What You'll Learn
- Techniques for maintaining core stability and proper tailbone alignment during rapid transitions.
- How to execute a fluid fondu and stable passé while under cardiovascular stress.
- The importance of standing leg strength and 'tallness' to support high grand battements.
- Strategies for improving ballet stamina and muscle memory through fast-paced repetitions.
About This Video
Welcome to the Super Sweaty Speed Barre, a signature Broche Ballet session designed for those who want less instruction and more movement. This 35-minute class is engineered to challenge your cardiovascular endurance while maintaining the rigorous technical standards of classical ballet. We move quickly through traditional barre sequences, forcing you to rely on muscle memory and core stability.
Throughout this session, we focus on the essential elements of a strong ballet foundation. You will work through intricate combinations of plié and fondu, emphasizing the 'melt' and the continuous resistance of the movement. We pay special attention to the alignment of the pelvis—ensuring you don't flip your tailbone during an arabesque or shorten your standing side during a développé.
By keeping your core engaged and your spine tall, you ensure that your working leg doesn't 'outshine' your support, leading to better balance and cleaner lines. The class culminates in powerful grand battements, designed to finish your practice with strength and energy. This speed-focused approach helps intermediate and advanced dancers develop the precision needed for center work, where transitions happen in the blink of an eye.
Whether you are looking to break a sweat or simply want a more athletic approach to your daily technique, this Speed Barre provides the perfect environment to hone your skills. Join us at Broche Ballet as we refine your passé, perfect your turnout, and build the ballet body you have been working toward.
