What You'll Learn
- Increase cardiovascular stamina through high-tempo ballet combinations.
- Refine footwork speed and precision during rapid tendu and dégagé sequences.
- Strengthen core stability to maintain balance during quick relevé and piqué movements.
- Enhance muscular endurance in the legs through sustained fondu and développé exercises.
- Maintain proper spinal alignment and relaxed shoulders while dancing at a fast pace.
About This Video
Ready to pick up the pace? Our Super Sweaty Speed Barre at Broche Ballet is specifically designed for the dancer who wants to minimize standing around and maximize movement. This intensive session focuses on the philosophy of 'less instruction and more dancing,' allowing you to find a true flow and rhythm in your practice. We move quickly through traditional exercises, challenging both your muscle memory and your cardiovascular endurance. This class is perfect for those days when you want a physical challenge that stays rooted in classical technique.
The class begins with a rigorous warm-up involving plié and tendu, quickly transitioning into sharp dégagé and piqué combinations. The emphasis throughout is on maintaining a rock-solid core and perfect spinal alignment, even as the tempo increases. You will learn to control your turnout from the hips while executing rapid-fire movements, ensuring that speed never comes at the expense of proper technique. By keeping the transitions short, we maintain a high heart rate while refining the fine motor skills required for professional-level execution.
As we progress through the barre, we tackle more complex sequences. You will work through deep fondu exercises and fluid ronds de jambe, focusing on the strength of the quadriceps and the stability of the supporting leg. The lesson also incorporates challenging relevé work to build ankle strength and développé movements to improve control and extension. We pay special attention to the upper body, encouraging relaxed shoulders and engaged scapulae to maintain a graceful line even during the most athletic segments. By the time you reach the final stretching, you will have pushed your physical limits and sharpened your ability to execute steps like the arabesque with precision under pressure.
