What You'll Learn
- Refine piqué arabesque technique by focusing on leg extension and energy engagement.
- Improve center stability during fondu and deep cambré movements.
- Master the coordination of shoulders to facilitate smooth transitions between steps.
- Learn a choreographed révérence to finish your practice with professional grace.
- Build confidence performing intermediate pointe sequences without the support of the barre.
About This Video
Embark on a refined journey into pointe work with this 15-minute intermediate center practice from Broche Ballet. This session is specifically designed for dancers who have already established their foundation at the barre and are ready to challenge their stability, alignment, and artistry in the center. Throughout this class, we focus on translating strength into fluid, expressive movement.
The curriculum covers essential intermediate steps, starting with foundational movements like plié and fondu. We dive deep into the mechanics of the fondu, emphasizing the melting quality while using the shoulders to navigate out of a deep cambré. Proper alignment and control are paramount here to ensure safety and grace while en pointe.
A significant portion of the class is dedicated to mastering the piqué arabesque. You will learn the importance of engaging energy and trusting your standing leg to achieve a secure, lifted position. We explore how to slide and reach into the arabesque, ensuring the transition is as beautiful as the pose itself.
These movements require a blend of physical strength and mental confidence, which our instructor helps you build through detailed corrections and encouraging feedback. Beyond technical drills, we integrate these steps into choreographed sequences, including a grand jeté and a formal révérence. Practicing the révérence with attention to details like the rond de jambe allows you to finish your practice with the elegance and poise of a professional performer.
At Broche Ballet, we believe that pointe work should be as enjoyable as it is challenging. This practice encourages you to maintain momentum and avoid feeling stuck in your movements. By focusing on the role of the shoulders and the extension of the limbs, you will find a new sense of freedom en pointe.
Join us to refine your technique, gain confidence away from the barre, and truly enjoy taking your pointe shoes out for a spin.
