What You'll Learn
- Master high-tempo transitions between tendu, développé, and grand battement en croix.
- Improve dynamic balance and core stability during challenging penché and arabesque poses.
- Build cardiovascular endurance while maintaining proper alignment and posture.
- Refine the coordination of breath and movement for a more fluid and relaxed quality.
- Master the execution of movements en balançoire with control and precision.
About This Video
Welcome to the Super Sweaty Speed Barre session at Broche Ballet, a 44-minute class designed for the dancer who wants to maximize their time at the barre. True to its name, this class follows a 'less instruction, more dancing' philosophy, making it the perfect choice for intermediate to advanced students who already have a solid grasp of ballet fundamentals and are looking to build cardiovascular stamina alongside technical precision. This high-energy practice moves quickly through the traditional barre sequence, ensuring your muscles stay warm and your heart rate stays elevated.
Throughout the class, we dive deep into a variety of essential movements. You will work through crisp tendu sequences, fluid développé and retiré combinations, and powerful grand battement en croix. A particular focus is placed on the relationship between strength and flexibility during our penché and arabesque work, where we emphasize maintaining a long, supported spine and an open chest. The instructor provides targeted cues to help you refine your alignment and posture, ensuring that even at a faster pace, your technique remains clean and professional. We also incorporate movements en balançoire to challenge your core stability and dynamic balance.
Beyond just the physical workout, this Speed Barre encourages a deeper connection to the movement. By reducing the downtime between exercises, you are forced to rely on muscle memory and focus on the continuity of your flow. You will learn how to transition seamlessly between different dance movements, such as moving from a controlled fondu into a sharp dégagé, without losing your center. This class is an excellent way to master complex sequences and improve your ability to pick up choreography quickly. Whether you are looking for a rigorous daily practice or a way to push your limits, this session provides the intensity and professional guidance needed to elevate your ballet technique to the next level.
