What You'll Learn
- Mastering core engagement to maintain stability while dancing en pointe.
- Refining the 'push down' technique in tendu and dégagé to improve floor connection.
- Executing grand battement with a focus on a strong, engaged standing leg.
- Integrating port de bras and allongé to maintain upper body fluidity during technical work.
- Developing precise weight transitions through movements like temps lié and demi-plié.
About This Video
Elevate your pointe work with Broche Ballet in this comprehensive 33-minute class focused on the 'balancing act' of the center barre. Transitioning from the physical support of the barre to the open floor requires a deep understanding of core engagement and technical precision. This session is specifically designed to help intermediate and advanced dancers find their center while wearing pointe shoes, ensuring every movement is executed with both strength and grace.
Throughout the lesson, we focus on the fundamental principle that a strong connection to the floor is the key to height and stability. You will work through essential exercises including tendu, dégagé, and grand battement. The instructor emphasizes the importance of the standing leg, reminding dancers that the higher the working leg reaches, the more grounded the supporting foot must feel.
By pushing down with the heel whenever the foot touches the floor, you build the necessary resistance to maintain balance en pointe. Beyond footwork, this class integrates fluid port de bras and allongé to ensure the upper body remains expressive. You will practice the temps lié, a movement requiring a soft demi-plié to transition weight seamlessly between positions.
This focus on weight distribution is vital for any dancer looking to move with more confidence in their pointe shoes. Whether you are working on your posture or refining your rond de jambe, the feedback provided in this class will help you maintain a precise line. Join Broche Ballet as we break down the mechanics of balance, helping you to engage your core, lengthen your limbs, and find security in your center work.
This practice is an excellent way to bridge the gap between traditional barre exercises and the demanding combinations found in center stage choreography.
