What You'll Learn
- Improve ankle and Achilles flexibility through deep demi-plié and tendu patterns.
- Develop a rock-solid standing leg by mastering shoulder anchoring and heel turnout.
- Execute faster, cleaner petit battement using the 'accent in' technique.
- Translate grand battement power directly into jump preparation and speed.
- Maintain control and balance during complex weight shifts on demi-pointe.
About This Video
Take your technique to the next level with our 42-minute Power Barre class at Broche Ballet. Designed specifically for dancers who want to bridge the gap between foundational exercises and the explosive power needed for jumps and turns, this session focuses on the intersection of strength and precision. Throughout this comprehensive ballet class, we dive deep into the mechanics of demi-pointe stability, ensuring your standing leg remains an unwavering pillar of support.
One of the primary focuses of this Power Barre is the development of the 'accent in' feeling during petit battement, a crucial skill for achieving speed without sacrificing control. We also explore complex fondu and piqué combinations that challenge your balance and weight placement. By anchoring the shoulders and maintaining a consistent turnout in the standing heel, you will learn how to prevent the common wobbling that often occurs during fast transitions or high relevé.
Flexibility is just as important as strength. This class incorporates specific tendu patterns into fourth position and deep demi-plié exercises aimed at increasing the range of motion in the ankle and Achilles. These movements are essential for creating the 'spring' needed for allegro work.
Furthermore, our grand battement variations are designed to simulate the mechanics of a sauté, teaching you to differentiate between a slow-swing and a quick-brush technique. Whether you are working through a rond de jambe, a sus-sous, or a complex développé to second, the emphasis remains on sustained stamina and technical excellence. By incorporating cambré transitions and mindful port de bras, you will develop a more cohesive and professional silhouette.
Join Broche Ballet for this high-energy Power Barre and transform your technical foundation into a source of true athletic power.
