What You'll Learn
- Techniques for executing controlled en dedans and en dehors pirouettes en pointe.
- How to find and maintain your vertical axis when transitioning from barre to center.
- Proper alignment and weight distribution for stable arabesque and pas de bourrée sequences.
- Strategies to improve pirouette landings and prevent losing balance backward or forward.
- The role of the head and upper body in maintaining momentum during complex turns.
About This Video
Take your pointe work to the next level with this comprehensive intermediate class from Broche Ballet. This session is specifically designed for dancers who are ready to transition their skills from the stability of the barre to the challenges of center work. We begin with a focused barre segment to warm up the feet and find your vertical axis, ensuring that every relevé and tendu is executed with precision. The core of the lesson focuses on the mechanics of turning, specifically addressing both en dedans and en dehors pirouettes en pointe.
Throughout the class, we dive deep into the technical nuances that make a turn successful. You will learn the importance of finding balance on the supporting foot and how a deep, controlled plié serves as the essential engine for a powerful push. One of the most common challenges for intermediate students is maintaining stability during the landing; our instructor provides targeted corrections on body positioning and head placement to prevent falling forward or backward. We also explore the pas de bourrée and arabesque, emphasizing an upright posture and a strong back to support your movements.
By focusing on the 'feel' of the floor and utilizing both legs to create momentum, you will gain the confidence needed to execute multiple rotations in the center. Whether you are working on the timing of your passé or trying to refine your arm placement, this video offers the expert guidance necessary to polish your technique. Join our Broche Ballet community and discover how consistent, mindful practice can transform your pointe work into a seamless display of strength and grace. This 42-minute session provides the perfect blend of technical drill and artistic expression for the advancing dancer.
