What You'll Learn
- Precise execution of tendu and échappé sequences en pointe
- How to integrate sissonne movements and weight shifts effectively
- Mastering the 'shw' movement to travel across the floor with speed
- Refining sous-sus transitions and changing directions with coordination
- Professional tips for maintaining turnout during quick pointe combinations
About This Video
Welcome back to our specialized series at Broche Ballet where we break down world-class choreography for the dedicated dancer. In this session, we dive deep into Part 3 of our Prix de Lausanne inspired series, focusing exclusively on the intricate and demanding 1st pointe combination. This exercise is designed to challenge your precision, speed, and spatial awareness while dancing en pointe. We believe that professional-level training should be accessible to everyone, and this tutorial provides the perfect technical framework to elevate your practice.
The combination begins with a focus on the fundamental tendu en croix, transitioning seamlessly into a crisp échappé. At Broche Ballet, we emphasize the importance of the plié as the essential engine for all pointe work; it is the spring that allows for height and the cushion that ensures a soft landing. Throughout this video, you will learn how to maintain your turnout and core stability while moving between tendu plié and sous-sus. The instructor provides detailed cues on how to execute what is often described as a 'half an échappé,' which is essentially a sissonne transition. This specific movement requires impeccable balance, a strong push-off from the floor, and incredible strength in the ankles to maintain the line of the foot.
A key highlight of this tutorial is mastering the traveling 'shw' movement—a dynamic way to move across the floor with grace and speed. We break down the coordination of the arms, particularly the allongé line, and the legs to ensure you are moving as a cohesive unit. You will also practice changing corners, a vital skill for stage performance, as you navigate échappé and closing movements into a croisé position. Whether you are preparing for a competition or simply want to elevate your daily center practice, this 1st pointe combo is an excellent tool. By repeating these specific Prix de Lausanne sequences, you develop the muscle memory needed for advanced allegro work and complex pointe variations. Keep practicing these transitions to build the stamina and refined technique required to dance with true artistry.
