Intermediate Pointe: One-Hand Barre and Center Focus on Pirouettes

Elevate your training with this comprehensive 45-minute intermediate ballet class focused on the nuances of pointe work. Transitioning from two hands to one hand on the barre requires a heightened sense of core engagement and balance, which serves as the foundation for the center work explored in this session. At Broche Ballet, we believe in the power of precision.

This class begins with a series of barre exercises designed to improve your piqué movements, emphasizing the importance of brushing the floor with the toe to achieve maximum lift and stability. You will learn to articulate through your pointe shoes with greater control, specifically focusing on the mechanics of rolling down and passing through the foot with grace. In the center, the focus shifts to the technical execution of pirouettes and turns.

We break down the mechanics of the soutenu, including the necessary brush and chassé movements, to ensure a fluid rotation. Dancers will also work on the proper landing technique for a pas de bourrée, ensuring a clean fourth position and a sharp coupé. One of the most significant challenges of intermediate pointe work is memorizing complex choreography while managing the physical demands of the shoes.

This lesson includes a sophisticated final combination designed to test your mental stamina and physical precision. From the initial rond de jambe to the final curtsy or révérence, you will be encouraged to pay close attention to details like foot placement, body alignment, and the shaping of the back during movements like the chassé. Whether you are working on your pique-puenté combinations or refining your pirouette control, this class provides the technical building blocks necessary for advanced pointe artistry.