Double Barre: Streamlined Ballet Practice for Stamina and Technique

Welcome to Broche Ballet’s Double Barre session, a specialized practice-focused class designed for dancers who want to spend less time listening and more time moving. This 37-minute workout emphasizes high-repetition combinations to build the physical stamina and muscle memory required for advanced performance. By streamlining instructions and focusing on flow, this class allows you to stay in the zone, making it an ideal choice for your daily technical maintenance and conditioning.

The session begins with a rigorous focus on foundational barre work. You will move through sequences of plié and tendu, where the emphasis remains on using the floor to create resistance and stability. The instructor provides brief, impactful cues on core engagement and shoulder placement, ensuring your alignment remains impeccable even as the repetitions increase.

This methodical approach helps in refining the power of the legs and establishing a solid center of gravity. As the class progresses, we delve into more complex movements including fondu, développé, and enveloppé. Special attention is given to the fondu exercise, not just as a standalone movement, but as a crucial tool for practicing the controlled landings necessary for large sauté jumps.

You will also work on your arabesque and passé positions, learning how to keep the knee back and the hips level. The instructor encourages a sense of calm throughout these challenging sequences, teaching you how to maintain fluid motion and steady breathing during intense physical exertion. Whether you are working on your battement height or your stability in relevé, this Double Barre class provides the structured repetition needed to see real progress.

By focusing on the connection between alignment and movement, you will walk away with improved precision and a deeper understanding of how to use your body efficiently. Elevate your practice with this streamlined, dance-heavy workout.