What You'll Learn
- Refining stability and core engagement through one-hand barre exercises like plié and relevé en pointe.
- Executing complex center sequences including piqué turns, tombé, and pas de bourrée combinations.
- Enhancing port de bras and allongé lines to coordinate upper body movement with intricate footwork.
- Improving center balance and spatial awareness using première and quatrième positions.
- Developing precision in small jumps and transitional steps to build strength and confidence en pointe.
About This Video
Take your pointe work to the next level with this comprehensive 44-minute Intermediate Pointe class from Broche Ballet. This session is specifically designed for dancers who have mastered the basics of dancing en pointe and are ready to challenge their stability and technique. The class begins with a rigorous one-hand barre series.
By transitioning to a single hand on the barre, you will develop a stronger sense of self-support and core engagement, which is essential for successful center work. During the barre portion, we focus on precision in every movement, from foundational pliés and tendus to more complex piqué and relevé exercises. The instructor provides detailed guidance on alignment, ensuring that your weight is correctly placed over your toes to promote longevity in your dance practice.
Moving into the center, the class shifts focus to balance and fluidity. You will practice classic sequences involving tombé, pas de bourrée, and chassé, all while maintaining the strength and poise required for pointe. A significant portion of the lesson is dedicated to port de bras, helping you coordinate your upper body with your footwork for a truly expressive performance.
The instructor's clear demonstrations and corrections throughout the class help demystify complex movements like piqué turns or the pas de bourrée. By focusing on the allongé line of the arms and the specific placement of the feet in première and quatrième positions, you will cultivate the clean aesthetic required in intermediate ballet. This class emphasizes that pointe work is not just about the feet, but about total body integration—using your core to lift out of the shoes and your breath to power through movements.
This practice session provides a reliable structure that you can return to repeatedly to measure your progress. You will learn how to use the corners of the room to direct your energy and how to maintain a solid square torso during tricky transitions. Join us at Broche Ballet and refine your artistry through this structured, expert-led pointe practice.
