What You'll Learn
- Mastering the timing of quick frappé sequences and sharp footwork
- Developing fluid port de bras and upper body coordination during barre
- Improving stability in relevé through complex fondu and arabesque combinations
- Executing pas de basque and cloche movements with precision and grace
- Applying technical barre skills to specific Sleeping Beauty repertoire
About This Video
Welcome to Broche Ballet’s Express Ballet Barre, a 25-minute intensive designed for dancers who want a high-impact workout in a condensed timeframe. This session is jam-packed with nonstop movements that challenge your stamina while honing the technical precision required for advanced classical dance. Whether you are preparing for a production or simply maintaining your routine, this class provides the essential structure to keep your technique sharp.
The class focuses on a comprehensive range of exercises, starting with fluid port de bras to warm up the upper body and coordinate breath with movement. From there, we transition into more complex work including fondu, ronds de jambe, and striking frappé sequences. The instructor provides detailed cues on weight distribution and musicality, ensuring that every movement is executed with intentionality.
Special attention is given to the pas de basque and cloche patterns, which require both agility and core stability to perform correctly. As you progress through the barre, the intensity increases with the addition of relevés during fondu and arabesque combinations. These additions are designed to build the necessary strength for center work and pointe work.
We also explore the enveloppé, focusing on the control of the working leg as it returns to the supporting leg. A unique element of this session is the inclusion of Sleeping Beauty inspired choreography, allowing you to apply your barre technique to iconic repertoire. By the end of this 25-minute practice, you will have worked through every major muscle group used in ballet.
The fast-paced nature of the Express Barre ensures that your heart rate stays elevated, providing a cardiovascular benefit alongside technical refinement. Broche Ballet is committed to helping adult dancers achieve their goals, and this class is the perfect tool for consistent improvement. Join us and take your ballet technique to the next level with this efficient, professional-grade barre.
