What You'll Learn
- Mastering correct hip alignment over the standing foot for maximum stability en pointe.
- Refining footwork transitions in movements like pas de bourrée and pas de cheval.
- Using port de bras and upper body engagement to support balance and control.
- Building confidence and smoothness in center combinations without the barre.
- Applying technical details to improve the quality and flow of your arabesque.
About This Video
Refine your technique and build essential strength in this comprehensive intermediate ballet pointe class. Designed for dancers who have already established a foundation en pointe, this session focuses on the critical details that transform a good performance into a great one. We begin at the barre, where the instructor emphasizes proper hip placement and alignment—ensuring the weight remains directly over the foot to maintain stability and prevent injury. Throughout the first 25 minutes, you will work through foundational movements such as plié, su-su, and pas de cheval, all while receiving specific cues to keep the upper body engaged and supported. A key takeaway from this session is the integration of port de bras to provide downward pressure and support, which stabilizes the torso during complex footwork.
Following the barre work, the class transitions into an optional 20-minute center segment. This portion of the practice is designed to challenge your balance and coordination away from the support of the barre. You will practice steps like pas de bourrée and chassé, focusing on keeping the legs soft and relaxed even while maintaining the height of the pointe. The instructor provides detailed feedback on movement quality, encouraging a sense of smoothness and confidence that is vital for stage performance. By focusing on the relationship between the hip and the standing foot, dancers learn to navigate transitions into arabesque and other positions with greater ease.
At Broche Ballet, we believe that repetition and professional guidance are the keys to mastery. This class is not just about executing steps, but about understanding the mechanics behind them. Whether you are looking to improve your footwork precision or build the upper body control necessary for longer combinations, this practice offers the structured environment you need to succeed. Join us as we explore the nuances of intermediate pointe work and help you find your strength en pointe.
