What You'll Learn
- Mastering precise knee control and active rotation in small pliés
- Improving stability and alignment in arabesque and attitude positions
- Enhancing footwork through rapid tendu and dégagé sequences
- Maintaining core posture and forward heel alignment during fluid movements
About This Video
Welcome to Broche Ballet’s Super Sweaty Speed Barre, a high-intensity session designed for dancers who want to keep moving. In this 35-minute class, we trade lengthy explanations for continuous flow, challenging both your muscle memory and cardiovascular endurance. This isn’t just a workout; it’s a rigorous exploration of precision, where every plié and tendu counts toward building a stronger, more resilient dancer’s physique.
The philosophy behind Speed Barre is simple: less instruction, more dancing. By reducing the time between exercises, we simulate the pace of a professional company class, forcing you to engage your core and find your balance instantly. A primary focus of this session is the meticulous control of the knee joint.
You will learn to execute micro-bends—sometimes just one to three degrees—to maintain tension and rotation throughout your movements. This prevents the releasing of the joint to gravity and instead builds the functional strength required for stable arabesque and attitude lines. Our instructor leads you through a standard sequence including dégagés and développés, all while emphasizing heel alignment.
Keeping the heels forward is essential for maintaining proper turnout and protecting the knees during high-repetition sets. We also practice a subtle shake method at the start of bends to ensure the muscles are properly engaged and the body remains poised. This class is perfect for intermediate to advanced students who have a solid grasp of ballet terminology and are looking for an efficient way to fit a full barre into a busy schedule.
By focusing on small, precise adjustments and maintaining a straight line from head to heels, you will improve your overall stability and dance technique. Join the Broche Ballet community for this sweaty, rewarding practice and elevate your daily training routine.
