What You'll Learn
- Master high-speed barre combinations with precision and control.
- Improve pirouette execution in both en dedans and en dehors directions.
- Refine tombé piqué and rond de jambe technique at a faster tempo.
- Develop better balance and stability in arabesque and retiré positions.
- Learn how to finish combinations with strength and professional polish.
About This Video
Step up to the barre for an exhilarating, high-tempo session with Broche Ballet’s Super Sweaty Speed Barre. This class is specifically crafted for dancers who are ready to trade long explanations for continuous movement. If you have ever felt that your technique wavers when the music speeds up, this practice is designed to help you find stability amidst the pace.
We bridge the gap between slow, methodical study and the quick-fire requirements of advanced choreography. The session kicks off with a rigorous physical conditioning routine to ensure your muscles are warm and responsive. From there, we dive straight into a series of barre exercises that challenge your coordination.
You will work through foundational steps like the plié and tendu, but with an emphasis on the quick recruitment of muscle fibers. As we move into rond de jambe, the focus shifts to maintaining a stable pelvis while the working leg moves fluidly through every position. One of the core components of this class is mastering the tombé piqué.
We break down the mechanics of the weight transfer to ensure you are hitting your marks with sharp precision. This leads naturally into our pirouette work. You will practice turns en dedans and en dehors, learning how to maintain your vertical axis even when the tempo feels demanding.
We emphasize the "re-spot" and the importance of a strong retiré position to prevent turns from falling out. We also explore the relationship between the développé and the fondu. You will learn the correct way to execute these movements while turning away from and then towards the barre, a transition that requires exceptional core control and spatial awareness.
Throughout the class, the instructor provides rapid-fire corrections to help you adjust your alignment in real-time. By the end of this session, you will not only have a great workout but will have gained a deeper understanding of how to maintain your turnout and extensions like the arabesque while moving at speed. Finish every combination with the clean, strong movement that defines a professional dancer.
