What You'll Learn
- Master the Giselle-inspired pas de bras style with a focus on slow, expressive timing.
- Improve toe control and metatarsal flexibility through pas de cheval and enveloppé exercises.
- Learn to use knee placement to create visual magic with your skirt during passés.
- Refine core ballet movements en pointe including développé, fondu, and cambré.
- Develop a flowing connection between intricate footwork and upper body artistry.
About This Video
Step into the studio with Broche Ballet for a comprehensive 34-minute barre session designed specifically for dancing en pointe. This class transcends basic repetition, focusing on the intersection of technical strength and the ethereal beauty that defines classical ballet. Whether you are preparing for center work or simply want to strengthen your ankles and improve your line, this practice offers a deep dive into refined movement.
Our session begins with the foundations: plié and tendu. Here, we emphasize the "slow and beautiful" timing required for professional-level performance. We take inspiration from the iconic pas de bras found in the ballet Giselle, teaching you how to coordinate the breath with your arms and legs.
You will learn the secret to "levitating" your skirt using the knee during a pas de bras or passé, a visual magic trick that elevates your artistry. By shifting your focus from just the foot to the impact of the knee, you create a more stable and aesthetically pleasing line. As we progress through the barre, we tackle more complex movements such as développé, fondu, and cambré.
We pay close attention to the allongé, ensuring the stretch is felt from the core to the fingertips. A significant portion of the class is dedicated to footwork precision. Exercises like pas de cheval and enveloppé are utilized to enhance toe control, flexibility, and the strength of the metatarsals.
These movements are essential for any dancer looking to achieve a seamless transition from the floor to full pointe. Throughout the class, you will receive detailed technical cues focused on alignment and execution. We explore how to lift the hem of the skirt during a passé so it seemingly disappears, adding a touch of professional flair to your practice.
This class is an invitation to slow down, breathe, and focus on the nuances that make ballet truly beautiful. Join us at the barre and refine your pointe technique with Broche Ballet.
