What You'll Learn
- Improve cardiovascular stamina through continuous, high-tempo barre combinations.
- Refine turnout and alignment during rapid-fire tendu and dégagé sequences.
- Master the fluidity of fondu and the power of grand battement at a faster pace.
- Enhance muscle memory and core stability through repeated, fast-paced ballet movements.
About This Video
Welcome to the Super Sweaty Speed Barre at Broche Ballet. This 35-minute session is specifically designed for the dancer who is ready to move. In this class, we trade lengthy explanations for continuous movement, allowing you to find your flow and build incredible stamina.
Our Speed Barre concept is built on the philosophy that once you understand the fundamental mechanics, the best way to improve is to simply dance. The class kicks off with a warm-up of deep plié and articulation through tendu, quickly moving into more complex sequences that will challenge your cardiovascular health and your technique simultaneously. You will work through essential exercises including rond de jambe for hip mobility and fondu for single-leg strength and control.
We pay close attention to the precision of your turnout and the sharpness of your footwork, even as the tempo increases. For those looking to challenge their stability, the combinations include opportunities for passé and pirouette, testing your balance when your muscles are already working hard. At Broche Ballet, we believe in the power of consistency and muscle memory.
By moving quickly from a sus-sous into a series of sharp movements, you learn to maintain your center of gravity and core engagement under pressure. We emphasize the importance of brushing and closing the legs with intention, particularly in combination with grand battement exercises where control is just as vital as height. This class is not just about breaking a sweat; it is about the discipline of the art form.
Each exercise is carefully curated to ensure you are hitting the correct lines while maintaining the dance quality that can sometimes be lost in slower, more analytical classes. Whether you are preparing for a performance or simply want a more athletic approach to your daily practice, this Speed Barre offers a rigorous workout that stays true to classical ballet principles. Join us at the barre and experience how less instruction can lead to more growth.
