45-Minute Intermediate Ballet Pointe: Barre and Center Practice

Take your pointe work to the next level with this comprehensive 45-minute intermediate class from Broche Ballet. Led by instructor Julie, this session is designed for dancers who have already established a solid foundation en pointe and are looking to refine their technique through challenging barre and center combinations. The class begins at the barre, where the focus is on warming up the feet and ankles while maintaining proper alignment and posture.

You will work through essential movements like pas de cheval and passé, emphasizing the clarity of the foot's path and the strength of the supporting leg. As the class progresses, we move into center work, where the emphasis shifts toward artistry, speed, and musicality. A significant portion of the lesson is dedicated to mastering the bourrée movement, ensuring smooth footwork and graceful arm placement.

You will also practice the piqué ballonné, learning how to combine these steps into cohesive, expressive routines. Throughout the session, Julie provides expert guidance on maintaining control during fast ankle movements and transitions like the tourné pas de bourrée and piqué sous-sus. By focusing on both technical precision and artistic expression, this class helps you bridge the gap between simple exercises and performance-ready choreography.

Whether you are looking to improve your balance or increase the speed of your footwork, this intermediate pointe class offers the structured practice needed to excel. Broche Ballet is committed to providing high-quality, accessible instruction for adult dancers, and this video is a perfect example of our technical yet encouraging approach. Put on your pointe shoes and get ready to challenge yourself with a blend of strength-building exercises and beautiful center work.