What You'll Learn
- Mastering rapid transitions between complex patterns like fondu and tendu.
- Techniques for maintaining length and extension during high-tempo combinations.
- Utilizing attitude swings and développés to create dynamic movement flow.
- Developing muscle memory and stamina through continuous, fast-paced barre work.
- Refining alignment and posture while preparing for pirouettes and turns.
About This Video
Welcome to Speed Barre at Broche Ballet, a session designed specifically for dancers who want to spend less time on explanations and more time in motion. This class is an intensive barre practice that prioritizes flow, movement quality, and the seamless connection between classic exercises. By increasing the tempo and reducing the gaps between combinations, you will challenge your cardiovascular stamina while refining your technical execution in a way that mimics the demands of center work and choreography.
Throughout this session, we dive deep into the foundations of ballet technique including plié, tendu, and dégagé. However, the true challenge lies in the more complex sequences. You will work through intricate fondu patterns, emphasizing the importance of keeping a stretched supporting leg to better navigate quick directional changes.
We also explore the grace and power of the grand battement and the fluid transitions provided by attitude swings and développés. One of the core focuses of this Speed Barre class is maintaining expansion. As combinations become more complex or the tempo increases, there is a natural tendency for dancers to "shrink" or become cautious.
Our instruction encourages you to reach further and keep your body extended, even when the steps feel unfamiliar. This mindset not only improves your aesthetic line in arabesque and other positions but also helps you find your center for finishing movements like the pirouette. Whether you are looking to sharpen your muscle memory or simply want a vigorous workout that feels like real dancing, this session offers a professional, encouraging environment to push your limits.
Focus on the moment, trust your training, and enjoy the rhythm of a continuous ballet barre.
