What You'll Learn
- Execute quick tendu and fondu combinations at a brisk, zippy tempo
- Improve spinal alignment and posture in sous-sus and arabesque positions
- Master efficient weight transfers and transitions between sides at the barre
- Refine plié control and precision while maintaining a faster pace
- Techniques for lifting the spine and maintaining core engagement during movement
About This Video
Welcome to Broche Ballet’s Express Barre, an abbreviated and high-energy class designed to sharpen your technique in just over 25 minutes. If you are looking for a practice that challenges your speed and precision without the slow pace of a traditional adagio, this zippy session is perfect for you. In this class, we move quickly from one side of the barre to the other, demanding mental focus and physical readiness from the very first exercise.
This abbreviated format ensures you get a full-body engagement in a fraction of the time, making it ideal for busy dancers who need to maintain their technical foundation. Throughout this session, you will engage in a variety of movements designed to build strength and agility. We start with focused plié work, emphasizing control and precision even as the tempo picks up.
You will then transition into sharp tendu and dégagé combinations, focusing on the brush of the floor to create clean, articulated lines. As we move into more complex movements like fondu and développé, the emphasis remains on maintaining a lifted spine and proper alignment. One of the key technical takeaways from this Express Barre is the importance of staying calm and still during transitions, particularly when finding your balance in a sous-sus or arabesque.
The instructor provides constant feedback on how to lift the spine and maintain its length, ensuring that even during fast-paced sequences, your posture remains regal and correct. You will also work on your demi-pointe stability and learn how to execute pivots and weight transfers with grace. This class is not just about the physical workout; it is about mental agility.
By moving right from one side to the other, you train your brain to recall combinations quickly and stay present in the movement. Whether you are fitting a workout into a busy schedule or using this as a thorough warm-up for center work, this abbreviated barre provides the intensity needed for intermediate to advanced dancers to thrive.
