What You'll Learn
- Techniques for picking up fast-paced ballet choreography with precision and speed.
- Proper execution of développé and fondu at a quicker tempo while maintaining alignment.
- Strategies for maintaining balance and core stability during soutenu and sous-sus transitions.
- Correct grounding techniques for cambré and port de bras during active combinations.
- Efficient transitions between barre movements to build stamina and muscle memory.
About This Video
Looking for a way to fit a high-quality ballet practice into a busy schedule? Our Express Barre class at Broche Ballet is designed for dancers who need to stay sharp, strong, and responsive. In just under 30 minutes, this session provides a comprehensive and fast-paced workout that emphasizes both technical precision and the ability to pick up choreography quickly.
This class moves efficiently through essential exercises, including plié, tendu, and dégagé. By increasing the tempo, we challenge your muscle memory and cognitive agility, helping you transition between positions with greater ease. A significant focus of this session is on maintaining proper alignment while working at a brisker pace.
You will refine your développé technique by ensuring the standing knee remains open and stable, and you will work on grounding through your spine during movements like cambré back. In addition to standard barre work, the instructor introduces complex balance challenges to test your stability. Exercises like sous-sus and soutenu are integrated to improve your center of gravity, even when combinations feel more complex.
These intentional shifts in focus help dancers maintain control during unpredictable movements or faster sequences. The session also covers fondu and rond de jambe, emphasizing the melting quality of the movement even when the music picks up. By the end of this 25-minute class, you will have engaged your core, improved your coordination, and refined your musicality.
We conclude with a brief stretching segment to ensure your muscles are long, lean, and recovered. Whether you are prepping for a performance or simply want a vigorous daily practice, this Express Barre offers the perfect blend of intensity and artistry.
