What You'll Learn
- Dynamic grand battement combinations for improved power and flexibility.
- Proper alignment and turnout maintenance during fast-paced fondu exercises.
- Technique for crisp passé movements and stable relevé transitions at tempo.
- Fluidity in complex sequences involving envelopé and failli movements.
About This Video
Welcome to a high-energy session at Broche Ballet designed for the dancer who wants to get moving quickly. Our Super Sweaty Speed Barre is exactly what it sounds like: a fast-paced, technique-driven class where the instruction is lean and the dancing is continuous. This session is perfect for those days when you want to work up a sweat while maintaining the precision and artistry that classical ballet demands.
Throughout this 35-minute class, we dive deep into the mechanics of power and control. We start with foundational plié sequences to warm up the joints before transitioning into more complex movements. A major focus of this class is the execution of grand battement.
You will work through various combinations, practicing how to initiate the movement from a failli or envelopé, ensuring your legs reach their peak height while maintaining a stable core and a grounded standing leg. Another technical highlight involves our work with fondu. In this speed-focused format, the temptation is often to rush the closing of the leg.
However, we emphasize keeping the knee open and turned out as long as possible to maintain proper alignment and prevent 'crossing' the midline prematurely. This attention to detail, even at higher speeds, is what separates a standard workout from true ballet training. We also explore the transition through passé and into relevé.
The goal is to lift the knee high and secure the position quickly, preventing any 'dropping' of the leg as the tempo increases. By the time we reach the final grand battement combinations, your muscles will be warm, your heart rate will be up, and your muscle memory will be sharper. Whether you are practicing at home or in the studio, this Speed Barre class offers a comprehensive way to refine your technique, improve your stamina, and find the joy in pure, uninterrupted movement.
