What You'll Learn
- Techniques for grounding and feeling the floor during every tendu and dégagé
- How to maintain consistent core engagement and posture during slow fondu transitions
- The mechanics of generating power for grand battement through floor resistance
- Strategies for improving physical awareness and control in slow-motion combinations
About This Video
Welcome to a transformative training session at Broche Ballet designed to challenge your stamina and sharpen your mental focus. In this 'Super Slow Barre' class, we strip away the speed to reveal the intricacies of movement quality. Slow combinations are often more demanding than fast ones because they require constant muscular engagement and unwavering balance.
Throughout this thirty-five-minute session, we explore the depth of every movement, starting with deliberate exercises that emphasize the importance of feeling the floor. By slowing down the tempo, you have the space to check your alignment and ensure your core is fully engaged before progressing. You will work through essential patterns including tendu and fondu, where the instructor provides detailed feedback on maintaining turnout and proper weight distribution.
As the class moves into grand battement, the focus shifts to the explosive power generated from a grounded foundation. You will learn the specific technique of pushing down into the floor with the supporting foot to create a dynamic upward movement, all while maintaining a quiet, stable upper body. This class is not just about physical execution; it is about developing the physical awareness necessary to transition smoothly between steps without losing form.
Whether you are looking to fix a specific technical habit or simply want to build a stronger foundation, these slow-motion exercises are the key to unlocking higher-level ballet skills. Join us at Broche Ballet to experience how slowing down your practice can lead to faster progress in your dance journey. By the end of this class, you will have a deeper understanding of how to use your muscles effectively, ensuring every movement is performed with intention and grace.
