What You'll Learn
- Strategies for maintaining hip alignment and release during complex leg movements
- Techniques to improve core stability and balance throughout nonstop combinations
- Precise execution of ronds de jambe, fondu, and battements en croix
- How to transition smoothly between positions like développé and attitude
About This Video
Welcome to Broche Ballet’s Express Barre, a dynamic and efficient 25-minute session designed for dancers who need a high-impact workout in a short amount of time. This class is part of our Express Extreme Minutes series, focusing on continuous movement to build stamina while refining the essential mechanics of classical ballet technique. We understand that finding time for a full-length class can be difficult, so we have distilled the most vital elements of the barre into a single, high-energy session.
In this session, we dive straight into a comprehensive sequence of exercises, starting with the fundamental foundations of posture and alignment. You will work through a series of tendus and dégagés to warm up the feet, followed by complex combinations of ronds de jambe and battements en croix. Our instructor emphasizes the importance of hip placement and release, ensuring that every movement—from a simple fondu to a challenging grand rond de jambe—is executed with proper turn-out and stability.
A key focus of this class is the integration of core strength with fluid movement. As we progress into développé and attitude swings, you will learn how to maintain balance and control even during rapid transitions. The jam-packed nature of the class means fewer breaks, encouraging you to find your center quickly and hold your focus throughout the entire 25-minute duration.
Whether you are preparing for a performance or simply looking to maintain your technique during a busy week, this class provides the rigor needed to keep your muscles engaged and your technique sharp. We explore the nuances of arabesque and the precision required for quick weight shifts, helping you master the art of controlled movement. Join Broche Ballet for this intensive practice and experience how much you can achieve in under half an hour.
