What You'll Learn
- Master the power and control needed for dynamic grand battement and cabriole movements.
- Develop the necessary speed and agility for quick leg changes during big jumps.
- Improve cardiovascular stamina and muscle memory through a fast-paced barre flow.
- Refine upper body alignment and core engagement for better stability and posture.
- Enhance foot articulation and precision in transitions from passé to sous-sus.
About This Video
Get ready to elevate your heart rate and refine your technique with Broche Ballet’s Super Sweaty Speed Barre. This 34-minute intensive session is specifically designed for the intermediate to advanced dancer who wants to move beyond basic instruction and dive straight into the flow of movement. With our 'less instruction, more dancing' approach, you will experience a fast-paced class that challenges your stamina, muscle memory, and technical precision.
The core of this practice focuses on developing the explosive power and controlled strength necessary for advanced ballet vocabulary. We delve deep into exercises like the grand battement and cabriole, emphasizing the role of the supporting leg and the dynamic energy required for the working leg. By practicing these movements at a higher tempo, you develop the fast-twitch muscle response needed to execute big jumps like the grand jeté with grace and height.
Throughout the class, we prioritize proper body alignment. You will be encouraged to keep your shoulder blades down and maintain a strong, engaged core, even as the movements become more complex. This focus on stability ensures that your passé and relevé remain clean and centered, providing a solid foundation for every turn and jump.
We also work on the intricacies of footwork, including crisp dégagé and tendu movements that sharpen your articulation. One of the key benefits of the Speed Barre format is the cultivation of muscle memory. By reducing the time between exercises and increasing the repetitions, your body learns to react instinctively.
This is essential for mastering quick changes in leg positions while in the air—a skill that separates good dancers from great ones. Whether you are working toward better batterie or more powerful elevations, this class provides the conditioning you need. Join us at Broche Ballet for this high-energy practice.
It is not just about the sweat; it is about the discipline of maintaining perfect form under pressure. Perfect your plié, sharpen your arabesque, and find the power within your technique.
