What You'll Learn
- The mechanics of a precise rélevé passé, focusing on pulling the foot up toward the body rather than scooping.
- How to utilize potential energy to assist in getting over the box of the pointe shoe during difficult footwork.
- Techniques for maintaining balance and vertical alignment during center work without barre support.
- How to execute expansive tombé movements with confidence and spatial awareness across the floor.
- Strategies for achieving a controlled, polished, and professional finish in every pointe sequence.
About This Video
Refine your technique and build unwavering confidence with this comprehensive 35-minute pointe practice from Broche Ballet. This session is expertly divided into a 20-minute foundational barre and a 15-minute optional center sequence, specifically designed to help intermediate to advanced dancers master the complex mechanics of the rélevé passé. Throughout the lesson, instructor Julie guides you through essential exercises including plié, échappé, and sous-sus, emphasizing the importance of pulling the foot directly up to the knee rather than allowing it to scoop outward.
By focusing on this vertical 'up-and-pull' motion, you will learn how to harness potential energy to get over the box of your pointe shoes with greater ease and technical precision. Transitioning from the barre to the center is a significant milestone in any dancer's journey. This class bridges that gap by challenging your core stability and lower body control.
You will practice maintaining a strong, centered vertical alignment while executing rélevé passé without the physical support of the barre. We also delve into tombé movements, where Julie encourages you to move expansively across the floor, taking up space and projecting confidence. These exercises are crucial for developing the muscle memory and balance required for more complex choreography and turns.
Precision and control are the hallmarks of advanced pointe work. Julie provides insightful tips on maintaining turnout from the hip and achieving a beautiful, controlled finish in every sequence. The class focuses on the 'up-and-down' movement to maintain balance, ensuring that every transition is handled with grace.
Additionally, this practice addresses the common struggle of maintaining alignment during center combinations. Julie breaks down the mechanics of the hip and foot, showing you how to stay lifted out of the shoe to avoid sinking into the box. Join us at Broche Ballet to refine your precision, cultivate your grace, and elevate your overall performance en pointe.
