What You'll Learn
- Isolate the upper body and port de bras for dramatic expression while maintaining stable legs en pointe.
- Improve transitions by initiating the plié during the descent from the box to ensure a smooth, controlled roll-down.
- Develop coordination through multi-step sequences involving ton lié, piqué, and weight shifts.
- Enhance artistry by matching head movements and facial expressions to the mood and phrasing of the music.
- Strengthen balance in various positions including sous-sus, passé, and coupé while on the box.
About This Video
Welcome to a specialized Broche Ballet class designed to bridge the gap between technical execution and artistic performance. In this 31-minute session, 'Artistry en Pointe,' we explore how to maintain rock-solid stability in the legs and hips while allowing the upper body to express the nuance and character of the music. Set to a delightfully spooky and fun soundtrack, this class encourages you to find the joy in your pointe shoes while tackling challenging combinations that focus on both strength and storytelling.
Our session begins at the barre with a primary focus on meticulous foot articulation. Through parallel warm-ups, you will work on rolling through demi-pointe to the box, ensuring every part of the foot is engaged and prepared for the work ahead. We then move into tendu sequences with relevé and dramatic sous-sus, where we introduce the concept of upper body isolation.
You will learn to coordinate your head, eyes, and fingers to create a narrative, all while your lower body remains disciplined and strong. A key technical focus of this class is mastering the descent from the box. Many dancers struggle with a jarring drop; here, we practice initiating the plié during the roll-down to ensure a fluid, buttery transition back to the floor.
This attention to detail in your transitions is what elevates your dancing from student to artist. As we progress, we delve into more complex movements including ton lié, piqué transitions, and precise weight shifts that require advanced coordination. The class culminates in center-style combinations featuring developpé and écarté, as well as playful 'grooving' bourrées.
By the end of this Broche Ballet session, you will not only have strengthened your technique but also discovered a new level of performance quality. Whether you are practicing in a home studio or a professional space, this class offers the tools to make your pointe work truly come alive through musicality and character.
