What You'll Learn
- Proper alignment and posture control through rapid-fire exercises
- How to execute sharp, dynamic grand battement movements with precision
- Core engagement techniques for improved stability in attitude and arabesque
- Fluid port de bras and arm control while maintaining quick leg movements
- Essential extensions and foot placement strategies for a clean ballet line
About This Video
Finding the time for a full ballet class can be a challenge in a busy schedule. That is why Speed Barre with Julie at Broche Ballet is the perfect solution for dancers who need an efficient, high-energy workout. This 35-minute session is designed to guide you through a complete barre routine with minimal downtime.
By focusing on simple combinations, we prioritize movement and flow over lengthy explanations, allowing you to stay in your body and maintain your heart rate. The class begins with essential grounding exercises, focusing heavily on your plié and foot articulation. As we move through the sequence, we emphasize the importance of posture control and core engagement.
Keeping your center strong is the key to mastering transitions between positions like coup de pied, passé, and coupé. These movements require precision, and at this pace, you will learn to find your alignment instinctively, building the muscle memory necessary for more advanced center work. One of the highlights of this session is the focus on grand battement.
You will learn how to execute these powerful kicks with a quick, direct energy—literally tossing the leg out while maintaining a rock-solid supporting side. This helps develop the explosive power needed for grand allegro. Alongside the leg work, we pay close attention to the port de bras and arm carriage.
Keeping the elbows lifted and the arms engaged in an allongé line ensures that your upper body remains expressive and controlled, regardless of the speed of your feet. Balance and stability are further challenged through extension exercises, including attitude and arabesque. These positions require a deep connection to your back muscles and a focused breath.
Julie provides continuous feedback on foot placement and positioning, helping you refine your technique even in a shortened timeframe. Whether you are a seasoned dancer or a dedicated student looking to squeeze in extra practice, this Speed Barre class at Broche Ballet offers the perfect blend of technique, sweat, and artistry. Take a deep breath, find your focus, and get ready to move through a full barre in just 35 minutes.
