What You'll Learn
- How to execute a full ballet barre sequence in just 35 minutes with minimal transitions.
- Techniques for maintaining proper alignment and turnout during fast-paced combinations.
- Strengthening exercises for the feet and ankles using repetitive relevé and cou-de-pied work.
- Improved muscle memory and coordination through continuous, flow-based practice.
- Power and height in extensions through focused grand battement exercises.
About This Video
Welcome to Broche Ballet's Speed Barre, a high-energy 35-minute session designed for dancers who want to maximize their practice time without sacrificing technique. Led by Julie, this class is tailored for those who are ready to move. The "Speed Barre" format minimizes lengthy verbal breakdowns, focusing instead on the flow of movement and the development of muscle memory.
This makes it an ideal choice for the intermediate dancer or the confident beginner looking to challenge their pace. Throughout this intensive practice, we move through a comprehensive series of exercises starting at the barre. You will engage in precise plié and tendu sequences designed to warm up the joints and establish a strong connection with the floor.
As the tempo picks up, we transition into dégagé and grand battement, emphasizing power and control in the legs. One of the unique highlights of this particular session is the "Birthday grand battement" and relevé combinations, which add an element of celebration and high-intensity conditioning to the routine. The class places a heavy emphasis on footwork and proper alignment.
Julie guides you to feel the floor with your feet, ensuring every passé and relevé is executed with stability and grace. We also focus on the importance of breathing and relaxation; even in a fast-paced environment, releasing unnecessary tension in the upper body is crucial for maintaining a professional line. By engaging the core, glutes, and legs correctly, you will build the functional strength required for more complex center work.
Whether you are looking to squeeze a full barre into a busy schedule or seeking a vigorous way to improve your cardiovascular endurance within a ballet context, this Speed Barre delivers. Join the Broche Ballet community and experience a workout that balances the discipline of classical technique with the efficiency of modern fitness. Keep your movements crisp, your turnout active, and your focus sharp as we move together through this 35-minute challenge.
