What You'll Learn
- Master the transition from two-handed to one-handed barre work for better stability.
- Learn the mechanics of pushing over the box in tombé to avoid sinking.
- Refine the piqué passé by focusing on back leg placement and alignment.
- Develop center-floor confidence through échappé and sous-sus combinations.
- Improve fluidity and weight transfer with pas de cheval and chassé back.
About This Video
Progressing to intermediate pointe work requires a shift from relying on the barre to finding your own independent center of gravity. This session from Broche Ballet is designed to bridge that gap, challenging you to transition from two hands on the barre to one, and eventually moving into center work with confidence. The lesson focuses on the delicate balance of weight distribution and the precise mechanics of your footwear, ensuring you are working safely and effectively over your box.
Throughout the class, we dive deep into the mechanics of the piqué passé and tombé. A common pitfall in these movements is sinking into the shoe or failing to find the vertical axis quickly enough. Our instructor provides detailed cues on how to push yourself over the box during a tombé and why the back leg must be 'shot back' during a piqué passé to maintain a stable line of gravity. These technical nuances are what differentiate a beginner's struggle from an intermediate dancer's grace.
Beyond the piqué work, the class explores the fluidity of pas de cheval and chassé, teaching you how to 'hang back' just enough to step underneath yourself with precision. This control is vital for the center work that follows, where we practice combinations involving plié, échappé, and sous-sus. By focusing on the quality of the descent—going up and then right back down to pick up the foot—you will build the necessary strength for more complex allegro and turning sequences.
Whether you are practicing in a home studio or a professional space, this video provides the structure needed to develop a professional sense of alignment and musicality. We conclude with a traditional curtsy, allowing you to show off a stretched foot and acknowledge the hard work put into your practice. Join Broche Ballet as we refine your artistry and technical execution en pointe.
