What You'll Learn
- Master the mechanics of a piqué arabesque, including the controlled roll down and leg lift.
- Improve upper body fluidity and artistry through integrated port de bras and breath work.
- Develop strength and stability for intermediate center work, including sous-tenu and tombé pas de bourrée.
- Refine proper alignment and footwork while transitioning between barre and center combinations.
- Learn to maintain poise and posture during complex footwork sequences en pointe.
About This Video
Elevate your ballet practice with this intermediate pointe class from Broche Ballet. This comprehensive session focuses on both barre and center work, providing a balanced workout that emphasizes technical precision and artistic expression. Whether you are practicing at home or in a studio, these exercises are designed to help you master the intricacies of dancing en pointe while maintaining proper alignment and poise.
We begin the class at the barre with essential movements such as demi-plié and port de bras. These foundational exercises are crucial for warming up the feet and ankles while establishing a sense of breath and relaxation in the upper body. The instructor guides you through various footwork patterns, including sous-tenu and petit battement, to build the strength required for more demanding center work.
In the center portion of the lesson, the focus shifts to more complex sequences and transitions. You will learn how to execute a piqué arabesque with control, focusing on the mechanics of rolling down through the pointe shoe and picking up the leg with clarity. Combinations featuring tombé pas de bourrée and movements in croisé will challenge your coordination and spatial awareness.
Throughout the session, the instructor emphasizes the importance of allongé—stretching the lines of the body—and using the breath to navigate physical discomfort. This class is an excellent opportunity to refine your piqué technique and improve your overall stability en pointe. Join Broche Ballet for this 30-minute intensive and take the next step in your ballet journey, focusing on the harmony between strength and grace.
