What You'll Learn
- Mastering stability during one-handed barre exercises and piqué sequences.
- Executing a lyrical adagio en pointe with a focus on musicality and flow.
- Developing graceful arm carriage by engaging the triceps instead of the shoulders.
- Improving core engagement to maintain balance during quick center transitions.
- Refining technical precision in movements like échappé, passé, and turns.
About This Video
Take your pointe work to the next level with this comprehensive intermediate-level class from Broche Ballet. This session is specifically designed for dancers who have mastered the basics of dancing en pointe and are ready to challenge their stability and artistry. We begin at the barre with one-hand support, transitioning away from the safety of two-handed exercises to build the necessary core strength and ankle stability required for center floor work.
Throughout the barre portion, you will work through a series of foundational yet demanding movements, including plié, échappé, and sous-sous. A particular focus is placed on piqué movements, teaching you how to step onto a straight leg with precision and control. You will learn to integrate these piqués with turns and small jumps, ensuring that your transitions remain fluid and musically aligned.
The class also features a 'dance-y' adagio, encouraging you to move beyond technical execution and embrace the lyrical quality of ballet. Here, we emphasize the use of the triceps to guide the arms naturally, preventing stiffness and promoting a professional line. Following the barre work, we move into a quick center series.
This segment tests your ability to maintain the posture and alignment established at the barre without any external support. You will practice short combinations that focus on footwork, musicality, and confidence. By focusing on the subtleties of technique—such as proper rotation in your turns and maintaining a strong 'su-su' position—you will develop the control needed for advanced pointe repertoire.
Whether you are looking to improve your balance or add more grace to your movement, this class provides the tools and guidance necessary to excel in your ballet journey.
