What You'll Learn
- The mechanics of a clean piqué passé with proper knee placement and timing.
- Techniques for maintaining balance and rotation during an en dedans promenade.
- How to execute fluid, rapid bourrée couru across the floor with proper footwork.
- The importance of upper body alignment and a forward back for stability in turns.
- Refining petit battement and transitions for elegant, professional center work.
About This Video
Elevate your pointe work with this focused 40-minute class from Broche Ballet, designed to bridge the gap between barre stability and center artistry. Led by instructor Julie, this session targets the intricate details of piqué passé and the controlled rotation of en dedans promenade. The class begins at the barre, where we lay the groundwork for a successful center practice.
You will engage in precise plié and tendu sequences to warm up the feet and ankles, ensuring you are fully lifted and supported in your pointe shoes. We place a special emphasis on the alignment of the upper back—keeping it forward and active—to provide the necessary counter-balance for turns and sustained positions. As we move into the center, the focus shifts to the piqué passé.
Learn how to achieve a sharp, clean snap to the knee while maintaining a vertical axis. We also explore the elegance of the promenade en dedans, practicing how to use the standing heel to rotate the body with grace and control. For those looking to challenge their stability further, Julie introduces optional pirouettes, applying the same principles of alignment and core engagement.
A highlight of this lesson is the introduction and refinement of the couru (or bourrée couru). This movement requires quick, tiny steps that create a shimmering, fluid effect across the floor. We break down the footwork and the importance of a relaxed yet controlled upper body to ensure your courus look effortless.
Throughout the class, you will also receive tips on petit battement and the correct execution of a chassé to improve your overall phrasing. Whether you are working on your first center combinations en pointe or looking to refine your professional-level technique, this class offers valuable insights into the mechanics of movement. Join Broche Ballet and discover how intentional practice can transform your strength and confidence en pointe.
