What You'll Learn
- Maintaining proper turnout and knee alignment during high-tempo fondu sequences.
- Techniques for executing controlled enveloppé and passé movements with speed.
- Building cardiovascular stamina through continuous, high-intensity ballet combinations.
- Improving footwork precision and weight placement during quick barre transitions.
About This Video
Welcome to one of Broche Ballet’s most invigorating sessions: the Super Sweaty Speed Barre. This 38-minute class is designed for dancers who want to spend less time on lengthy explanations and more time moving. If you are looking to challenge your cardiovascular endurance while refining your classical technique, this high-energy practice is the perfect addition to your training routine. We focus on the concept of 'less instruction, more dancing' to help you build the muscle memory and agility required for advanced performance.
Throughout the session, we dive straight into complex combinations that test your mental agility and physical precision. The class covers a full range of traditional exercises including grand plié, tendu, and fondu. The 'speed' element of this class isn't just about moving fast; it is about maintaining the integrity of your alignment and turnout even when the tempo picks up. You will learn to focus on the shape of your foot and the placement of your knees, ensuring that every passé and enveloppé is executed with both power and grace. Our instructor provides targeted feedback to help you keep your core engaged and your posture lifted through every transition.
One of the key technical focuses of this class is the enveloppé, a movement that requires immense control to keep the leg lifted and the hips stable while turning or transitioning. We also work on the power needed for a sharp grand battement, emphasizing the height of the lift and the controlled return to the floor. By reducing the downtime between exercises, this class mimics the stamina required for center work and full-length variations. Whether you are practicing in a home studio or a professional space, this Speed Barre will help you build the specific 'ballet muscles' needed for quick footwork and sustained allegro. Join us at Broche Ballet for this intensive session and take your technique to the next level with a workout that is as demanding as it is rewarding.
