What You'll Learn
- Refine footwork precision with complex enveloppé and pas de cheval patterns.
- Strengthen core stability and upper body placement during quick dégagé and frappé sequences.
- Improve balance and poise in sustained relevé, susu, and attitude positions.
- Develop greater turnout and leg height through controlled fondu and grand battement work.
- Coordinate fluid port de bras transitions to ensure harmonious whole-body movement.
About This Video
Elevate your practice with this 48-minute Intermediate Ballet Barre, designed specifically for dancers who want to maximize their training. At Broche Ballet, we believe in the power of refined technique, and this session focuses on the subtle details that transform a good dancer into a great one. This class provides a comprehensive workout that balances strength-building with artistic coordination.
The class begins with a thorough warm-up, utilizing demi-plié, grand plié, and relevé to activate the muscles and establish a strong connection to the floor. As the session progresses, we move into detailed tendu and dégagé sequences that challenge your speed and precision. A key highlight of this class is the inclusion of intricate footwork patterns, such as enveloppé and pas de cheval, which are essential for developing fluid and expressive leg movements.
Strength and stability are at the core of this workout. You will work through demanding fondu exercises and petit battement combinations that require a quiet, stable upper body. By focusing on core engagement, you’ll find better alignment and turnout throughout your hip rotation. The instructor provides helpful cues to ensure you are resisting the urge to lean or swing your torso during grand battement, allowing for maximum height and control.
Balance is another primary focus. Throughout the barre, you will be encouraged to find your center in susu and attitude positions. These moments of stillness are paired with fluid port de bras transitions, teaching you to move your arms harmoniously with your legs. This holistic approach ensures that your technique remains integrated and artistic, even during the most physically demanding exercises. Whether you are preparing for center work or simply looking to maintain your strength, this intermediate class offers the structure and challenge needed to progress. Join the Broche Ballet community and bring professional-level instruction into your home studio.
