What You'll Learn
- Master the coordination between plié and relevé for better balance
- Learn to use floor friction to increase power and height in your grand battement
- Improve musicality and foot speed with a challenging and rewarding speed barre
- Refine your fondu technique to build essential leg strength and control
- Enhance overall posture and core engagement throughout the entire barre sequence
About This Video
Welcome to this comprehensive 44-minute ballet barre class designed for dancers of all levels. At Broche Ballet, we believe in the power of a strong foundation, and this session focuses specifically on refining your core technique while keeping the movements engaging and fun. Throughout the class, our instructor leads you through a series of essential barre exercises, starting with a fundamental plié and relevé sequence to establish proper alignment and posture from the very beginning.
You will explore the concept of the floor as a runway for your legs, learning how to slide and release with intention to generate both power and control in your movements. This is particularly useful when transitioning into more dynamic exercises like the grand battement. We emphasize building friction on the floor to assist with leg height and stability.
The class also delves into the nuance of the fondu, focusing on that melting quality that builds significant leg strength. As the session progresses, you will be challenged with a speed barre routine. This segment is designed to improve your footwork articulation and musicality.
Speaking of music, we highlight why timing is crucial; practicing these movements in sync with the rhythm helps develop the coordination necessary for center work. You will also work on your passé and relevé positions, ensuring your hips remain level and your turnout is engaged throughout. To wrap up the intensive work, the class includes fluid movements to help stretch and find breath within the exercise.
Whether you are a beginner looking to understand the basics or an experienced dancer wanting to polish your form, this all-level barre offers the perfect blend of technical rigor and artistic enjoyment.
