What You'll Learn
- Refine piqué passé transitions by initiating the relevé from the back foot for better efficiency.
- Master pirouette stability by optimizing hip alignment, arm placement, and spotting techniques.
- Enhance foot articulation through 'fancy feet' combinations and intricate hitch steps.
- Coordinate epaulement and port de bras to maintain artistic expression during technical sequences.
- Improve weight placement and balance during center floor transitions and waltz steps.
About This Video
Elevate your artistry and technical precision with this comprehensive 46-minute Intermediate/Advanced Ballet Pointe class from Broche Ballet. This session is specifically designed for experienced dancers who wish to sharpen their footwork—often referred to as 'fancy feet'—while mastering the complexities of turns and transitions en pointe. We begin the session with a rigorous barre sequence, focusing on the fundamentals of ankle stability and alignment through demi-plié, tendu, and relevé. By emphasizing correct heel placement and a strong sus-sous, we build the necessary foundation for the demanding center work that follows.
In the center, the class challenges your stability and fluidity with a series of dynamic combinations. We explore movements such as tombé piqué, piqué passé, and the athletic temps de flèche, focusing on efficient weight transfers. A significant portion of this lesson is dedicated to the mechanics of the pirouette. You will learn how to adjust your hip alignment and arm placement to maintain verticality, preventing the common tendency to fall forward during turns. Through focused spotting and core engagement, you will learn to resist centrifugal force, ensuring your pirouettes are both controlled and elegant.
Artistry is never secondary to technique at Broche Ballet. Throughout the class, we integrate the use of epaulement and fluid port de bras to ensure the upper body remains expressive even during intricate footwork like the pas de bourrée and échappé. We also dive into foot articulation with specialized 'hitch steps' and weight transfers in our fondu sequences. The class concludes with a classical reverence, blending technical practice with the traditional grace of a curtsy. Whether you are looking to improve your piqué transitions or refine your overall performance quality, this class provides the professional insights needed to excel en pointe.
