What You'll Learn
- How to execute fluid développé and grand rond de jambe combinations with precision and control.
- Techniques for maintaining core engagement and vertical alignment during fast-paced sequences.
- Methods to improve stamina through continuous movement with minimal instructional breaks.
- Proper execution of fondu and plié to build lower body strength and stability.
About This Video
Welcome to a high-energy session at Broche Ballet designed for those who want to maximize their time at the barre. Our Super Sweaty Speed Barre is a streamlined class that prioritizes continuous movement and physical conditioning over lengthy explanations. This is the ideal practice for dancers who are already familiar with the structure of a ballet class and are looking to push their cardiovascular limits while refining their technical execution.
The class begins with a brisk warm-up to prepare the joints and muscles, quickly transitioning into a series of challenging exercises. You will work through precise fondu movements, focusing on the melting quality of the action and the strength of the standing leg. As we progress, the combinations become more complex, incorporating développé and grand rond de jambe.
These exercises are designed to test your range of motion and your ability to maintain turnout and alignment without leaning into the barre for support. A significant portion of this class is dedicated to fluidity and control. We focus on the transition through demi-pointe and the importance of a deep, controlled plié to power your movements.
By reducing the instructional breaks, we simulate the stamina required for center work and performance, ensuring your core remains engaged throughout the entire session. To wrap up the practice, we engage in a long combination sequence that serves as a choreographic finisher. This allows you to apply the technical foundations practiced earlier in a more expressive, dance-focused context.
Whether you are cross-training or looking for a daily maintenance routine, this speed barre provides a comprehensive workout that leaves you feeling accomplished and energized.
