What You'll Learn
- Master the mechanics of en dedans pirouettes from a one-handed barre into the center.
- Improve upper body stability and shoulder alignment to maintain balance during complex rotations.
- Utilize expressive port de bras to frame the body and add momentum to your pointe work.
- Apply correct placement in écarté and passé to ensure a clean and controlled turn.
About This Video
Welcome to this comprehensive 38-minute intermediate pointe class at Broche Ballet, specifically designed to bridge the gap between stable barre work and fluid center combinations. This session focuses on the intricate mechanics of the en dedans pirouette, a turn that rotates inward toward the supporting leg. Executing these turns en pointe requires a sophisticated blend of core strength, precise alignment, and expressive port de bras.
We begin with a series of exercises at the barre with one hand for support. This allows you to focus on the essential preparatory movements, such as tendu and plié, while establishing the vertical axis needed for successful turns. You will practice transitioning through écarté to find the correct placement for your en dedans rotation.
The instructor emphasizes the importance of keeping the upper body still and the right shoulder stable as you move into passé. By mastering the développé into the turn, you ensure a clean and controlled ascent into sous-sus. As we move to the center, the challenge increases.
You will learn how to use your arms not just for balance, but as a frame that adds visual interest and momentum to your turns. Proper port de bras technique is crucial here; by coordinating your arm movements with your plié, you create a seamless transition from preparation to rotation. We will also explore the role of the working leg—ensuring it stays behind or firmly in passé—to maintain a tight center of gravity.
Throughout the class, you will receive guidance on project planning for your en dedans pirouettes, helping you identify specific areas for improvement, from your initial tendu to the final cambré. This lesson is perfect for dancers looking to build confidence en pointe while developing the technical prowess required for advanced center work. Join us at Broche Ballet to refine your technique and achieve a smooth, controlled en dedans pirouette.
