What You'll Learn
- How to use the upper back as a counterbalance for more stable and expressive pointe work.
- Techniques for fluid sous-sus, attitude, and fouetté turns en pointe.
- Methods to "push the heart up and out" to enhance artistic presence and extension.
- Integrating upper body fluidity with precise foot placement and plié movements.
- Strategies to find "calm breaks" in the back and neck to create a professional look.
About This Video
Welcome to a soul-stirring pointe session at Broche Ballet designed to bridge the gap between technical execution and artistic performance. In this class, titled "Artistry en Pointe," we move beyond the basic mechanics of footwork to explore the nuances of movement that define a true dancer. Set to the evocative piano accompaniment of David Plumpton, this lesson guides you through a unique "pas de deux with your barre," treating the barre as a partner to help find depth in your movement.
Throughout the session, we delve into foundational and complex steps including sous-sus, attitude, and the dramatic fourth position. A central pillar of this class is the concept of the upper back as a counterbalance. While the upper spine is structurally stable, we learn to use it to create an illusion of extreme flexibility and grace.
By "pushing the heart up and out," you will discover how to create a sense of calm that radiates through the neck and fingertips, even during demanding work. We will practice specific sequences involving fouetté turns, finger turns, and fluid passé movements. The goal is to move your focus away from the feet and into the core of your artistry.
Whether you are working on your arabesque or finding extra moments of movement in a plié, the instructor provides constant feedback to help you counterbalance the front of the body with a strong, expressive back. This class is an invitation to play, enjoy your pointe shoes, and find the "calm breaks" that make ballet look effortless. Join our Broche Ballet community and transform your technical practice into a performance that feels as good as it looks.
