What You'll Learn
- Mastering the piqué soutenu with a clean ankle flicking action
- Maintaining balance and control during center sus-sous turns
- The technique for rolling through the foot while transitioning to passé
- How to execute a controlled curved seat down with proper alignment
- Strategies for maintaining body orientation and 'quasi' placement in the center
About This Video
Welcome to a comprehensive intermediate pointe ballet class at Broche Ballet. This session, totaling approximately 38 minutes of instruction, is meticulously designed for dancers who have established a solid foundation en pointe and are ready to tackle more complex movements both at the barre and in the center. The class is structured to bridge the gap between basic exercises and fluid artistic execution, featuring a 25-minute intensive barre followed by a 20-minute focused center practice.
The class begins at the barre, where we focus on the fundamental strength and articulation required for successful intermediate pointe work. You will engage in exercises that emphasize the "flicking" action of the ankle, a critical component for quick transitions and sharp execution. We delve into the mechanics of the piqué soutenu, ensuring your weight placement is precise and your sus-sous position is tight and secure. Proper alignment is the cornerstone of these exercises, helping you build the necessary stability for the center work to follow. Special attention is paid to how the foot rolls through the shoe, engaging the muscles through the arch and the tongue of the pointe shoe during every plié and relevé.
In the center portion, the challenge intensifies as we remove the support of the barre. You will practice combinations that integrate turns and transitions, specifically focusing on piqué movements and sustained balances. A key takeaway from this lesson is learning how to maintain your center of gravity during complex sequences, such as rolling down through the foot while simultaneously lifting the leg into a passé. This requires immense control and a deep understanding of your body's mechanics. We also explore the technique for a graceful curved seat down, focusing on proper alignment and the fluidity of movement through the spine. Throughout the lesson, we emphasize maintaining a quasi orientation to ensure you stay properly aligned within the room's geometry. By the end of this session, you will have a better grasp of how to connect individual steps into fluid, professional sequences with confidence and grace.
