What You'll Learn
- Refine renversé technique by focusing on the passé and arm coordination.
- Improve stability during one-hand barre exercises and center pirouettes.
- Master the 'up and back' arm placement to maintain lift en pointe.
- Correct common alignment issues to prevent falling forward during turns.
- Develop speed and precision in center combinations involving pas de bourrée and chassé.
About This Video
Elevate your practice with this comprehensive 46-minute intermediate pointe class from Broche Ballet. This session is specifically designed for dancers who have moved beyond the basics and are ready to challenge their stability with one-hand barre exercises and dynamic center combinations. We begin with a rigorous barre warmup that emphasizes the transition to center, focusing on the strength and alignment necessary to dance en pointe with confidence.
A significant portion of this lesson is dedicated to the technical mastery of the renversé. Our instructor breaks down the mechanics of this advanced movement, highlighting the crucial role of the passé. You will learn how to hit the corner with your passé and coordinate the movement of the elbow and knee to generate momentum without sacrificing form. We also address common technical issues, such as the tendency to fall forward during pirouettes, providing cues on how to maintain a lifted core and proper turnout throughout your turns.
In the center, we explore fast-paced combinations featuring tombé, pas de bourrée, chassé, and sous-sus. The class focuses on building the muscle memory required for complex sequences, including the transition from a quasi fondu into a stable arabesque or a sharp pirouette. By thinking 'up and back' with the arms, you will find the lift needed to stay securely on the box during your renversé and other center work. Throughout the video, the instructor provides detailed corrections on foot placement and weight distribution to help you avoid injury and refine your artistry. Whether you are practicing at home or in the studio, this Broche Ballet class offers the professional guidance needed to take your intermediate pointe work to the next level.
