What You'll Learn
- Navigate complex ballet combinations with minimal verbal guidance to improve cognitive agility.
- Maintain proper alignment in arabesque and balançoire at a brisk, challenging tempo.
- Refine the transition between fondu and battement movements for better fluidity.
- Develop stability and balance for center work through targeted relevé and sous-sus exercises.
- Improve pirouette preparation and turn mechanics within a condensed, efficient timeframe.
About This Video
In this 35-minute Speed Barre session, Julie takes you through a comprehensive ballet workout designed for those who want to maximize their practice time. This class is built on the philosophy that efficiency does not have to mean sacrificing form. By moving quickly through the traditional barre sequence—from plié to grand battement—you will sharpen your mental focus and physical coordination.
The 'tricky combos' featured in this class refer to the intricate patterns of footwork and weight transfers. You will engage in a series of tendu and rond de jambe exercises that demand quick thinking. As we progress into fondu and battement, the emphasis remains on the quality of the 'melt' and the sharpness of the extension.
One of the highlights of this session is the balançoire sequence, which challenges your core stability and ability to maintain a square pelvis while the leg swings through first position. Throughout the class, we pay special attention to the transition between movements. The way you move from a plié into a relevé or how you close a dégagé back into fifth position defines the professional look of your dancing.
Julie’s teaching style encourages you to stay calm and focused, even when the music picks up, allowing for a more fluid and artistic expression. Broche Ballet is dedicated to helping dancers find joy in movement, and this fast-paced class is no exception. We focus on maintaining a strong sous-sus and finding balance in relevé even as the combinations become more complex.
The inclusion of arabesque and attitude positions ensures a full range of motion for the hips and back. The class concludes with a focused look at pirouettes. Developing the strength and alignment at the barre is essential for successful turns in the center.
By practicing these skills in a condensed format, you will build the stamina and muscle memory required for longer repertoire. This session is perfect for the intermediate dancer who knows the 'what' and 'how' of ballet but wants to test their timing and rhythm in a high-energy environment.
