What You'll Learn
- How to integrate multiple steps like pas de bourrée and piqué sous-sous into fluid sequences.
- Maintaining strong feet and straight legs during complex weight transfers and turns.
- Executing a "potpourri" combination that tests stamina and technical coordination.
- Refining transitions between pas de cheval, chassé, and clean passé closures.
About This Video
Welcome to Week 14 of the Broche Ballet Beginner Pointe Cohort. As we approach the final stages of our 16-week program, the focus shifts toward fluid integration and technical mastery. This class, "Putting it all together," is designed to help you bridge the gap between isolated exercises and the continuous flow of classical choreography.
Under the guidance of our expert instructors at Broche Ballet, you will explore how to maintain your strength and alignment while navigating more demanding sequences. The lesson begins with a focused review of core mechanics, emphasizing the necessity of strong feet and engaged legs. From there, we dive into a series of combinations that incorporate the various steps learned throughout the cohort.
You will work on mastering the transition between movements like the pas de bourrée, coup-de-pied, and piqué sous-sous. A central challenge in this session is the "potpourri" combination—a sequence that tests your stamina and coordination by blending multiple techniques into a single phrase. This includes executing two pas de bourrée, two coup-de-pied, a piqué sous-sous, and four échappés in succession.
This exercise is vital for developing the ability to find your bearings and keep your legs straight during complex shifts in weight. Furthermore, the class covers the nuances of the pas de cheval and chassé, reinforcing the importance of the plié and relevé as the foundation of all pointe work. You will also practice the haute-pied-à movement, focusing on the precision of the foot's articulation.
We finish the session with clean passé movements, ensuring your alignment is crisp and your closures are secure. This class is an essential milestone in your pointe journey, providing the confidence needed to move with grace and control. Join us as we refine these foundational elements and prepare for the exciting final weeks of your training.
