What You'll Learn
- How to utilize floor friction to create powerful, controlled movements.
- Advanced hamstring stretching techniques using a flexed foot for deeper reach.
- The technical execution of 'pressure flicks' to add energy and precision to your sequences.
- Maintaining core stability and proper postural alignment during high-tempo exercises.
- Refining toe control and alignment to generate momentum for turns and jumps.
About This Video
Welcome to the Super Sweaty Speed Barre at Broche Ballet, a class designed for dancers who want to spend less time listening and more time moving. This high-intensity session is built around the philosophy of 'less instruction, more dancing,' making it the perfect choice for intermediate to advanced students who are already familiar with standard ballet combinations and want to challenge their stamina. By increasing the tempo and reducing the breaks between exercises, we help you build the functional strength and muscle memory required for professional-level performance.
Throughout this 35-minute class, we focus on several advanced technical concepts. You will explore how to use the friction of the floor to generate power and momentum in movements like dégagé and battement. We also introduce the 'pressure flick' technique—a specific way to execute movements at the end of a sequence to add a crisp, energetic emphasis. This session isn't just about speed; it's about maintaining the integrity of your form under pressure. You will work on engaging your core muscles for stability and ensuring your posture remains aligned even as the combinations become more complex.
Flexibility and conditioning are also core components of this practice. We take a targeted approach to stretching, specifically looking at how to stretch the hamstrings with a flexed foot to reach deeper into the muscle compared to a pointed foot. From fondu to grand battement en cloche, every movement is designed to improve your calf strength and toe alignment. Whether you are working on your pirouette technique or looking to improve your control in quick transitions, this Speed Barre provides a rigorous, athletic environment to hone your craft. Join the Broche Ballet community and take your technical execution to the next level with this exhilarating, fast-paced barre session.
