What You'll Learn
- Refining spotting technique to improve pirouette momentum and control en pointe.
- Coordinating arm movements and elbow placement for stable and graceful turn landings.
- Building core strength and balance through sustained arabesque and plié exercises.
- Mastering waltz-style combinations integrating chassé, passé, and pas de bourrée.
- Understanding the mechanics of head-flipping to maintain orientation during rotations.
About This Video
Elevate your ballet practice with this comprehensive 46-minute intermediate pointe session from Broche Ballet. This class is specifically structured to help intermediate dancers bridge the transition from the stability of the barre to the fluidity of center work while dancing en pointe. We begin the session with foundational barre exercises designed to wake up the feet and establish core alignment.
Through controlled plié and relevé sequences, you will build the necessary strength to support your weight through the platform of your pointe shoes. A significant portion of this lesson focuses on the technical nuances of the pirouette. For many intermediate students, turning en pointe can feel daunting, but this class breaks down the mechanics of the 'spot' to make turns feel more effortless.
You will learn how to leave the head behind as you start the rotation and then flip it quickly to your focal point, a technique that provides both momentum and spatial awareness. Your instructor emphasizes that a sharp spot can reduce the physical effort required to complete multiple rotations. Alongside spotting, we work on precise arm coordination.
You will practice moving the elbow under the chin to maintain a tight center of gravity and learn how to open the arms into second position or arabesque to safely stop your momentum upon landing. The center floor work incorporates a waltz-inspired combination that brings together several key movements, including chassé, passé, and pas de bourrée. This sequence helps dancers develop a sense of flow and continuity, moving beyond isolated steps into lyrical phrases.
We also dedicate time to holding balances in arabesque, challenging your stability and proprioception. Whether you are working on your first center pirouettes or looking to refine your existing technique, this class provides the cues and repetitions needed to dance with greater confidence and grace.
