What You'll Learn
- How to maintain proper alignment and turnout at faster tempos
- Techniques for quick weight transfers and sharp footwork in tendu and dégagé
- Dynamic stability for executing pirouettes and grand battements
- Improved cardiovascular stamina through continuous movement sequences
- Enhanced muscle memory through reduced verbal instruction and increased flow
About This Video
Welcome to Super Sweaty Speed Barre at Broche Ballet, a 38-minute session designed for the dancer who wants to dive straight into the movement. This class is structured for those days when you need a vigorous workout with less verbal instruction and more continuous dancing. By focusing on a faster tempo, you will challenge your technical precision, cardiovascular endurance, and mental agility.
We begin at the barre with foundational movements like the plié and grand plié, emphasizing the strength and flexibility needed in the legs and hips. From there, we transition into rapid-fire tendu and dégagé sequences. These exercises are essential for developing the sharp footwork and coordination required for advanced ballet choreography.
The increased speed forces you to engage your core and find your center quickly, which is vital for maintaining balance. As the class progresses, we incorporate more complex movements such as développé and cambré to improve your range of motion and grace. You will also work on grand battement—those powerful big kicks—which are instrumental in strengthening the quadriceps and hip flexors while maintaining a stable torso.
Throughout the session, the instructor provides essential cues for alignment and turnout, ensuring that even at high speeds, your technique remains impeccable. One of the highlights of this Speed Barre is the preparation for pirouette. We focus on the passé position and finding your vertical axis under pressure.
By the time you reach the end of the barre, you will feel energized and ready for more. This class isn't just about the physical burn; it's about refining the connection between music and motion. The rhythm and tempo of the exercises are carefully chosen to reflect various musical styles, helping you become a more musical dancer.
Join us for this high-energy session and experience the rewards of a dedicated ballet practice.
