What You'll Learn
- Execute fast-paced grand plié and stretch sequences with proper glute engagement
- Master the double piqué with a clean brush back and precise weight placement
- Improve arabesque lines by focusing on upper back flexibility and leg elevation
- Develop foot speed and power during complex pas de transitions and passé work
- Maintain relaxed arm carriage and core control during rapid technical changes
About This Video
Elevate your daily practice with Broche Ballet's Super Sweaty Speed Barre, a high-intensity session designed for dancers who want to maximize their time on the floor. In this 36-minute class, we transition quickly between exercises, prioritizing fluid movement and cardiovascular challenge over lengthy explanations. By focusing on 'less instruction and more dancing,' this practice helps you build the stamina and reflexive technique required for advanced performance.
We begin at the barre with deep grand pliés, where the focus is on utilizing the glutes to properly stretch and engage the inner thighs. Throughout the session, maintaining a strong, stable core is essential to support the rapid transitions between movements like the double piqué and sharp, brusque accents. You will work through foundational ballet movements, including precise passé positions and elegant arabesques.
During the arabesque sequences, the instructor emphasizes the importance of bending from the upper back to create a beautiful line while keeping the working leg elevated and energized. One of the key technical takeaways is the execution of the pas de bourrée and other pas de movements, where foot speed and power in the legs are paramount. We also delve into the nuance of the cambré back, ensuring that even at high speeds, your alignment remains impeccable and your arms stay relaxed and natural.
This class is an excellent way to refine your dance technique and execution, moving through plié and stretch exercises that challenge your control. Whether you are looking to break a sweat or simply want a more rhythmic approach to your training, this Speed Barre offers a comprehensive workout that targets the glutes, core, and lower body while polishing your artistry. Join the Broche Ballet community and discover how a faster pace can lead to deeper physical awareness and stronger balletic foundations.
