What You'll Learn
- Master high-tempo transitions between tendu and dégagé exercises
- Refine your circular port de bras with proper alignment and fluidity
- Improve balance and core stability during quick relevé sequences
- Build cardiovascular stamina while maintaining precise technique
- Strengthen your standing side and shoulder placement for better stability
About This Video
Welcome to the Super Sweaty Speed Barre, a high-energy ballet practice designed for dancers who want to spend less time listening and more time moving. At Broche Ballet, we understand that intermediate and advanced students often need a class that challenges their stamina and muscle memory without frequent interruptions. This 35-minute session is designed to keep you in the flow, moving quickly through a traditional barre structure while demanding precise technique and unwavering focus.
This class moves rhythmically through a complete progression, starting with fluid pliés and moving into sharp tendus and dégagés. Because the tempo is increased, you will need to engage your core muscles deeply to support your center of gravity and maintain alignment. We emphasize the tall, lifted feeling in every plié relevé, ensuring your weight is correctly placed over the demi-pointe for maximum stability.
One of the highlights of this practice is the focus on circular port de bras. You will explore movements that travel away from, towards, and around the barre, challenging your coordination and spatial awareness. The instructor provides brief, targeted cues on maintaining a stable standing side and keeping the shoulders down and back, even when the pace picks up.
Throughout the session, you will work on grand battement and complex combinations that require quick footwork and sharp closure. By pushing the speed of your movements, you develop the fast-twitch muscle response necessary for advanced allegro and center work. Whether you are looking to break a sweat or simply want a more rhythmic approach to your daily training, this Speed Barre offers the perfect blend of athleticism and artistry.
Join us at the barre and take your ballet technique to the next level with this exhilarating, high-tempo workout.
