What You'll Learn
- Improving foot articulation and toe engagement for better balance in tendu and développé
- Techniques for opening the knee in à la seconde to reduce hip strain and improve turnout
- How to maintain upper body stability and core engagement during high-speed battement and arabesque
- Integrating pirouettes into standard barre sequences to enhance coordination and equilibrium
About This Video
Get ready to turn up the heat with Broche Ballet’s Super Sweaty Speed Barre. This class is specifically designed for the intermediate to advanced dancer who wants to move beyond lengthy explanations and dive straight into the flow of movement. Our "Speed Barre" series prioritizes continuous dancing, helping you build the stamina and fast-twitch muscle response required for complex center work and professional choreography.
Throughout this session, we focus on the marriage of speed and precision. You will move through a comprehensive sequence including tendu, rond de jambe, and développé. One of the primary technical focuses of this class is the mechanics of the hip and knee.
We explore how opening the knee in à la seconde positions helps to distribute weight evenly and support the femur bone, reducing strain on the hip flexors and allowing for a higher, more stable extension. As the tempo increases, the importance of "using your feet" becomes paramount. We delve into how the toes act as essential anchors for balance.
You will practice "flicking" or brushing the floor with your toes during développé and battement to maintain control and add artistic flair to your movements. This active engagement of the metatarsals is what separates a mechanical movement from a truly professional ballet aesthetic. The class doesn't stop at the barre; we incorporate elements of turns and balances to prepare you for the center.
We explore adding pirouettes to passé sequences, challenging your core stability and finding your vertical axis under pressure. You will also work on stabilizing the arms and back during arabesque movements to ensure a long, elegant line even when the pace is demanding. Join us at Broche Ballet for this high-intensity practice.
Whether you are looking to refine your technique or simply want a vigorous workout that feels like real dancing, this Speed Barre will leave you feeling stronger, more flexible, and technically sharp.
