What You'll Learn
- How to use your heels effectively to propel yourself into a powerful relevé.
- The specific rhythm and timing needed to master relevé passé in the center.
- Techniques for maintaining proper hip alignment and core power during piqué and bourrée.
- How to execute tendu fondu piqué combinations with grace and control.
- Precision in transitions between movements like sous-sus, soutenu, and pas de bourrée.
About This Video
Welcome to a focused intermediate pointe session with Broche Ballet, designed to take your technique from the barre to the center with confidence and control. This 43-minute class is specifically structured for dancers looking to refine their stability and movement quality en pointe. We begin with comprehensive barre work that emphasizes the functional use of the heels. A core concept of this lesson is understanding that the heel serves as a springboard; it is used specifically to propel the body upward rather than just resting arbitrarily on the floor. By mastering this 'down to go up' mechanic, you will find more power in your relevé and greater longevity in your pointe shoes.
Moving into the center, the class focuses on the mechanics of the relevé passé. The instructor guides you through the specific rhythm required for this movement, encouraging a pulse of 'down, up, down, up' to maintain momentum and balance. A major focus is placed on postural alignment, specifically pushing the hips forward to maintain a powerful, vertical line rather than allowing the weight to shift backward. This core engagement is vital for executing the combinations of sous-sus, soutenu, and the intricate footwork of the pas de bourrée.
As the class progresses, we explore more complex transitions including tendu fondu piqué as an open eighth movement within an adagio context. You will learn how to maintain control when coming down from a relevé, ensuring you are fully prepared for the next passé. The session concludes with traveling bourrée steps, where the focus remains on precision and maintaining a strong core. Whether you are working on your turn preparation or your center adagio, these technical corrections will help you achieve a more professional and stable aesthetic en pointe.
