What You'll Learn
- Master the transition to one-handed barre work to improve core stability and balance en pointe.
- Execute complex combinations featuring pas de bourrée en tournant and piqué ballonné.
- Improve precision in turns, specifically focusing on sous-sus détourné and pirouette alignment.
- Develop greater control and spatial awareness during high-speed center sequences.
About This Video
Refine your technique and build professional-level strength with this comprehensive intermediate ballet pointe class from Broche Ballet. Designed for dancers who have moved beyond the basics, this 48-minute session focuses on the critical transition from two-handed support to one-handed barre work, ultimately leading to challenging center-floor sequences. We begin at the barre, where exercises like tendu, relevé, and sous-sus are performed with one hand to increase reliance on core stability and proper weight placement.
This segment is crucial for developing the balance required for advanced pointe work. ' This sequence incorporates complex movements such as pas de bourrée en tournant and piqué ballonné, demanding high levels of spatial awareness and control. You will learn the mechanics of the sous-sus détourné, focusing on rolling through the feet and pushing off with precision to achieve a clean turn.
The instructor provides detailed feedback throughout the class, addressing common pitfalls in tombé pas de bourrée transitions and pirouette preparations. We emphasize maintaining turnout and alignment even during high-speed movements. At Broche Ballet, we believe that intermediate training is where the real artistry begins to shine.
This class focuses heavily on 'moving through' the shoes, ensuring that every plié is deep and every relevé is sharp. We explore the dynamics of the pas de bourrée, teaching you how to pick up the feet quickly to maintain rhythm during turns. By practicing these complex transitions, you will gain the confidence to execute pirouettes en pointe with greater stability.
The session concludes with a graceful révérence, allowing you to find a moment of calm and focus after the technical rigor of the class. Whether you are preparing for a performance or simply looking to improve your daily practice, this Broche Ballet class offers the technical depth and professional guidance needed to elevate your artistry en pointe.
