What You'll Learn
- High-efficiency barre sequences including fondu, développé, and grand battement
- Enhanced pirouette mechanics with a focus on passé stability and en dedans turns
- Strategies for maintaining turnout and core engagement during fast-paced transitions
- Targeted stretching techniques for the hip flexors and quadriceps to improve flexibility
About This Video
Welcome to a high-energy session at the Broche Ballet virtual studio. Our Super Sweaty Speed Barre is specifically designed for the dancer who wants to maximize their training time without sacrificing technical precision. In this 36-minute class, we dive straight into the movement, emphasizing a 'less instruction, more dancing' philosophy to keep your heart rate up and your muscles firing throughout the entire practice.
The class begins with a comprehensive warm-up, moving through front, side, and back poses to loosen the muscles and prepare the joints for the rigorous work ahead. As we transition to the barre, you will engage in fluid sequences involving fondu and développé executed en croix. These exercises are meticulously crafted to build the necessary strength for sustained center work while focusing heavily on the stability of the standing side.
A significant portion of this class is dedicated to building leg height and power through grand battement. You will learn to maintain proper alignment, squared hips, and active turnout even as the tempo increases, ensuring that your technique remains clean and professional under pressure. We also integrate turning techniques, specifically focusing on the passé position and the mechanics of both en dedans and en dehors rotations.
Beyond the technical movements, the instructor emphasizes the importance of active recovery and stretching, specifically targeting the hip flexors and quadriceps to maintain a healthy range of motion and prevent common dance injuries. This session serves as an excellent challenge for your muscle memory. By reducing the downtime between exercises, you are encouraged to internalize the corrections and rely on your physical intuition, making this an ideal practice for intermediate and advanced students looking to refine their flow.
Whether you are prepping for a performance or simply want a more athletic, cardiovascular approach to your daily practice, this Speed Barre class offers the perfect blend of intensity and classical technique. Join the Broche Ballet community and experience a more dynamic, efficient way to train your body and mind.
