What You'll Learn
- Techniques for executing sharp double frappés with precision and speed
- How to improve the speed and clarity of your petit battements
- Essential stretches for calves and hip flexors to enhance dancer flexibility
- Maintaining proper alignment and turnout during rapid-fire footwork
- Developing the control needed for complex intermediate ballet combinations
About This Video
Take your footwork to the next level with this comprehensive 32-minute practice session from Broche Ballet. Specifically designed for "Beyond Beginner" and intermediate students, this class dives deep into the intricate world of intermediate ballet frappé combinations. The core of the lesson focuses on the precision required for frappés and double frappés.
Unlike beginner exercises, these combinations demand rapid-fire movement and sharp accents. You will work on striking the floor with intent while maintaining a stable standing leg and perfect turnout. Our instructor provides detailed guidance on how to manage the tempo, ensuring that speed never comes at the expense of proper technique.
Beyond the barre, we explore the agility needed for petit battements. This class emphasizes the "small beats" that define intermediate-level artistry, helping you develop the muscle memory necessary for faster, more complex choreography. To balance the intense footwork, the session includes targeted stretches for the calves, hamstrings, and hip flexors.
Using a mix of traditional ballet stretches and Pilates-inspired movements, you will learn how to maintain dancer health and improve overall flexibility. We also touch upon the alignment needed to transition from barre work to larger movements like grand jetés. Throughout the class, you will be reminded of the importance of the plié—the foundation of every movement—and the relevé to build ankle strength.
Whether you are struggling with the tempo or looking to polish your double frappé technique, this class offers the repetition and expert feedback needed for mastery. Join the Broche Ballet community and transform your practice. Remember, the key to mastering these complex steps is consistency.
We encourage you to return to this video often to build the strength and control required for professional-level precision.
