What You'll Learn
- Mastering rapid transitions between plié, tendu, and grand battement sequences.
- Techniques for a stronger relevé by leveraging toe power and floor pressure.
- Maintaining upper body posture and level shoulders during high-intensity movements.
- Developing fluid port de bras and controlled fondu movements at a faster tempo.
- Improving core stability and back tension for better balance on demi-pointe.
About This Video
Elevate your home practice with our Super Sweaty Speed Barre, a specialized class from Broche Ballet designed for those who want to spend less time listening and more time moving. This session is perfect for the intermediate or advanced dancer who already knows the standard choreography of the barre and wants to push their stamina, coordination, and technical precision in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. By reducing the time between exercises, we challenge you to maintain your technique—such as turnout and core engagement—even as fatigue sets in.
In this class, we move quickly through the standard ballet sequence, from warm-up pliés to high-energy grands battements. The Speed Barre format is specifically engineered to improve muscle memory and cardiovascular endurance. One of the primary technical focuses of this session is the mechanics of the relevé. We explore how the toes drive into the floor to lift the heel, ensuring a strong and stable demi-pointe. We also work extensively on the fondu (the melting action) and port de bras, ensuring that your upper body remains graceful and supported by the tension in the upper back. Proper alignment is key throughout; we emphasize keeping the shoulders level and the spine elongated to avoid slouching during the more demanding combinations.
You will also practice the 'flick' of the foot on the floor, a crucial detail that adds crispness to your dégagé and battement work. This attention to detail, combined with the aerobic nature of the class, makes it an excellent choice for physical conditioning. Join the Broche Ballet community and experience a workout that honors traditional technique while delivering the intensity of a modern fitness session. Refine your placement, strengthen your core, and find your flow in this high-energy ballet practice. It is about more than just movement; it is about finding the strength to hold your form when the tempo increases.
