What You'll Learn
- How to use foot-to-floor engagement to generate power for grands battements and extensions
- Techniques for the standing hip lift to create a sense of weightlessness and stability
- The role of mental imagery, such as 'hot air balloons,' to improve balance in relevé and arabesque
- Strategies for maintaining core stability and alignment during fast-paced barre sequences
- How to transition energy from the feet through the body for fluid, autonomous movement
About This Video
Welcome to Speed Barre at Broche Ballet, a dynamic 35-minute session designed to sharpen your technique and boost your energy. Led by Julie, this class is perfect for dancers who want a full, efficient workout without sacrificing technical precision. In this session, we dive deep into the concept of energy transmission, exploring how power originates in the foot and travels through the body to create effortless, expansive movement.
Throughout the class, we revisit fundamental exercises like plié, tendu, and fondu, but with a specific focus on the mechanics of the foot. You will learn to use the floor as a springboard, finding the 'big circle of energy' required for powerful grands battements and fluid promenades. By paying close attention to the foot's engagement, you’ll discover how to make even the most demanding combinations look autonomous and graceful.
One of the key themes of this Speed Barre is the standing hip lift. Julie introduces the imagery of a hot air balloon to help you visualize weightlessness. By lifting out of the standing hip, even by a mere quarter inch, you create space for the working leg to move freely, improving your balance in arabesque and stability during relevé.
This subtle shift in focus can transform your alignment, making your center work feel lighter and more controlled. Despite the faster pace and shorter explanations, this class covers a comprehensive range of movements, including développé and pas de bourrée. It is an excellent practice for intermediate to advanced dancers who wish to maintain their strength and ballet brain on busy days.
Join us at Broche Ballet to refine your footwork, harness your internal power, and experience the transformative effect of intentional energy in every step.
