What You'll Learn
- Master the mechanics of grand rond de jambe with focus on the heel and knee alignment.
- Improve foot articulation in fondu through specific joint-by-joint movement.
- Develop explosive energy in relevé and sus-sous by utilizing floor pressure.
- Maintain proper alignment and stability of the standing leg during fast-paced sequences.
About This Video
Welcome to Speed Barre at Broche Ballet, a dynamic 35-minute session designed for dancers who want to keep their technique sharp without spending a full hour at the barre. Led by Julie, this session is perfect for those days when you need a comprehensive warm-up and technical refinement in a condensed timeframe. While the combinations are designed to be relatively simple, the focus remains firmly on the nuances of classical ballet.
This class is an invitation to challenge your coordination and speed while maintaining the elegance and precision required for high-level dance. In this class, we dive deep into the mechanics of the standing leg, emphasizing its stability during fundamental movements like plié and relevé. You will explore the intricacies of the grand rond de jambe, learning how to keep the knee back while spiraling the heel forward to achieve maximum turnout and control.
We also tackle the fondu, focusing on meticulous foot articulation—picking the foot up from the floor joint by joint, starting with the heel and finishing with the toes. This level of detail ensures that even a fast-paced class builds the correct muscle memory. Speed doesn’t mean sacrificing quality; in fact, it requires even greater focus on your foundation.
Throughout the session, Julie emphasizes using the floor to create energy. Whether you are performing a battement with a relevé or transitioning into a sus-sous, the goal is to push through the floor to find lift and power. This energy is essential for more advanced movements, such as the fast développé required for a grand jeté.
By mastering the "push" at the barre, you prepare your body for the explosive movements found in center work. Other movements covered include the pas de basque, enveloppé, and passé, all integrated into a flow that minimizes explanation time to maximize your movement time. This Speed Barre format is an excellent way to test your muscle memory and improve your ability to pick up combinations quickly.
Join the Broche Ballet community and elevate your practice with this efficient, technique-driven workout that fits perfectly into a busy schedule.
