What You'll Learn
- Mastering high-tempo combinations of plié, tendu, and dégagé.
- Improving coordination and control during fast fondu and enveloppé sequences.
- Developing core stability and balance for grand battement and développé.
- Building cardiovascular endurance and technical precision at increased speeds.
- Maintaining proper turnout and alignment during rapid weight transfers.
About This Video
Are you ready to turn up the heat at the barre? This 38-minute Speed Barre session from Broche Ballet is designed specifically for dancers who want less talk and more movement. By increasing the tempo of traditional exercises, this class challenges your muscle memory, improves your cardiovascular endurance, and sharpens your mental focus. It is the perfect bridge between technical study and the fluid athleticism required for center work.
We begin with a thorough warmup involving plié and tendu combinations that set the stage for the fast-paced work ahead. As we move through the sequence, the instructor emphasizes the importance of maintaining proper turnout and alignment, even as the music speeds up. You will navigate intricate patterns including dégagé, rond de jambe, and fondu—ensuring that every melting movement is controlled and every strike is precise. The faster tempo forces a deeper engagement of the intrinsic muscles of the feet and the stabilizers in the hips.
One of the highlights of this class is the focus on transition steps. You will work on enveloppé and développé sequences that require significant core engagement to stay centered. By practicing these movements at a higher speed, you build the functional strength necessary for complex center work and allegro combinations. The class also incorporates passé and relevé on demi-pointe, pushing your balance to the limit while maintaining a sharp, clean line. The instructor provides constant reminders about footwork and power generation, helping you find the zip in your steps.
The use of upbeat pop covers keeps the energy high, making the intense physical work feel like a celebration of dance. Whether you are looking to build strength for pointe work or simply want a sweaty, satisfying ballet workout, this class delivers. By the end of this session, you will have a better understanding of how to manage momentum and control, ensuring you move efficiently with the grace and precision that ballet requires. Join us at the Broche Ballet virtual studio and take your technical execution to the next level.
