What You'll Learn
- Master fast-paced ballet combinations including tendu and grand battement.
- Improve coordination through intricate fondu and cloche sequences.
- Develop better balance and weight transfer with balancé and pas de bourrée drills.
- Enhance cardiovascular stamina while maintaining proper ballet alignment.
- Refine your turn technique with focused pirouette preparation at the barre.
About This Video
Experience the intensity of a professional-level pace with our Super Sweaty Speed Barre at Broche Ballet. Led by instructor Julie, this 35-minute session is designed for the dancer who wants to maximize their training time without sacrificing technical rigor. This isn't just a brief warm-up; it's a comprehensive full barre condensed into a high-energy format that challenges your muscle memory and cardiovascular endurance.
Throughout the class, we dive straight into simple-ish combinations, allowing for more movement and less verbal explanation. We begin with traditional warm-ups like plié and tendu, quickly transitioning into more complex sequences involving dégagé and grand battement. The focus is on maintaining pristine alignment and posture even as the tempo increases.
You will work through intricate fondu exercises, focusing on the melting quality of the movement and the coordination of the supporting leg. The session also highlights tricky combos that include cloche and développé, demanding high levels of control, balance, and fluidity. As we progress, we incorporate pirouette drills and weight transfer exercises like balancé and pas de bourrée.
These movements are essential for developing the agility needed for center work. By the end of this 35-minute sprint, you will have covered every major barre element—from ronds de jambe to attitude and arabesque—ensuring your body is warm, strong, and ready for whatever your dance day holds. At Broche Ballet, we believe that efficiency is key to growth.
This Speed Barre class is the perfect solution for busy adult dancers who want a sweaty and productive workout. Whether you are prepping for a full class or just need a quick technique tune-up, Julie’s energetic guidance will push you to find more power in your relevé and more grace in your port de bras. Join us and discover how a fast-paced barre can transform your stamina and precision.
