What You'll Learn
- Master the continuous flow of fondu and développé while maintaining peak height and alignment.
- Improve cardiovascular stamina through a fast-paced barre sequence with minimal pauses.
- Refine core stability and spinal alignment during rapid transitions between plié and tendu.
- Develop better focus and muscle memory by following movements with less verbal instruction.
About This Video
Looking to break a sweat while refining your ballet technique? Join us at Broche Ballet for our Super Sweaty Speed Barre, a class designed for dancers who want to keep moving. In this 35-minute session, we trade lengthy explanations for continuous flow, allowing you to find your rhythm and build serious stamina.
This class is perfect for those days when you want to dive straight into the movement and feel the burn without the wait. The class covers fundamental ballet movements but at a pace that keeps your heart rate elevated. We begin with the essentials like plié and tendu, focusing on deep core engagement and the precision of the foot's brush against the floor.
As we progress, you will work through intensive fondu exercises, where the focus is on a controlled, melting action of the leg while maintaining a tall, stable spine. Unlike a traditional technical breakdown class, this Speed Barre encourages you to apply your existing knowledge of posture and alignment in real-time. One of the highlights of this session is the work on développé.
We emphasize reaching your full height at the peak of the movement and sustaining that length through the stretch. You will focus on keeping your hips square and your shoulders stable, even as the tempo increases. Throughout the routine, we integrate passé and devant positions, challenging your balance and mental concentration.
By minimizing the downtime between exercises, this class mimics the endurance needed for center work and performance. Whether you are short on time or simply want a more athletic ballet experience, this session provides the perfect balance of technical discipline and physical challenge. Grab your barre and get ready to dance!
