What You'll Learn
- The essential timing for successful turns and powerful jump take-offs
- Safe landing techniques using coordinated footwork and deep fondus
- How to use the barre to support upper body alignment during complex movements
- Building stamina through repetitive, high-intensity barre combinations
About This Video
In this comprehensive 52-minute Power Barre class, Broche Ballet invites you to focus on the explosive energy and technical precision required for dynamic jumps and turns. While the barre is often seen as a place for slow, controlled movements, this session utilizes the support of the barre to prepare the body for the high-impact demands of center work. We dive deep into exercises that build the foundational strength, stamina, and upper body stability necessary for every dancer's repertoire.
The class emphasizes the critical role of timing and alignment. You will work through series of fondus and relevés designed to improve your core engagement and upward lift—that essential 'zip' that facilitates height in jumps and stability in rotations. The instructor provides detailed breakdowns of the brush step, showing how to effectively use the floor to generate power. We also cover the grand battement, ensuring your working leg is placed precisely à la seconde or to the front with the speed required for grand allegro.
One of the highlights of this lesson is the specific focus on landing techniques. Learning how to lift the landing foot while simultaneously executing a deep plié or fondu is essential for injury prevention and grace. By angling the body correctly toward the barre, students can experiment with turn mechanics, such as the timing of the whip and the placement of the passé, in a controlled environment. Whether you are looking to sharpen your pirouette preparations or gain more height in your sautés, this class offers the technical corrections and stamina-building routines you need to succeed.
