What You'll Learn
- How to generate momentum for en dedans pirouettes through correct working leg transitions.
- Techniques for using the upper back and shoulders to initiate and stabilize rotations.
- Improving single-leg stability on pointe during piqué and passé movements.
- Coordinating weight shifts and counterbalances between movements like échappé and développé.
- Maintaining level shoulders and a connected heel for more precise turns.
About This Video
Take your pointe technique to the next level with Broche Ballet’s comprehensive intermediate class focused on en dedans pirouettes. In this 42-minute session, we transition from one-hand barre work to the center, bridging the gap between foundational strength and dynamic execution. The lesson begins with a focused review of en dedans preparations, emphasizing the critical transition of the working leg from the back to the front.
This specific path is essential for generating the correct momentum needed for successful turns. You will engage in precise exercises including tendu and fondu, designed to build the single-leg stability required for dancing en pointe. A key focus is placed on the piqué passé, ensuring that you find your vertical axis immediately upon rising.
One of the primary technical challenges addressed in this class is the role of the upper body during rotations. Rather than relying solely on the legs—which can often lead to the knee turning in or losing the turn's shape—the instructor guides you in using the upper back and shoulders to initiate and control the rotation. By keeping the shoulders level and the spine lengthened, you will achieve a more controlled and aesthetically pleasing pirouette.
As we move to the center, the class incorporates complex combinations of sous-sus, bourrée, and échappé. You will learn to coordinate weight shifts between movements like développé, finding a necessary counterbalance between the upper body and the working leg. Throughout the practice, corrections focus on maintaining a high relevé and ensuring the heel of the working foot stays connected to the standing leg during the rotation.
Join us at Broche Ballet to refine your precision, control, and momentum. Whether you are looking to master a single en dedans turn or improve your overall poise en pointe, this class provides the technical breakdown and repetitive practice needed for intermediate mastery. We conclude with a graceful combination that synthesizes all elements, followed by a final révérence.
