What You'll Learn
- Drills to improve single-leg stability and 'hitting the box' with precision.
- Techniques for fluid weight transfers between the arabesque and tombé.
- Preparations for en dedans pirouettes focusing on core control and relevé passé.
- Expanded center vocabulary through complex intermediate combinations.
About This Video
Advance your pointe technique with this specialized intermediate class from Broche Ballet. Moving from the barre to the center is a significant milestone for any dancer, and this session provides the tools you need to make that transition with confidence. The curriculum is focused squarely on developing the single-leg strength and stability required for complex center work en pointe.
We begin at the barre with essential exercises to loosen the legs and hips, ensuring your feet and ankles are properly warmed up. From there, we transition into center exercises designed to challenge your balance and proprioception. You will practice various ways to get up onto a single leg, including running jumps and 'hitting the box' with precision.
These drills are vital for developing the quick weight transfers and core stability needed for professional-level movement. Our center vocabulary focus today includes the integration of the arabesque, tombé, and relevé passé. These combinations require not only physical strength but also a deep understanding of vertical alignment.
By working through these sequences multiple times on both sides, you will refine your ability to maintain a strong turnout and a high passé while en pointe. The class concludes with a focus on turns, specifically preparations for en dedans pirouettes. We emphasize the coordination between the plié and the relevé, ensuring your body acts as a single, cohesive unit during the rotation.
Whether you are practicing quarter-turns for stability or full pirouettes, this practice fosters the bravery and technical precision necessary for growth. At Broche Ballet, we believe in the power of consistent, thoughtful practice. This session is an excellent way to build the technical foundation required for more advanced pointe variations and complex center combinations.
