What You'll Learn
- Techniques for maintaining leg height and control during rapid enveloppé and développé movements
- How to stabilize the 'standing armpit' and engage triceps for better balance in passé
- Developing fluid arm coordination and upper body stability during fast-paced fondu sequences
- Improving cardiovascular stamina and muscle memory through continuous ballet transitions
About This Video
Welcome to a high-energy session designed for the dancer who wants to keep moving. Broche Ballet’s Speed Barre is a unique class format that prioritizes flow and aerobic engagement over lengthy explanations. In this 35-minute session, we dive straight into the work, challenging your muscle memory and cardiovascular endurance through a comprehensive series of barre exercises. This is the perfect practice for intermediate to advanced students who have mastered the basics and are ready to test their technique at a quicker tempo.
Throughout the class, we focus on maintaining the integrity of every movement, even as the pace increases. You will work through essential sequences including complex fondu combinations and precise passé work. A major focus of this session is the enveloppé; we emphasize keeping the working leg at a consistent height and preventing the foot from dipping as it leaves the calf. This attention to detail ensures that you are building functional strength and proper alignment while working up a sweat.
Stability is a core theme in this Speed Barre practice. We explore the 'standing armpit' concept, encouraging you to maintain power in the tricep and stability in the upper body during one-legged movements like passé and relevé. By keeping the torso quiet and the supporting side strong, you can achieve a more controlled and elegant grande arabesque. We also address common pitfalls, such as the tendency to lean away from the working leg during grand battement or losing knee support during side movements. This class isn't just about speed—it's about the precision and control required to dance beautifully at any tempo. Join us at the barre and experience how a continuous flow can transform your ballet technique and physical fitness.
