What You'll Learn
- How to generate power and speed through floor friction in relevé and tendu.
- Proper alignment techniques to maintain consistent height during plié transitions.
- Core engagement strategies for stable grand battements and high leg extensions.
- Dynamic coordination for the Power Barre sequence to improve jump preparation.
- Refining the transition from demi-pointe to plié to maintain balance for turns.
About This Video
Elevate your ballet technique with our comprehensive 46-minute Power Barre class at Broche Ballet. This session is specifically designed for intermediate to advanced dancers who want to bridge the gap between foundational barre work and explosive center combinations. If you have ever felt like your jumps lack height or your turns lack stability, the secret often lies in how you utilize the floor during your preparatory exercises.
In this class, we delve deep into the mechanics of power. We begin by exploring the concept of floor friction. In movements like tendu and dégagé, the resistance you create against the floor is the very energy that translates into speed and height later in the class.
Our instructor guides you through a series of exercises focusing on plié and relevé, teaching you how to maintain consistent alignment. You will learn the crucial skill of keeping your foot at a steady height during transitions, ensuring that your weight remains centered and ready for action. We also place a heavy emphasis on core engagement during grand battement and développé.
To achieve a high, controlled leg extension without compromising your posture, your core must act as your anchor. We provide specific corrections on how to lift the leg in relation to the torso while pushing the hips down, preventing the common mistake of hiking the hip. This focus on precision ensures that every movement is both powerful and aesthetically correct.
Throughout the Power Barre sequence, you will practice combinations that challenge your coordination and stamina. We cover fondu for strength, passé for pirouette preparation, and various brushing movements that require a smooth yet forceful transition. By the end of this session, you will feel more grounded, more aligned, and better prepared to take on the challenges of jumps and turns in the center.
Join us at Broche Ballet and discover the power within your technique.
