What You'll Learn
- Techniques for executing controlled piqué fouetté and finger turns en pointe.
- Strategies for maintaining balance and alignment during single-leg relevés.
- How to achieve smooth transitions from arabesque plié into pas de bourrée.
- Proper placement of the working foot in passé to ensure stability during turns.
About This Video
Welcome to a comprehensive intermediate pointe class designed to bridge the gap between barre work and center mastery. This 46-minute session at Broche Ballet focuses on the intricate transitions and technical precision required for advanced pointe work. We begin with one hand on the barre, emphasizing stability during single-leg relevés and preparing the body for more complex center combinations.
The instructor provides meticulous feedback on proper alignment, specifically focusing on keeping the heel forward and the kneecap stable during passé movements to ensure a secure turnout and balance. As we move into the center, the challenge intensifies with combinations featuring arabesque, balancé, and pas de bourrée. A key highlight of this class is the focus on piqué fouetté and finger turns, where we explore the mechanics of turning en pointe with control and grace.
Learn how to maintain balance while transitioning through pas de bourrée and pas de cheval into croisé and effacé positions. The class emphasizes the importance of the standing leg's strength and the fluid transition of the working leg to ensure smooth landings from an arabesque plié. By the end of this session, you will have a deeper understanding of how to manage your weight distribution en pointe, leading to more confident and expressive dancing.
Whether you are looking to polish your pirouettes or improve your single-leg strength, this class offers the detailed corrections necessary to elevate your ballet practice.
