What You'll Learn
- Master the transition from fondu to développé with fluid speed and timing.
- Improve stability and alignment during piqué sous-sus and rapid weight shifts.
- Maintain consistent turnout and proper cou-de-pied placement in fast sequences.
- Develop visualization techniques to enhance coordination and movement execution.
- Refine landings and finishing positions to ensure professional-level clean lines.
About This Video
Welcome to the Super Sweaty Speed Barre session at Broche Ballet, designed for dancers who want to push their limits and refine their technical execution. This 37-minute class is structured to prioritize continuous movement, offering less instruction and more dancing to help you build stamina and muscle memory. Our focus centers on the intricate balance between speed and control, ensuring that every développé and fondu is executed with professional-grade precision.
Throughout this practice, you will navigate complex sequences that challenge your timing and coordination. We delve deep into the mechanics of the piqué sous-sus, emphasizing the importance of keeping the head level and utilizing the side of the body to propel onto the standing leg. You will also refine your cou-de-pied and passé positions, learning how to maintain perfect turnout even during rapid transitions.
By visualizing each movement before execution, you will develop a sharper mental connection to your physical form, a hallmark of advanced ballet training. The class also addresses the nuances of weight placement and landing. Whether you are coming down from a jump or finishing a sequence, we emphasize the straight leg finish to ensure clean lines and joint safety.
You will learn to maintain turnout from the hip while descending, avoiding the common pitfall of letting the knees roll inward. This rigorous barre workout is more than just a physical challenge; it is a lesson in discipline and artistry. By the end of the session, you will feel more grounded, faster on your feet, and ready to take your center work to the next level.
Join the Broche Ballet community and experience how a high-intensity speed barre can transform your dance journey.
