What You'll Learn
- Execute fast-paced transitions between complex positions like arabesque and attitude.
- Improve cardiovascular stamina through continuous, low-instruction barre sequences.
- Refine precision in grand battement and dégagé while maintaining high-intensity movement.
- Maintain proper alignment and turnout even during physically demanding conditioning.
- Learn to protect your hamstrings and joints using strategic plié during warm-up phases.
About This Video
Elevate your daily practice with the Super Sweaty Speed Barre at Broche Ballet. This 36-minute session is designed for the dancer who wants to spend less time on explanation and more time in motion. By focusing on a continuous flow of movements, this class transforms the traditional barre into a high-intensity conditioning workout that challenges both your cardiovascular endurance and your technical precision. Throughout the class, we dive deep into essential ballet foundations including plié, tendu, and dégagé, while maintaining a brisk pace that mimics the demands of center work and performance.
Our expert instructor guides you through complex sequences involving rond de jambe, arabesque, and grand battement, providing quick, actionable feedback on alignment and turnout. You will learn the importance of showing and holding your positions—especially in attitude and arabesque—to ensure that speed never comes at the cost of stability. We also explore the nuance of transitions, such as moving from a retiré to a sharp grand battement, and how to use a soft plié to protect the hamstrings when the body is under physical exertion.
This class is more than just a workout; it is an exercise in muscle memory and discipline. By emphasizing the 'show' in every movement, you will develop the strength and control needed for fluid pas de bourrée and precise devant extensions. Whether you are looking to break a sweat or sharpen your technical execution under pressure, this Speed Barre provides the perfect environment to push your limits. Join the Broche Ballet community and experience a class that prioritizes movement quality, strength, and the joy of continuous dancing.
