What You'll Learn
- Maintaining a consistent thigh position during fast frappé strikes
- Building internal body tension to support powerful leg movements
- Mastering upper body stillness for more explosive grand battements
- Improving cardiovascular endurance through fast-paced barre sequences
About This Video
Welcome to a high-energy, fast-paced session designed to challenge your stamina and sharpen your precision. This Speed Barre from Broche Ballet is all about less instruction and more dancing, allowing you to find your flow while maintaining rigorous technical standards. If you are looking to break a sweat while refining the nuances of your movement, this class is for you.
The centerpiece of this practice is a spicy frappé combination. Many dancers struggle with the stability of the thigh during quick striking movements. In this class, we dive deep into the mechanics of the frappé, emphasizing that the thigh must remain anchored.
By holding the leg figuratively in place, you create a consistent strike that builds speed without sacrificing form. You will learn how to maintain internal body tension, ensuring that the movement of the leg does not disturb the alignment of your torso. We also transition into powerful grand battement exercises.
The key takeaway here is that the more still and centered your upper body remains, the more power and height your legs can achieve. We focus on engagement through the ribs and back to create a solid frame, allowing your legs to move with effortless lift. This controlled upper body movement is what separates a student from a performer, making even the most athletic leaps feel fluid and graceful.
Throughout the session, you will also work through plié, tendu, and fondu exercises, all at a tempo designed to build cardiovascular endurance. By the end of this class, you will have a better understanding of how to balance power with control, ensuring your dancing remains both athletic and elegant. Join us at the barre and take your technique to the next level.
