What You'll Learn
- Coordinating expressive port de bras with fluid chassé movements
- Mastering the rallongé technique to create elongated, professional lines
- Executing controlled turns to the corner using low-medium-high arm transitions
- Maintaining proper en pointe alignment while transitioning through first position
About This Video
At Broche Ballet, we believe that technique is the foundation upon which artistry is built. In this preview of our Artistry en Pointe series, we dive into the seamless integration of movement and expression. Dancing en pointe is about more than just strength; it is about finding the grace and fluidity that makes ballet so captivating.
This session focuses on transitioning through specific arm positions—moving from a high fifth to an open position—while maintaining stability on your pointe shoes. We explore the use of the chassé to travel across the floor, ensuring that every movement is intentional and connected. You will practice the rallongé movement, learning how to breathe through your arms to create a longer, more elegant line.
The exercise also incorporates turns to the corner, utilizing a low-medium-high progression of the arms to guide your direction and focus. Focusing on the Artistry en Pointe curriculum, this class preview is specifically designed for dancers who want to transcend the purely athletic aspects of ballet. We begin by breaking down the rallongé, a movement that requires subtle coordination between the fingertips and the breath.
As you move into a chassé, the challenge is to keep your left arm high and stable, providing a point of reference for your center of gravity. We then transition the right arm down and open it up, creating a wide, expressive frame for your movement. This coordination is essential for intermediate dancers who are looking to polish their performance quality.
The turn to the corner is another highlight, teaching you how to use your gaze and arm height—moving through low, medium, and high placements—to achieve a balanced and aesthetic turn. Throughout the session, we emphasize the importance of moving through first position, a fundamental concept that ensures your port de bras remains classical and clean. By the end of this short preview, you will understand how to coordinate your left and right arm movements while executing complex footwork.
Whether you are working on your left front alignment or focusing on the transition through first position, these exercises are designed to help you stop thinking about the mechanics of your shoes and start feeling like a true dancer.
