What You'll Learn
- Techniques for explosive power in jumps through targeted plié and relevé work.
- Improving turn precision by mastering core engagement and upper body alignment.
- Enhancing speed and footwork through high-tempo foot articulation exercises.
- Strengthening extensions with controlled développé and grand battement sequences.
About This Video
Elevate your technique and build the explosive strength necessary for center work with this comprehensive Power Barre session from Broche Ballet. This 48-minute class is specifically designed to bridge the gap between stationary barre exercises and the dynamic, high-energy demands of jumps and turns. Whether you are working toward more stable pirouettes or more powerful grand allegro, this workout provides the conditioning required to excel.
Throughout this session, we focus on four key pillars: power, speed, precision, and upper-body integration. The routine begins with a thorough warm-up to prepare the joints and muscles, quickly transitioning into high-intensity sequences. You will engage in rigorous plié and relevé sets designed to build the calf and intrinsic foot strength vital for pushing off the floor.
By practicing these movements on demi-pointe, you will develop the stability and floor-feel necessary for advanced footwork. As the class progresses, we dive into développé and enveloppé combinations that emphasize control and core engagement. These exercises are not just about height; they are about the mechanics of how the leg moves through space, ensuring that your extensions are as graceful as they are strong.
We also incorporate fast-tempo sequences to sharpen your speed, training the nervous system to react quickly—a must for petit allegro. A unique aspect of this Power Barre is the emphasis on the upper body. Often, dancers focus solely on the legs, but turns and jumps require a coordinated effort from the back, arms, and head.
You will learn how to maintain a calm, strong upper body while the lower body performs complex tasks. The class concludes with grand battement to test your functional flexibility and a cooling stretch to aid recovery. Join Broche Ballet for this challenging practice and transform your foundation into true athletic power.
