What You'll Learn
- How to use the speed and resistance of your relevé to generate more power for jumps.
- The role of upper body muscle tone and arm positioning in stabilizing turns.
- Proper timing and execution for complex sequences involving plié, passé, and envelopé.
- Techniques for maintaining a strong, engaged core to improve overall balance and control.
- Refining the 'enveloping' movement to prepare the body for center floor work.
About This Video
Elevate your technical prowess with this intensive 50-minute Power Barre session at Broche Ballet, specifically designed to bridge the gap between foundational barre work and explosive center movements. If you have been looking to improve the stability of your pirouettes or the elevation of your petit allegro, this class focuses on the critical elements of power, speed, and upper body control. This is more than just a standard warm-up; it is a specialized training session aimed at developing the muscular memory and timing required for high-level execution.
Throughout this practice, our instructor guides you through a series of demanding exercises emphasizing movements like the plié and relevé. We focus specifically on the speed of the rise and the controlled resistance of the descent, mimicking the physical demands of jumping. A core theme of this class is the importance of the upper body. You will learn how to maintain a strong, 'attached' feeling in the arms through intentional port de bras and muscle tone. As we work through complex sequences, you will discover how your arms act as stabilizers for the rest of your body, providing the necessary support for successful rotations and landings.
The class also dives into the mechanics of the passé and envelopé. By focusing on the 'enveloping' action and maintaining a rock-solid core, you will build the strength needed to hold your position mid-air or mid-turn. We place a heavy emphasis on timing—utilizing counts like the double-up one-two—to challenge your coordination and sharpen your reflexes. By the end of this Broche Ballet session, you will have a deeper understanding of how to engage your entire frame to support dynamic movements. Whether you are working toward your first clean double pirouette or seeking more height in your jumps, this Power Barre provides the essential tools to reach your goals.
