What You'll Learn
- Refine your passé technique for better weight distribution and stability en pointe
- Master the forward hip drive essential for powerful single-leg relevés
- Execute complex center combinations including piqué turns and piqué soutenu
- Develop the balance and core control required for clean, consistent pirouettes
- Improve your tombé and fondu mechanics to create more fluid transitions
About This Video
Elevate your ballet practice with this comprehensive 43-minute intermediate pointe class from Broche Ballet. Designed for dancers ready to transition from foundational exercises to more complex movements, this session focuses on the precision required for one-hand barre work and confident center combinations. We dive deep into the mechanics of the relevé, emphasizing the importance of driving the hips forward and upward to achieve a stable and aesthetic line en pointe. Throughout the lesson, our instructor provides detailed corrections on posture and alignment, ensuring that your weight is correctly distributed during every transition.
A significant portion of this class is dedicated to mastering the passé, a fundamental position that serves as the gateway to successful pirouettes. You will learn how to maintain your center of gravity while executing single-leg relevés, focusing on the strength and control needed to hold balances. In the center, we transition into compound dance combinations that challenge your stamina and coordination. You will practice the piqué turn and piqué soutenu, focusing on the sharp weight transfer and spotting techniques that make these turns appear effortless.
We also explore the relationship between the tombé and fondu, emphasizing the 'melting' quality of the supporting leg to create fluid movements. By focusing on proper placement and keeping the head back while the hips drive forward, you will develop the necessary power for turns and jumps. This class encourages patience and repetition, allowing you to build the muscle memory required for advanced ballet repertoire. Join us at the barre and refine your technique with professional guidance that honors the artistry and discipline of classical ballet.
