What You'll Learn
- Strengthening single-leg relevés through precise one-handed barre and center work.
- Mastering the mechanics and balance required for piqué fouetté and traveling turns.
- Executing fluid transitions en pointe using temps lié, chasse, and pas de bourrée.
- Refining core stability and alignment during center sous-sus and passé changé sequences.
About This Video
Welcome to this 42-minute intermediate pointe class from Broche Ballet, specifically designed to bridge the gap between foundational barre exercises and confident center-work. This session focuses on the critical technical elements required for intermediate dancers, including the transition to one-handed barre work and the execution of complex traveling turns. We begin with a rigorous one-handed barre sequence, emphasizing the jeté into a single-leg relevé. This exercise is essential for building the ankle stability and calf strength necessary for more advanced center combinations. Throughout the barre portion, you will work on your plié and sous-sus to ensure your alignment is perfectly centered before moving away from support.
As the class transitions into the center, you will explore a variety of dynamic movements. The instructor guides you through a short combination featuring piqué, sous-sus, and pas de bourrée, followed by a focus on the passé changé. A primary technical goal of this lesson is the piqué fouetté. You will learn how to maintain your axis and use your spotted head and coordinate your arms to find balance en pointe. We also incorporate longer sequences that include chasse and temps lié, focusing on the fluidity of movement and the control required during the roll-down from pointe.
Precision is the heartbeat of this class. The instructor provides detailed technical corrections, emphasizing the importance of a sharp relevé and the graceful execution of a pas de bourrée. By focusing on these intermediate elements, you will develop the strength and confidence needed to perform across the floor. Join Broche Ballet for this comprehensive practice to refine your pointe technique and master the art of the piqué fouetté.
