What You'll Learn
- Refine stability with one-hand barre exercises focusing on proper footwork and alignment.
- Master weight transfer in center combinations including piqué, tombé, and passé.
- Improve foot articulation and strength through targeted tendu and relevé sequences.
- Develop smooth, efficient transitions in chaînés, soutenu, and bourrée movements.
- Learn to engage the core and use the back leg to generate momentum for turns.
About This Video
Welcome to this comprehensive 42-minute intermediate pointe class from Broche Ballet. This session is specifically designed for dancers ready to transition away from the full support of the barre and find their independent balance in the center. The class begins with focused one-hand barre exercises, a crucial progression for building the ankle and core strength required for advanced en pointe work. You will focus on precise tendu movements and piqué actions, ensuring that your weight is correctly placed over the box of your pointe shoes to maintain proper alignment and prevent injury.
Moving into more complex sequences, we explore tombé and passé combinations. A central theme of this lesson is learning how to use the back leg to generate momentum and execute efficient weight transfers. By mastering the shift from a deep plié into a relevé or a piqué position, you will develop the fluidity and grace necessary for classical repertoire. The instructor provides detailed corrections throughout, emphasizing the importance of core engagement and a lifted posture to facilitate smooth transitions.
The class concludes with slower center combinations, allowing for meticulous attention to detail. We break down the mechanics of the piqué pas de bourrée, soutenu turns, and chaînés. You will also work on refined bourrée steps to ensure they are smooth, light, and consistent. This deliberate pace ensures that intermediate students can perfect their form before increasing speed. Whether you are refining your piqué turns or working on the stability of your sous-sus, this class provides the technical breakdown needed to elevate your dance practice. Join Broche Ballet today to continue your journey toward mastery en pointe with professional guidance and encouraging feedback.
