What You'll Learn
- Techniques for achieving a soft landing in piqué ballonné to avoid crashing into the heel
- How to refine balance and timing during pas de bourrée and passé sequences
- Executing smooth transitions from one-handed barre work to center practice
- Improving core stability and ankle strength for sustained sous-sous balances
- Mastering the sequence of piqué movements for fluid center combinations
About This Video
Welcome to this comprehensive 44-minute Intermediate Pointe class at Broche Ballet, specifically designed to bridge the gap between barre stability and center control. This session focuses on the intricate mechanics of piqué movements, with a deep dive into the piqué ballonné and its integration into fluid combinations. Mastering these steps requires a delicate balance of strength and grace, which we break down step-by-step to help you feel confident en pointe.
We begin the class with one-handed barre work to establish a strong foundation of alignment and ankle stability. You will practice specific exercises targeting plié, relevé, and passé to ensure your transitions are seamless. A significant portion of this lesson is dedicated to the technical nuances of the piqué ballonné.
Our instructor breaks down the timing—emphasizing the upward lift and the essential soft landing—ensuring you avoid crashing into the heel, which is a common challenge for intermediate dancers as they progress. Moving away from the barre, the center work challenges your core stability and proprioception. You will learn to navigate sequences that include pas de bourrée, sous-sous, and sustained balances.
The class focuses heavily on the "rebalance" technique, helping you find your center of gravity even after dynamic movements like a piqué brush or a preparation for turns. We focus on the coordination of the arms to assist in these transitions, ensuring that every movement is as artistic as it is athletic. By the end of this session, you will have a much better understanding of how to maintain a pulled-up torso and a stable supporting leg while en pointe.
Whether you are practicing at home or in a studio environment, these exercises provide the repetition and technical cues necessary to master complex sequences. At Broche Ballet, we believe in providing high-quality, technical instruction that empowers adult dancers to reach their full potential. Join us for this class and take your intermediate technique to the next level through focused practice and professional guidance.
