What You'll Learn
- Refine passé placement with an emphasis on knee turnout and proper carte line alignment.
- Improve vertical stability in one-hand barre work to prepare for center floor freedom.
- Master arm and leg coordination to enhance balance during piqué and pirouette sequences.
- Execute quick pas de bourrée and promenade techniques while maintaining poise en pointe.
About This Video
Elevate your pointe work with a comprehensive class designed specifically for the intermediate dancer. This 47-minute session from Broche Ballet bridges the gap between basic stability and advanced artistry, pushing you to refine your technique both at the barre and in the center. We begin with one-hand barre exercises to challenge your core and vertical alignment, specifically focusing on the turnout and placement of the passé. The instructor provides detailed feedback on knee placement, ensuring your passé reaches the full carte line for maximum aesthetic and structural integrity.
As the class progresses, the focus shifts to the mechanics of piqué movements and the critical importance of arm-leg synchronization. You will learn how to avoid the common 'arm delay' to ensure your pirouettes and adagio sequences remain fluid and controlled. Transitioning to the center, the class tackles complex sequences featuring soutenu, chassé, and promenade en pointe. A key technical highlight includes mastering the quick pas de bourrée and lifting the heel sufficiently to facilitate smooth, elegant promenades.
Throughout the practice, the lesson emphasizes finding the 'sweet spot' of challenge—pushing your boundaries to build confidence without sacrificing form. Whether you are refining your rond de jambe or perfecting a high développé, this class provides the professional technical corrections needed for polished execution. Join us at Broche Ballet to build the strength and poise required for beautiful intermediate pointe work.
