What You'll Learn
- The "thinking down" technique to improve core stability and balance
- Efficient barre sequences including grand pliés, tendus, and grand battements
- How to initiate transitions and turns through precise brushing movements
- Developing the origin and flow of a développez from the center of the body
- Strategies for maintaining technical focus during a fast-paced workout
About This Video
Looking to fit a full ballet workout into a busy schedule? Our Speed Barre class, led by instructor Julie, is designed for dancers who want a challenging, efficient session in just 35 minutes. At Broche Ballet, we understand that sometimes you want to move more and talk less.
This class features simple yet effective combinations with minimal explanation, allowing you to focus entirely on your physical execution and breath. " Julie emphasizes the importance of pushing through the heels and engaging the core from the very first grand plié. By focusing on your downward connection to the floor, you create a stable foundation that allows for greater height and lightness in your upper body.
You will progress through a traditional barre sequence, including intensive tendus and grand battements, all designed to prepare your legs for more complex movements. Throughout the class, you will explore the nuance of brushing movements, which are essential for initiating clean turns and smooth transitions. You will also work on développez, learning how to originate the movement from deep within the body to create a more dramatic and controlled line.
Even in a fast-paced format, the focus remains on proper alignment and professional dance technique. Whether you are practicing in a home studio or using a portable barre, this class provides the conditioning and stretching necessary to maintain your ballet form. The sequence concludes with an arabesque combination that challenges your balance and forces you to apply the "thinking down" principle under pressure.
Join us for this high-energy practice and refine your technique with the Broche Ballet community. It is the perfect way to maintain your dance conditioning when time is of the essence. Focus on the floor, engage your center, and feel the difference that intentional downward energy makes in your daily practice.
