What You'll Learn
- Refine the transition between plié and en pointe for smoother, more fluid movements.
- Master complex pas de bourrée and bourrée sequences with a focus on turnout.
- Improve stability and alignment during center adagio and arabesque combinations.
- Develop the ability to execute piqué turns and passé movements in various contexts.
- Enhance spatial awareness using croisé lines and controlled weight transfers.
About This Video
Join Broche Ballet for a dedicated intermediate pointe session that balances technical rigor with artistic expression. This class is meticulously structured into two distinct segments: a 25-minute comprehensive barre and a 20-minute center practice, providing a holistic approach to your development en pointe. We begin at the barre, where the focus remains on building the strength and alignment necessary for more advanced work.
You will practice exercises emphasizing turnout and precision, including intricate pas de bourrée and fluid bourrées. The instructor emphasizes the importance of the plié, ensuring that every rise to pointe is supported by a deep, controlled bend of the knees. By focusing on staying underneath yourself, you will develop the core stability required for the transitions that follow.
As we move to the center, the challenge intensifies with adagio work and arabesque sequences. Here, you will apply the strength built at the barre to maintain balance and find your line without support. The class covers tombé and pas de cheval movements, teaching you how to transition weight gracefully across the floor.
A significant portion of the center work is dedicated to turning sequences. You will explore piqué turns and passé positions, learning how to incorporate turns into various choreographic contexts. Throughout the lesson, the instructor provides detailed feedback on spatial awareness and alignment.
You will practice staying on the croisé lines and maintaining proper orientations to give your dancing a professional polish. The class concludes with petit allegro and turning combinations that challenge your speed and control. Whether you are working on your stability in a sous-sus or the height of your passé, this class offers the technical corrections needed to reach the next level of your ballet journey.
This session is specifically designed for intermediate dancers to keep steps small, controlled, and intentional.
