What You'll Learn
- The 'overcross' technique in bourrées to create natural momentum and fluid travel.
- Refined balancé mechanics focusing on the transition between relevé and controlled descent.
- How to maintain a tight su-sous position during complex center combinations.
- Developing musicality and timing while executing piqué and pas de bourrée movements.
- Proper alignment and weight distribution to ensure stability and safety en pointe.
About This Video
Congratulations on reaching the final milestone of our 16-week program! This graduation class is designed to celebrate your progress while solidifying the technical foundations required for intermediate pointe work. Throughout this 32-minute session, we focus on the intricate details that transform simple steps into fluid dance movements. We dive deep into the mechanics of the balancé, emphasizing the importance of a clean relevé and precise placement. You will learn how to properly 'fall' back down with control, ensuring your weight transitions are seamless and your alignment remains secure to prevent injury.
A significant portion of this class is dedicated to mastering pas de bourrée and bourrée sequences. We explore the 'overcross' technique—a vital secret to achieving effortless momentum. By taking the initial step further across than you might think necessary, you create the energy needed to propel the rest of the movement. We practice transitioning from this wide position back into a tight su-sous, focusing on the contrast between traveling steps and gathered positions. This mastery of space and momentum is what gives pointe work its ethereal, floating quality.
In addition to technical exercises, we focus on piqué movements and center combinations that challenge your musicality and timing. The instructor provides real-time corrections on posture and foot articulation, helping you find the balance between strength and grace. We conclude this series with a graduation celebration and a discussion of your future dance plans. As always at Broche Ballet, we prioritize a supportive environment that encourages adult dancers to reach their full potential. The class wraps up with a thorough stretching and relaxation sequence to reward your body for 16 weeks of dedication. Put on your pointe shoes one last time for this series and celebrate how far you have come!
