What You'll Learn
- Execute precise piqué and penché movements with core stability and alignment.
- Master smooth transitions between complex steps like tombé and cambré.
- Build cardiovascular stamina through a continuous, no-stopping barre structure.
- Improve leg height and control in grand battement while maintaining a stable torso.
- Develop the mental agility to quickly pick up and execute fast-paced combinations.
About This Video
Ready to turn up the heat in your home studio? This Super Sweaty Speed Barre session from Broche Ballet is specifically designed for dancers who want less talk and more action. In this 35-minute high-intensity class, we bypass lengthy explanations to focus on the physical flow and muscle memory required for advanced ballet technique.
If you are looking to squeeze a full workout into a busy schedule without sacrificing the integrity of your form, this is the practice for you. The session moves quickly through a traditional sequence, starting with warming pliés and building momentum through tendu and dégagé combinations. We place a heavy emphasis on core engagement and proper alignment, ensuring that even as the pace quickens, your technique remains precise.
You will work through challenging piqué and penché movements that test your balance and flexibility, followed by expressive cambré and tombé exercises to enhance your artistry and fluid movement. One of the highlights of this Speed Barre is the grand battement section. We focus on achieving maximum leg height while maintaining a stable, quiet upper body.
Because there is very little stopping between exercises, you will naturally build the stamina needed for grand allegro and longer performance pieces. This class isn't just about breaking a sweat; it is about refining your ability to transition smoothly between steps, such as moving from an enveloppé into a stable relevé. In addition to the physical challenge, this speed barre serves as an excellent mental exercise.
Rapidly shifting from one combination to the next requires a high level of concentration and a deep understanding of ballet vocabulary. You will practice maintaining a straight back and even weight distribution during deep pliés, ensuring that your foundation is rock solid before moving into more dynamic movements. By the time you reach the grand battement at the end of the barre, your muscles will be fully warm and ready for explosive movement.
