What You'll Learn
- How to achieve a counterbalance effect in tendu to stabilize the body during fast sequences
- Techniques for executing powerful grand battements using a strong toe push for maximum extension
- Ways to integrate plié, passé, and pirouette movements into high-speed barre combinations
- Maintaining postural alignment and precision during challenging adagio and développé exercises
About This Video
Are you ready to pick up the pace? Welcome to Speed Barre at Broche Ballet, a 34-minute high-energy session designed for dancers who want less instruction and more dancing. This class is perfect for intermediate and advanced students who have mastered the basics and are ready to challenge their muscle memory, stamina, and technical precision.
Throughout this session, we dive deep into the mechanics of a fast-paced barre, where transitions are quick and focus is paramount. We begin with the fundamentals of tendu and plié, emphasizing the crucial counterbalance effect. By stretching the leg down to the floor and maintaining a strong connection to the ground, you will find a new level of stability that supports your center of gravity even as the tempo increases.
A significant portion of the class is dedicated to the power of the grand battement. You will learn how to use your toes to push off the floor, achieving maximum extension and height without losing your alignment. We do not just stop at standard repetitions; we will incorporate passé, plié, and even pirouette variations into our grand battement sequences.
This integration helps you bridge the gap between barre work and center combinations, teaching your body how to maintain control during explosive movements. In the adagio section, we focus on développé and cambré movements. Here, the challenge is maintaining control after high-speed exercises.
You will work on stretching the leg behind you while keeping your hips square and your upper body lifted. This balance of speed and control is what distinguishes a proficient dancer. Whether you are looking to break a sweat or refine your technical execution of relevé and pirouettes, this class provides the structure you need.
Join us at Broche Ballet and experience a barre that pushes your limits while keeping you grounded in the beautiful traditions of ballet technique.
