What You'll Learn
- Develop center-floor stability by performing traditionally supported barre exercises like pliés and grand battements without physical support.
- Master the coordination of dynamic phrasing by practicing combinations that require 'fast feet' while maintaining 'slow, lyrical arms'.
- Enhance balance and turning mechanics through complex turning fondu sequences and relevé turns.
- Improve professional artistry by incorporating specific épaulement and hand tracking to stabilize the body during shifts.
- Strengthen lower body execution by focusing on driving the heels down after grand pliés and flicking the toes during tombé movements.
About This Video
Take your training to the next level with Broche Ballet’s Spicy Advanced Center Barre. This intensive 39-minute session is specifically designed for the advanced dancer who is ready to step away from the support of the barre and test their ultimate stability, balance, and core strength. By performing traditional barre exercises in the center of the room, you will quickly identify alignment nuances and build the functional strength necessary for professional-grade performance.
The class begins with challenging sequences of demi and grand plié combined with relevé, requiring immediate core engagement and precise weight distribution. As we progress into complex tendu and piqué patterns, the focus shifts to the dynamic phrasing often required in professional choreography. You will practice the 'fast feet, slow arms' technique, which is essential for maintaining a lyrical upper body while executing rapid, sharp lower-body movements.
A significant portion of this class is dedicated to fondu and rond de jambe sequences. We introduce turning fondu exercises that emphasize shoulder placement and knee drive to maintain balance during rotations. To further enhance your artistry, we emphasize the use of épaulement throughout the workout.
Correct head tracking and hand placement are not just stylistic choices; they are functional tools used to stabilize the body during weight shifts and turns. Technical precision is at the forefront of the final segments, featuring grand battement performed in sous-sus or on demi-pointe. We focus on the minute details that make a difference: pushing the back heel forward for maximum turnout and driving the heels firmly into the floor during transitions like the tombé.
By the end of this session, you will have a deeper understanding of your center and the coordination required for complex center work. Whether you are preparing for a performance or simply looking to refine your technique, this Advanced Center Barre class provides the rigorous training environment needed to excel in your ballet journey.
