What You'll Learn
- Techniques to improve stability and balance while wearing pointe shoes in the center.
- How to execute controlled tendu, tombé, and développé movements.
- The importance of core engagement and proper weight distribution to prevent a sickled foot.
- Practical combinations to bridge the gap between barre work and center floor sequences.
- Proper alignment of the supporting and working legs during complex movements.
About This Video
Mastering the transition from the stability of the barre to the freedom of the center is one of the most challenging aspects of ballet, especially when wearing pointe shoes. In this comprehensive 32-minute class from Broche Ballet, we bridge that gap by performing a full barre sequence in the center, staying entirely on flat. This specialized approach allows you to focus on your proprioception and core stability without the immediate challenge of rising en pointe.
Throughout the session, our instructor provides meticulous guidance on essential ballet movements. You will practice controlled tendu sequences, focusing on the articulation of the foot within the boîtier of your pointe shoe. We also delve into tombé and développé combinations that require extreme precision and strength.
By performing these movements in the center, you are forced to find your own vertical alignment and engage your stabilizing muscles in ways that are often masked when holding onto a physical barre. One of the primary goals of this lesson is to eliminate common technical errors, such as the 'sickle' foot, which can lead to injury. We emphasize the importance of maintaining a strong, turned-out leg and a high passé or retiré position.
You will also work on en dedans movements, ensuring that your rotation comes from the hip while the supporting leg remains grounded and secure. The class also covers the essential lunge, a fundamental movement for stability that sets the foundation for more advanced center work. By the end of this session, you will have a better understanding of how to hold your weight over your toes, how to engage your core to support a développé devant, and how to move with the grace and control required for professional-level execution.
Whether you are new to pointe work or a seasoned dancer looking to refine your technique, this Broche Ballet practice is an invaluable tool for building the confidence and balance necessary for center floor mastery.
