What You'll Learn
- Advanced promenade techniques focusing on glute and shoulder stability
- Proper alignment of the head and upper body over the supporting foot to maintain balance
- Executing controlled fondu, tombé, and enveloppé combinations in the center
- Maintaining turnout and heel placement while wearing pointe shoes
- Building core strength and confidence to transition away from barre support
About This Video
Transitioning your practice from the barre to the center is one of the most challenging steps in a dancer's journey, especially when wearing pointe shoes. This 34-minute class from Broche Ballet is specifically designed to help you bridge that gap. While the exercises in this session are performed on flat, wearing your pointe shoes adds a layer of weight and resistance that challenges your proprioception and forces a deeper engagement of the stabilizing muscles. By working in the center, you will begin to build the necessary confidence to perform without the physical support of the barre.
Throughout the class, we focus on advanced technical elements including fondu, tombé, and enveloppé. A major highlight of this session is the promenade technique. You will learn how to maintain absolute stability in the glute and the standing-side shoulder to ensure your upper body remains perfectly centered over your foot. We address common pitfalls, such as the 'kangaroo step,' and explain why keeping the head aligned over the supporting leg is vital for maintaining balance during rotations. If the head shifts off-balance, the feet will naturally struggle to catch up, leading to instability.
Precision in footwork is also a core focus. The instructor provides detailed guidance on maintaining turnout and ensuring the heel stays down and forward during front movements. By practicing these sequences—ranging from tendu and passé to complex promenade combinations—you will develop the strength required for more advanced pointe work. Whether you are preparing for your first center pirouettes en pointe or simply looking to refine your alignment and control, this class offers the professional insights needed to elevate your technique. Join us at Broche Ballet as we explore the nuance of center work and help you find your center of gravity with grace and strength.
