What You'll Learn
- Master fluid ronde de jambe sequences for improved hip articulation and circular control.
- Develop leg strength and balance through dynamic fondu and power-focused hip combinations.
- Improve stamina and muscle memory with a fast-paced 'less instruction' flow.
- Refine alignment and core engagement during rapid-fire transitions and grand battement exercises.
About This Video
Welcome to the Super Sweaty Speed Barre at Broche Ballet, a high-octane practice session designed for dancers who want to maximize their time on the floor. If you are tired of long-winded explanations and ready to feel the burn, this class is for you. Our Speed Barre format adheres to the philosophy of less instruction, more dancing, allowing you to find your flow and stay in the zone from the first plié to the final grand battement.
This 36-minute session is a comprehensive review of fundamental and advanced movements, condensed into a rigorous pace. We begin by establishing a strong foundation with grounding plié and tendu exercises, quickly transitioning into more complex sequences. A major focus of this class is the ronde de jambe.
You will explore circular motions of the leg both en dehors and en dedans, emphasizing the importance of a stable, straight standing leg and deep hip articulation. As the heart rate climbs, we introduce our power combos for the hips. These sequences utilize fondu movements—the melting action on one leg—combined with sharp footwork to build functional strength and balance.
By removing the pauses between exercises, we challenge your cardiovascular endurance and muscle memory, forcing a deeper level of focus and presence. You will learn to maintain your posture and core engagement even as fatigue sets in. Throughout the video, we cover both the right and left sides thoroughly, ensuring balanced muscular development.
We also incorporate grand battement to increase range of motion and flexibility. Whether you are preparing for a performance or simply want to push your technical boundaries, this Speed Barre provides the perfect environment to refine your craft. At Broche Ballet, we believe that consistent, high-intensity practice is the key to artistic growth.
Join us at the barre and take your technique to the next level with this efficient, sweaty, and rewarding workout.
