What You'll Learn
- Execute a full range of barre exercises from plié to grand battement in a condensed 35-minute format.
- Improve control and precision during slow adagio and développé movements to build functional strength.
- Refine rond de jambe technique with a focus on hip rotation and maintaining long, controlled lines.
- Maintain proper spinal alignment and core engagement in challenging positions like arabesque and relevé.
About This Video
Maximize your training time with this efficient 35-minute Speed Barre session from Broche Ballet. Designed for dancers who want a complete workout without the long pauses, this class moves briskly through the traditional ballet progression. Julie leads you through a sequence that prioritizes fluid transitions and technical consistency, making it an ideal choice for a daily maintenance routine or a vigorous warm-up.
The session begins with foundational plié and tendu exercises. Here, the focus is on establishing a strong connection with the floor and ensuring your weight is evenly distributed. You will be reminded to press your knees back over your toes, a vital correction for maintaining turnout and protecting the joints during deeper movements.
As the tempo picks up, we transition into dégagé and battement work, building the foot strength necessary for more complex movements later in the class. One of the highlights of this Speed Barre is the dedicated focus on rond de jambe and adagio. Even in a fast-paced format, Julie emphasizes that slow, deliberate movements in the adagio section are essential for building the control and precision required for développé and high extensions.
You will work on maintaining a long, controlled line throughout your arabesque, ensuring your spine stays engaged and your posture remains upright. To round out the workout, the class moves into grand battement. This explosive finale tests your ability to maintain core stability while executing large, powerful movements.
Throughout the entire 35 minutes, you are encouraged to use your breath to manage your energy levels, ensuring that you have the stamina to finish strong. This Speed Barre is more than just a quick workout; it is a lesson in focus and discipline. By minimizing the time spent explaining combinations, you are challenged to think on your feet and refine your muscle memory.
If you are looking to stay fit, flexible, and technically sharp, this Broche Ballet practice is the perfect addition to your training schedule.
