What You'll Learn
- How to utilize hip alignment to improve stability in turning échappés.
- Techniques for quick weight transfer and maintaining momentum in center combinations.
- The correct mechanics of rolling down from en pointe to avoid flexing the foot.
- Refining pirouette preparation and execution in the center.
- Differentiating between fluid and staccato bourrée movements.
About This Video
Welcome to this comprehensive intermediate pointe class at Broche Ballet, specifically designed to take your technique from the stability of the barre to the challenges of the center. This session begins with a focused, quick barre warm-up to prepare the joints and muscles of the feet, but the core of the lesson is dedicated to mastering center work. We dive deep into the mechanics of using your hips to power turning échappés and execute controlled, elegant pirouettes without the support of the barre.
In this session, we emphasize the technical 'why' behind every movement. You will engage with intricate footwork sequences including pas de cheval, piqué, and rapid bourrée patterns. One of the primary technical focuses is the tactile sensation of the toe touching the floor before rolling down through the shoe, ensuring you avoid flexing and maintain a long, aesthetic line.
We also explore the critical difference between fluid, connected movements and sharp, staccato footwork, helping you develop a more professional and musical quality of movement. Effective weight transfer is another central theme of this practice. The instructor guides you through quick, decisive shifts in weight during piqué and tombé combinations to ensure you maintain momentum and avoid getting 'stuck' between positions.
This fluidity is essential for mastering the transitions into pirouettes and soutenu turns. By focusing on your base and internal centering, you will find significantly greater stability and confidence when dancing en pointe in open space. Throughout the video, you will receive specific corrections on posture and alignment.
Whether you are refining your sous-sus, working on the height of your passé, or seeking better balance in arabesque, this class provides the expert technical breakdown needed to level up your intermediate pointe practice. Join us to build the strength and coordination required for professional-level center work.
