What You'll Learn
- Refine advanced technique in fast-paced battement fondu and développé combinations.
- Improve muscle memory and stamina through rhythmic ballet barre sequences.
- Enhance upper body artistry and coordination with expressive cambré and port de bras.
- Strengthen floor connection and turnout during rapid tendu and dégagé movements.
- Develop breath control and fluid transitions for more efficient dancing.
About This Video
Elevate your daily training with this intensive Speed Barre session from Broche Ballet. Designed for the dancer who wants to maximize their time at the barre, this class features less verbal instruction and a higher volume of continuous movement. Set to the evocative and rhythmic compositions of Frédéric Chopin, this 37-minute practice focuses on building the stamina, efficiency, and precision required for professional-level performance. Throughout the session, the instructor guides you through a comprehensive series of exercises that prioritize proper technique without sacrificing tempo.
We begin with foundational movements to warm up the body before transitioning into more complex and demanding sequences. You will refine your execution of battement fondu, enveloppé, and grand battement, with a constant emphasis on maintaining a strong floor connection and impeccable turnout. The faster pace of this barre is an excellent tool for developing muscle memory and improving the transition between positions. Key technical focuses include the coordination of port de bras with leg movements, ensuring that the upper body remains fluid and expressive even as the lower body works at a high intensity.
In addition to traditional barre work, this class incorporates cambré and passé combinations to test your balance and core stability. You will work on keeping your knees straight during back movements and finding the correct alignment during rapid side transitions. By removing lengthy explanations, this class allows you to stay in the flow of the music, mirroring the environment of a professional company class. Whether you are looking to break a sweat or sharpen your technical execution before center work, this Speed Barre provides a rigorous and rewarding challenge for the dedicated dancer. Join us at Broche Ballet to refine your craft with speed and grace.
