What You'll Learn
- Develop explosive power and speed for more dynamic jumps and allegro work.
- Master upper body placement to maintain stability during complex turns and transitions.
- Refine your timing and rhythm to achieve a sharp, precise snap in your movements.
- Learn to use your arms as a functional engine to generate force and improve turn control.
- Increase overall stamina through a high-intensity barre sequence tailored for athleticism.
About This Video
Take your training to the next level with our Sweaty Power Barre class, a comprehensive 49-minute intensive session designed specifically to build the functional strength and cardiovascular stamina required for high-level execution. At Broche Ballet, we believe that the foundation of every gravity-defying jump and every perfectly centered turn is meticulously built at the barre. This class moves beyond standard repetitions to focus on the explosive power needed for grand allegro and the precise, micro-level control required for complex movements like the fouetté and saut de basque.
Throughout the session, your instructor will guide you through dynamic and challenging combinations including deep plié sequences, rapid tendu work, and coordinated pas de chat, emphasizing the importance of musical timing and rhythmic integrity. You will learn how to find that crucial snap in your movements, transitioning from one position to another with both speed and aesthetic grace. A major focus of this Power Barre session is the relationship between the upper body and the lower body.
While the legs provide the vertical force, maintaining lift and stability in the torso is what allows for a truly functional and beautiful execution that looks effortless. We also deeply explore the mechanical role of the arms in generating rotational force, teaching you how to use them as a functional tool to translate latent power into a perfect pull-in for your pirouettes. By focusing on the 'power' aspect of the barre, you will develop the fast-twitch muscle response necessary for allegro work that many traditional classes overlook.
Whether you are working on the height of your jumps or seeking more sustained control in a slow adagio, this class provides the expert technical feedback and rigorous physical challenge necessary to advance your practice. This practice is specifically structured to help dancers break through plateaus in their technique. By isolating the mechanics of power at the barre, you can focus on the alignment of your hips and the engagement of your core.
We emphasize the demi-pointe and the articulation of the foot, ensuring that every movement is crisp and intentional. By the end of this session, you will have a better understanding of how to use your entire body as a cohesive unit to achieve greater height in your jumps and more revolutions in your turns.
