What You'll Learn
- Mastering stability with one hand at the barre for pointe work
- Refining center combinations featuring échappé and sous-sus
- Improving fluid transitions between tendu, tombé, and chassé
- Developing control and alignment when rolling down from pointe
- Techniques for maintaining upper back engagement and vertical line
About This Video
Elevate your pointe technique with this comprehensive intermediate-level class from Broche Ballet. This session is designed for dancers ready to challenge their stability by moving from two hands to one hand at the barre and eventually transitioning into the center. Intermediate pointe work requires a heightened focus on core engagement and precise alignment, both of which are central themes in this lesson.
The class begins with foundation-building barre exercises including tendu, plié, and tombé. These movements are essential for warming up the feet and establishing the pathway of movement that carries you through more complex sequences. You will work on maintaining a straight line from your head to your heels, ensuring that your upper back remains forward and engaged.
This posture is crucial for preventing the common mistake of sitting in the hips while en pointe. As we transition into center work, the focus shifts to dynamic movements like échappé and sous-sus. These exercises are designed to build the strength necessary for quick, controlled escapes and tight, secure finishes.
Your instructor will guide you through the nuances of the chassé, emphasizing the tendu through the foot and the controlled landing. A key takeaway from this class is learning how to roll down on one foot with grace, maintaining your balance even during difficult transitions. Throughout the session, you will receive professional guidance on how to minimize extra steps and find stillness in your poses.
We also explore traveling movements and turns, such as a large circle around the body, requiring the right foot to stay consistently in front to maintain the integrity of the line. Whether you are working on your allongé or perfecting your final curtsy, this class provides the technical feedback and encouragement needed to build confidence en pointe. Join us at Broche Ballet to refine your artistry and technical precision in a supportive environment.
