What You'll Learn
- Techniques for maintaining stability during fast-paced grand battement and attitude swings.
- How to execute a precise fondu with integrated balance checks and relevé actions.
- Coordination of fluid port de bras with high-intensity footwork and extensions.
- Strategies for improving stamina by transitioning quickly between ballet combinations.
- Proper execution of développé to maximize leg height and line.
About This Video
Are you ready to turn up the heat at the barre? Our "Super Sweaty Speed Barre" is designed for the dancer who wants to minimize the verbal breakdown and maximize the movement. This 34-minute session focuses on the "less instruction, more dancing" philosophy, allowing you to find a rhythmic flow and build the stamina required for center work and performance. At Broche Ballet, we believe that sometimes the best way to learn is through continuous, mindful repetition that challenges both the body and the brain.
The class kicks off with quick-fire tendu and dégagé sequences to warm up the feet and establish a crisp, articulate connection with the floor. From there, we transition into fluid fondu exercises. You will work through melting bends and sharp extensions, incorporating balance checks and rises that test your core stability. We emphasize the transition of weight and the "melting" quality that defines a proper fondu, ensuring your movements remain graceful even at a higher tempo.
One of the highlights of this session is our focus on attitude swings and grand battement combinations. You will learn how to maintain a still, stable standing shoulder even as the working leg moves through large arcs. We explore the nuance of the attitude position, focusing on softening the height by allowing the knee to bend at the peak of the swing to achieve a beautiful, classical line.
As we progress into développé and adagio work, the focus shifts to sustained control. You will practice keeping the leg straight and turned out until it reaches its maximum height, coordinating these extensions with expressive port de bras. This class isn't just about speed; it is about maintaining the integrity of ballet fundamentals while pushing your cardiovascular limits. Whether you are looking to supplement your weekly training or need a vigorous workout on a busy day, this speed barre provides a comprehensive, athletic, and artistically fulfilling experience. Join us at Broche Ballet and get ready to sweat!
