What You'll Learn
- Master the hip forward and femur back principle for better alignment.
- Activate glute muscles to improve turnout and standing leg stability.
- Apply Pilates-inspired core techniques to maintain balance at the barre.
- Learn to reduce muscle tension to unlock deeper engagement and fluid movement.
- Refine fundamental steps like passé and fondu through slow, controlled practice.
About This Video
Welcome to a session designed to challenge your endurance through precision: the Super Sweaty SLOW Barre. At Broche Ballet, we believe that speed often masks technical flaws, whereas slowness reveals opportunities for growth. This class is specifically crafted to help you find deep technique by stripping away momentum and forcing your muscles to do the work.
Don't let the word slow fool you; by the end of this barre, you will feel the burn as your stabilizer muscles are put to the ultimate test. The primary focus of this practice is the intricate relationship between the femur bone and the hip joint. Many dancers struggle with gripping in the hips, but this class teaches you how to maintain hip forward and femur back alignment to create space in the joint.
This anatomical focus is paired with targeted glute activation. You will learn the importance of contraction behind the glute to achieve proper alignment in every plié and passé. By focusing on these deep muscle groups, you can achieve a more secure standing leg and a more functional turnout.
Our curriculum incorporates Pilates-inspired core engagement to ensure your stability is rooted in your center. As you navigate movements like fondu, you will focus on the melting quality of the knees while maintaining a strong, lifted upper body. We also explore the concept of reducing tension to find stability.
It might sound counterintuitive, but letting go of unnecessary gripping allows the correct muscles to engage more deeply. By the time you finish this session, you will have a better understanding of how to navigate challenging movements with fluidity and grace. This slow barre is not just a workout; it is an anatomical deep dive that will change the way you approach every class at Broche Ballet.
Perfect for those looking to refine their basics or advanced dancers wanting to reconnect with their foundations.
