What You'll Learn
- Refining pirouette preparation with a strong down-up-hold technique
- Improving balance and control during center combinations like sissonne ouvert
- Managing tempo variations to keep the body engaged and responsive
- Executing fast pas de bourrée turns and fluid leg transitions
- Developing strength for stable sous-sus and graceful arabesque positions
About This Video
Elevate your pointe technique with this comprehensive 42-minute intermediate class from Broche Ballet. This session is specifically designed for dancers ready to transition from the security of two hands on the barre to the challenges of one-hand exercises and full center work. We begin at the barre, focusing on building the necessary ankle strength and core stability required for complex movements en pointe.
The core of this class focuses on the mechanics of balance and rotation. You will work through detailed exercises for pirouettes, emphasizing the critical down, up, and hold preparation that ensures a successful turn. By breaking down the transition from a deep plié into a stable relevé, you will find more consistency in your center turns.
We also explore the pas de bourrée and pas de basque, focusing on how to maintain speed and fluidity without sacrificing proper form. A key highlight of this practice is the focus on tempo and rhythm. The instructor guides you through combinations that mix up the timing, forcing your body to stay engaged and reactive.
This is essential for developing the quick feet needed for intermediate and advanced pointe variations. You will also practice sissonne ouvert en pointe, learning how to coordinate the jump and landing with control and grace. Throughout the class, the instructor provides specific feedback and corrections tailored to intermediate dancers.
Whether you are working on your arabesque line or refining your sous-sus, the goal is to build confidence and strength. We delve into the nuances of transitions, such as the tombé into pas de bourrée, ensuring that every movement is connected and intentional. The center portion of the class is designed to challenge your stamina while maintaining a high level of technical precision.
By practicing these elements in a structured environment, you will develop the muscle memory needed for more advanced choreography and more expressive performances.
