What You'll Learn
- Refining balance and control in center barre sequences while en pointe.
- The 'wrist-first' technique for more fluid and expressive port de bras.
- Proper foot placement and toe contact inside the pointe shoe during fondu and tendu.
- Executing complex adagio movements including développé, pas de cheval, and arabesque.
- Integrating breath to maintain fluidity through fast footwork and rond de jambe.
About This Video
Step away from the support of the barre and challenge your stability with this comprehensive Center Barre class designed specifically for pointe work. Hosted by Broche Ballet, this 28-minute session focuses on the intricate relationship between strength and fluidity. Transitioning your favorite barre exercises to the center requires a heightened sense of core engagement and a deep understanding of weight placement in your pointe shoes.
Throughout this practice, you will explore foundational movements such as fondu and cambré, integrating them into complex adagio sequences. We emphasize the importance of port de bras, teaching you to lead with the inside of the wrist to create a soft, 'arriving-later' aesthetic that adds professional polish to your dancing. You will also refine your rond de jambe and développé, focusing on maintaining a square hip and a lifted upper body while transitioning through various positions like arabesque.
One of the unique technical aspects of this class is the focus on internal sensation. You will learn how to feel your toes touching the bottom of the shoe during specific movements to ensure maximum control and articulation. We delve into technical details like the pas de cheval and temps lié, ensuring every transition is as deliberate as the positions themselves.
The class culminates in a series of extensions and double fouettés, allowing you to showcase the strength you've built. Whether you are working on your stability in the center or looking to improve the artistry of your arm movements, this class provides the technical insights necessary to excel. Join the Broche Ballet community and discover how focused, intentional practice can transform your pointe technique.
Remember to focus on your breathing throughout the fast footwork sections to keep your movements light and graceful.
