What You'll Learn
- Mastering the envelopé with precise knee alignment and controlled descent.
- Developing cardiovascular stamina through fast-paced ballet sequences.
- Using visualization techniques to improve extension height and line.
- Refining the transition from barre stability to grand jeté power.
- Improving muscle memory through repetition and reduced instructional downtime.
About This Video
Ready to turn up the heat at the barre? This Super Sweaty Speed Barre class at Broche Ballet is specifically designed for dancers who prefer less instruction and more continuous movement. In just 36 minutes, this high-energy session pushes your stamina and technical precision through a complete series of barre exercises.
We begin with a focus on alignment during plié and tendu sequences, ensuring your core is engaged and your turnout is active from the very first note. As the tempo increases, we move into dégagé and more complex movements that challenge your coordination. One of the primary technical focuses of this class is the envelopé.
You will work on maintaining proper knee alignment, ensuring the knee travels out to the side and lifts with control rather than 'crashing' back to the floor. The instructor provides targeted feedback on feeling the depth of the movement and using visualization to achieve higher, cleaner extensions. By emphasizing the sensation of the muscles working and the importance of breath, this practice helps you stay centered even as the pace quickens.
The class also bridges the gap between barre and center work by introducing mechanics for larger movements like the grand jeté. You will practice the explosive power needed for jumps while maintaining the grace and posture established during the earlier exercises. Whether you are looking to squeeze in a quick, intense workout or want to improve your muscle memory through rapid repetition, this Speed Barre session offers the perfect environment to refine your technique and break a sweat.
Join the Broche Ballet community and experience a class that prioritizes the joy of constant motion and the discipline of classical ballet.
