What You'll Learn
- Mastering the quick knee release in ballotté and piqué for increased speed and agility.
- Strengthening the lower body through intensive plié and grand battement sequences to power your jumps.
- Maintaining proper upper body alignment and core stability during complex adagio and allegro movements.
- Improving the precision and control of transitions between retiré, développé, and tombé.
About This Video
Elevate your technique with our Power Barre session at Broche Ballet, a comprehensive 48-minute class designed to transform your strength and agility. This holiday-themed workout, accompanied by festive Christmas music, focuses on the essential elements of a powerful ballet foundation: power, speed, precision, and upper body carriage. The core of this class is the plié.
As every dancer knows, a deep and functional plié is the springboard for every jump and the anchor for every turn. We push beyond basic repetitions to focus on how the plié supports dynamic movements like the ballotté. You will learn to execute a quick release of the knee, a vital skill for maintaining rhythm and speed during complex allegro sections.
Throughout the class, we emphasize the importance of proper alignment. Keeping the head level, shoulders relaxed, and the spine long is not just about aesthetics; it is about efficiency and injury prevention. We incorporate développé and enveloppé exercises to challenge your range of motion and hip stability.
The transition from retiré to adagio requires a strong core, which we cultivate through sustained balances and controlled extensions. As the energy builds, we move into more explosive movements. You will practice piqué techniques, focusing on the precision of the strike and the stability of the supporting leg.
The grand battement and cabriole sequences are designed to build the fast-twitch muscle fibers needed for grand jeté and other big jumps. We also work on sous-sus and tombé to ensure your transitions are as seamless as your poses. By the end of this Power Barre, you will have worked your entire body, from your toes to your fingertips.
This class is perfect for dancers who want to feel more grounded in their technique while gaining the explosive power necessary for the center. Join Broche Ballet for this festive yet rigorous session and take your jumps and turns to the next level.
