What You'll Learn
- How to use fondu for powerful take-offs and safe landing mechanics
- The awesome blade technique for height in jumps and grand battements
- Improving leg coordination and upper body stability for better turns
- Mastery of the brush and enveloppé movements for dynamic center work
About This Video
Welcome to this specialized Power Barre session at Broche Ballet, where we dive into extra spicy exercises specifically designed to enhance your jumps and turns. This 52-minute comprehensive practice is not your average barre; it is an athletic conditioning session aimed at building the explosive strength and refined control needed for center work. We begin with a focus on the fondu.
As a fundamental movement, the fondu is the engine behind every successful jump and the cushion for every safe landing. You will learn to command your legs, ensuring the knee tracks over the toes to protect your joints while generating maximum power. Next, we explore the precision of the tendu and dégagé.
These are not just foot exercises; they are the preparation for the brushing action required in grand battement and grand allegro. By mastering the movement from the floor to the air, often referred to as the awesome blade effect, you will gain the speed and height necessary for impressive leaps. The class also emphasizes upper body stability.
Maintaining a strong, quiet torso while the legs work at high intensity is the secret to successful turns and complex sequences. We incorporate movements like enveloppé and passé to sharpen your coordination and timing. Throughout the session, your Broche Ballet instructor provides detailed feedback on alignment and timing.
We move beyond the basics into center-style exercises performed at the barre, challenging your balance and forcing you to be in total command of your body. The transition from barre to center is where many dancers struggle, and this class bridges that gap by applying power principles to traditional steps. We analyze the mechanics of the grand battement, focusing on the dynamic lift and controlled return.
You will also practice the enveloppé, a crucial movement for gathering energy and finding your center. By the end of this session, you will have a better understanding of how to use your floor pressure to propel yourself into the air and how to use your plié and fondu to land with grace and safety. This Power Barre is an essential addition to your weekly routine if you want to see measurable improvement in your jumps and turns through dedicated practice and repetition.
