What You'll Learn
- How to maintain balance in piqué movements by driving the hip forward
- Precision in transitions using tombé and pas de bourrée combinations
- Developing control and timing during one-handed barre work
- Executing clean center sequences including arabesque and passé en pointe
About This Video
Elevate your practice with this comprehensive 46-minute Intermediate Ballet Pointe class from Broche Ballet. This session is meticulously designed for dancers looking to transition their strength from the safety of the barre into fluid, controlled center work. The class begins with focused exercises using one hand on the barre, challenging your stability and forcing a deeper engagement of the core and supporting leg.
A central theme of this lesson is mastering the piqué balancé. Our instructor emphasizes the critical importance of driving the hip forward to maintain a strong vertical axis, preventing the common mistake of pulling away from the point of balance. You will explore a variety of intermediate combinations, including refined tendu sequences and the intricate footwork of the tombé and pas de bourrée.
These movements require not just strength, but a keen sense of timing and control to execute smoothly en pointe. As we move into the center, the difficulty increases as we work on transitions like the sous-sus. The class focuses on the transition between movements, ensuring that every shift of weight is intentional and grounded.
You will practice maintaining proper hip alignment and posture while performing more complex sequences that include passé and arabesque. By slowing down the pace to focus on proper technique, students can identify and correct subtle misalignments that often go unnoticed in faster combinations. The session concludes with a traditional curtsy, allowing you to finish your practice with grace and mindfulness.
Whether you are working toward professional-level stability or simply want to feel more confident in your pointe shoes, this class offers the technical feedback and structured practice necessary to reach your goals. Join Broche Ballet online and take the next step in your artistic journey with our expert-led intermediate pointe curriculum.
