What You'll Learn
- Mastering the scooping sous-sus to achieve a tight, stable fifth position
- Developing quick footwork and coordination using pas de bourrée and tombé combinations
- Improving balance and core control during center work without the barre
- Maintaining proper turnout and alignment through complex movement transitions
- Building performance confidence and learning how to take technical risks
About This Video
Elevate your ballet practice with this comprehensive intermediate pointe class from Broche Ballet. Designed for dancers looking to sharpen their footwork and enhance their stability, this session bridges the gap between foundational exercises and dynamic center work. Throughout the lesson, our expert instructor guides you through a series of exercises that emphasize precision, turnout, and proper muscle engagement.
The class begins at the barre, where we focus on the fundamental mechanics of dancing en pointe. You will work through controlled pliés and crisp relevés, ensuring that your weight is correctly distributed and your core is fully engaged. A significant portion of the barre work is dedicated to the sous-sus movement.
We focus on the scooping action required to pull into a tight fifth position, emphasizing the importance of maintaining turnout as you descend back to the floor. This foundational stability is crucial for the more advanced combinations that follow. As we transition to the center, the focus shifts to agility and quick footwork.
You will practice combinations involving tombé, pas de bourrée, and passé to build the necessary coordination for complex allegro and pirouettes. The instructor provides detailed breakdowns of movement patterns, such as the pas de bourrée en dehors, helping you understand the mechanics behind every step. We also explore the sous-sus in the center, challenging your balance and control without the support of the barre.
Beyond technical execution, this Broche Ballet class encourages you to take risks and build artistic confidence. By focusing on the substance of your movements—rather than just the embellishments—you will develop a more authentic and powerful dance quality. Whether you are working on your relevé height or the sharpness of your passé, this class provides the tools and feedback needed to reach your next level.
