What You'll Learn
- Fluid port de bras sequences with unique reversals for a dance-like feel.
- Dynamic grand battement combinations to improve power, control, and extension.
- How to maintain proper alignment and turnout during high-tempo ballet exercises.
- Techniques for incorporating expressive head movements and épaulement into barre work.
- The coordination of breath and movement in développé and allongée.
About This Video
Celebrate your love for dance this season with our special Valentine’s Day Speed Barre class at Broche Ballet. This 41-minute session is specifically designed for the intermediate to advanced dancer who craves a fluid, continuous flow. With the mantra "less instruction, more dancing," this class prioritizes movement quality and stamina over lengthy explanations, making it the perfect choice for your daily practice.
The class begins with a comprehensive review of fundamental positions before diving into complex combinations. We place a heavy emphasis on expressive port de bras, exploring unconventional pathways and reversals that add a lyrical, dancey quality to your movements. You will learn to coordinate your arms with breath and head motion, specifically during movements like the développé and allongée, to create a professional performance aesthetic.
As the tempo increases, we transition into specialized battement work. You will challenge your core stability and turnout while executing combinations à la seconde and in arabesque. The instructor provides real-time feedback on alignment, ensuring that even at a higher speed, your technique remains precise.
We focus on the swings and the weight transfer in our plié to maintain a grounded yet buoyant energy throughout the barre. We also explore the intricacies of the attitude position, focusing on the lift of the thigh and the preservation of the square hips. The transition from a relevé into a controlled descent helps build the necessary ankle strength for future center work.
The session reaches its peak with an invigorating grand battement combination. This sequence focuses on the power and control required to swing the legs in multiple directions—front, side, and back—without compromising the stillness of the upper body. By the end of this high-energy workout, you will have refined your leg lines and improved your cardiovascular endurance.
Whether you are looking to sharpen your technique or simply want a festive way to celebrate Valentine's Day, this Speed Barre offers a rewarding challenge. Join the Broche Ballet community and experience a class where the joy of movement takes center stage.
