What You'll Learn
- Improve foot articulation and ankle flexibility through rapid demi-pointe work during the initial warm-up.
- Master stable relevé timing by utilizing the momentum of the working leg in piqué and dégagé movements.
- Enhance core stability and upper body control by isolating the ribs and upper spine during retiré and extension exercises.
- Develop faster weight transfers and hip mobility with high-tempo tendu and rond de jambe patterns.
- Bridge the gap between barre and center with pirouette rotations and sustained balances during grand battement sequences.
About This Video
Welcome to an intensive 37-minute Speed Barre session designed by Broche Ballet for the dancer who wants to dive straight into the flow of movement. This class is structured for efficiency, featuring less instruction and more dancing to help you maintain a high internal heat while refining your classical technique. By stripping away lengthy explanations, we focus on the rhythm and musicality that define advanced ballet practice.
Our journey begins with a focused warm-up designed to articulate the feet and ankles. You will work through demi-pointe positions to build the necessary strength for more complex allegro work later in the class. As we transition into tendu and dégagé combinations, the tempo increases significantly.
These exercises are meticulously crafted to challenge your weight transfers and hip opening, ensuring that your foundation is both stable and dynamic. A significant portion of this class is dedicated to upper body control and core stability. During the fondu and enveloppé sequences, the instructor emphasizes isolating the upper spine and ribs.
By mastering this isolation, particularly during retiré and développé extensions, you create the poise and balance required for professional-level center work. We also explore the momentum of the working leg in piqué movements, teaching you how to use that energy to find a perfectly timed and stable relevé. To bridge the gap between the horizontal stability of the barre and the dynamic nature of center work, this class incorporates pirouette rotations and sustained balances.
These elements are woven into grand battement sequences, pushing you to maintain your alignment even at the height of exertion. Whether you are looking to fit a full workout into a busy schedule or want to test your stamina, this Speed Barre class offers a rigorous, 'super sweaty' environment to hone your skills. Join us at Broche Ballet and experience a class that moves as fast as you do.
