What You'll Learn
- Master the mechanics of piqué plié to improve stability in turns.
- Simulate cabriole landings at the barre for safer, more powerful jumps.
- Enhance upper body engagement and arm strength for better lift and control.
- Coordinate timing and musicality across grand battement and adagio sequences.
- Develop a stronger core and better alignment for center-work transitions.
About This Video
In this 51-minute Power Barre class from Broche Ballet, we dive deep into the mechanics of explosive movement and refined control. Designed for dancers looking to add spice and precision to their allegro and pirouettes, this session balances high-energy exercises with a Beautifully Challenging Adagio. The class focuses on building the functional strength required for grand battements, cabrioles, and complex beats.
You will learn how to use the barre not just for support, but as a tool to simulate the physics of center work. A key highlight is the focus on piqué plié movements, where the instructor emphasizes keeping the arm strong in the armpit to maintain upper body integrity during weight shifts. This stability is crucial for successful turns and jumps.
We also explore the relationship between the floor and the air. By practicing piqué pliés with specific timing, you will learn to simulate the landing mechanics of a cabriole before you ever leave the ground. This pre-hab approach ensures that your landings are safe, silent, and controlled.
The lesson also covers the importance of turnout and core engagement during grand battement à la seconde, ensuring your legs have the height and power needed for grand allegro. Throughout the session, you'll receive detailed guidance on coordination. We practice movements in multiple directions—front, side, and back—to improve overall spatial awareness and timing.
Whether you are working on the speed of your dégagé or the sustained control of a fondu, this class provides the technical foundation needed to excel in the center. Join us at Broche Ballet to transform your barre work into powerful, stage-ready performance.
