Double Barre: High-Repetition Ballet Combos for Stamina and Precision

Welcome to Broche Ballet’s Double Barre session, a specialized class designed for dancers who want to trade complex choreography for pure physical conditioning and technical refinement. If you find yourself overthinking movements during a standard class, this less instruction, more dancing format is the perfect way to build muscle memory through high-repetition sequences. During this 32-minute workout, we dive deep into the foundations of ballet technique.

The focus is on maintaining a stable core and quiet upper body while executing demanding series of pliés and tendus. By performing these movements on both sides with minimal breaks, you will challenge your cardiovascular stamina and leg strength simultaneously. A key technical focus of this class is the precision of your positions.

We emphasize the tight fifth position as the essential foundation for stability. You will learn to navigate transitions without swiveling the hips, ensuring that every movement from a fondu to a quick passé is executed with professional-level control. Special attention is given to the arabesque, where we strive for stillness in the shoulder blades and a long, energized line.

Throughout the class, we explore the mechanics of the fondu, ensuring the heel remains forward and the hip stays back for optimal turnout. We also work on the active stretch of the standing leg during plié movements, a crucial habit for jumping and turning later in your practice. Whether you are looking to break a sweat or simply want to sharpen your footwork, this Double Barre class provides the rigorous practice environment you need to level up your dancing.