What You'll Learn
- Techniques for landing pirouettes en pointe with control
- How to maintain a vertical axis during center combinations
- Proper foot shaping during balancés and passé movements
- Effective weight transfer and axis finding for stable turns
About This Video
Take your pointe work to the next level with this intermediate ballet class from Broche Ballet. This comprehensive session focuses on the critical transition from the barre to the center, specifically targeting the mechanics of fondu en pointe and the stability required for clean pirouettes. We begin at the barre with foundational exercises designed to activate the core and find a perfect vertical axis.
Through a series of tendus, pliés, and relevés, you will learn to feel the engagement of the cou-de-pied, which serves as the anchor for balance and weight distribution. As we move into the center, the focus shifts to the dynamic execution of pirouettes and piqué soutenus. Many intermediate dancers struggle with 'falling out' of their turns or losing their turnout as they descend from pointe.
This lesson addresses these challenges head-on by teaching you how to use your right side for a controlled push and how to maintain a straight up-and-down alignment throughout the rotation. You will also learn the secrets to a graceful landing in fourth position, ensuring that every movement ends with the same precision with which it began. Beyond technical turns, we explore the artistry of foot shaping during center balancés and passé movements.
Developing the necessary ankle strength for fondu en pointe is a gradual process, and this class provides the specific drills needed to build that resilience. We emphasize the connection between the floor and the shoe, ensuring you are not just standing on your toes, but actively dancing through them. The instructor provides detailed feedback on how to maintain a beautiful line and proper alignment, even during complex combinations.
By focusing on these subtle details, you will develop the strength and confidence needed to dance en pointe with both power and elegance. This class also covers weight transfer and finding your center of gravity during transition steps. Whether you are preparing for a performance or simply looking to refine your technique, this 43-minute practice offers the expert guidance you need to succeed in your ballet journey.
Join us at Broche Ballet to master your intermediate technique and reach your dancing goals.
