What You'll Learn
- Refining balance and weight placement during one-handed barre work.
- Executing precise pirouettes from 5th position en pointe.
- Improving transitions with tombé, piqué, and pas de bourrée sequences.
- Developing control in center combinations including arabesque and passé.
- Enhancing articulation through rolling down from pointe with control.
About This Video
Welcome to this comprehensive 47-minute intermediate pointe class at Broche Ballet. This session is specifically designed for dancers who have moved beyond the basics and are ready to challenge their stability and technique both at the barre and in the center. The class begins with intensive one-handed barre work.
Transitioning from two hands to one is a pivotal step in developing the core strength and placement required for advanced ballet movements. We focus on foundational exercises such as plié, relevé, and tendu en pointe, ensuring your alignment is vertical and your weight is properly distributed over the box of the shoe. You will practice articulating through the feet, focusing on the rolling down phase to build essential strength in the metatarsals and ankles.
A key highlight of this lesson is the focus on pirouettes from 5th position at the barre. This allows you to find your vertical axis and practice the retiré placement with the added security of the barre before moving into the center. We also explore the mechanics of the piqué turn, emphasizing the importance of aiming for a target and maintaining a sharp spot to avoid dizziness and maintain control.
In the center portion of the class, we combine these elements into fluid sequences. You will work on transitions like the tombé into a pas de bourrée, a classic ballet movement that requires precise footwork and musical timing. We also incorporate arabesque and passé positions to challenge your balance en pointe without the support of the barre.
Throughout the session, we delve into correct ballet terminology and the nuances of execution. Whether you are refining your croisé alignment or working on a smooth soutenu, this practice emphasizes control over momentum. Join Broche Ballet to elevate your pointe work and find greater technical freedom in your dancing.
