What You'll Learn
- How to launch into pas de bourrée with power by pushing off the floor effectively.
- Techniques for maintaining balance in turns by grounding the big toe and using the ribs for rotation.
- Executing precise piqué coupé and piqué passé sequences with a single hand on the barre.
- Refining the tombé pas de bourrée to ensure a controlled and professional finish to any combination.
About This Video
Welcome to an intensive intermediate pointe session with Broche Ballet, specifically designed for dancers ready to transition from the stability of the barre to the fluidity of center work. This class focuses on the delicate balance between technical precision and the athletic power required for advanced pointe work. We begin at the barre with one hand, challenging your core stability and alignment through complex piqué coupé and piqué passé sequences.
The instructor emphasizes that pointe is not merely about reaching the vertical position, but about the propulsion used to get there. You will learn how to launch into a pas de bourrée by actively pushing off the floor rather than simply performing a passive relevé. Moving into the center, the lesson tackles the mechanics of turns and balance.
A key takeaway from this session is the focus on grounding the big toe of the working leg to maintain stability during rotations. We also explore the relationship between the port de bras and the torso, teaching you how to use your ribs to pull the body around during turns rather than relying solely on arm momentum. The class concludes with sophisticated finishing techniques, focusing on the tombé pas de bourrée.
You will learn how to create space and maintain a controlled, elegant line even when space is limited. Whether you are looking to sharpen your execution of specific movements like the chassé or aiming to improve your overall fluidity en pointe, this guided practice provides the detailed corrections and professional demonstrations needed to elevate your dance artistry to the next level.
