What You'll Learn
- Refine your stability in center movements like sous-sus and passé.
- Master the transition from tombé into pas de bourrée with proper weight placement.
- Develop power and lift in jumps such as sauté and pas de chat.
- Improve body alignment and core engagement for better balance en pointe.
- Enhance your fluidity and control during complex footwork sequences.
About This Video
Elevate your ballet practice with this specialized 14-minute intermediate pointe center class from Broche Ballet. Designed for dancers who have mastered the basics at the barre and are ready to bring their strength and grace to the middle of the floor, this session focuses on fluidity, control, and precision. In the world of pointe work, moving away from the support of the barre is a significant milestone, and this class is structured to help you make that transition smoothly and safely.
Throughout this tutorial, you will explore a variety of essential center movements including fondu, tombé, pas de bourrée, sous-sus, and passé. Our instructor provides a supportive environment, offering detailed feedback on body alignment and footwork to ensure you execute every step with confidence. One of the primary technical focuses of this class is mastering transitions.
You will learn how to use your legs as a springboard for jumping movements like sauté and how to anchor your back leg to provide the stability needed for crisp sous-sus into passé. We dive deep into the mechanics of tombé, emphasizing the importance of pushing off the floor to create a light, lifted quality rather than falling into the movement. By practicing these repetitive and intentional sequences, you will develop the muscle memory required for more complex choreography later on.
The lesson also covers the nuances of soutenu and pas de chat, encouraging dancers to find speed without sacrificing form. We emphasize the role of the back leg in providing stability and power, which is often the missing piece for dancers struggling with center balance. Whether you are working on your stability en pointe or looking to add more expression to your movements, this class offers the perfect blend of technical rigor and artistic exploration.
Finish the session with a graceful révérence, feeling more connected to your technique and ready for your next challenge. At Broche Ballet, we believe in making intermediate techniques accessible and enjoyable for every adult dancer.
