What You'll Learn
- Master the mechanics of a powerful piqué to achieve height and stability en pointe.
- Refine your piqué passé and piqué ballonné with a focus on core engagement and verticality.
- Learn strategies for stable one-legged landings and maintaining a tight center.
- Improve transitional movements including soutenu, tombé, and pas de bourrée.
- Develop better control of the upper body and port de bras during complex center sequences.
About This Video
This intermediate pointe class from Broche Ballet focuses on the intricate mechanics of piqué movements, specifically the piqué passé and piqué ballonné. Designed for the adult dancer looking to refine their stability and strength en pointe, the lesson transitions from a focused barre to challenging center work. We dive deep into the importance of core engagement and 'knitting' the front of the body together to maintain a vertical axis during complex transitions and one-legged balances.
Throughout the session, the instructor provides detailed technical feedback on proper weight placement, emphasizing how the front leg initiates the push to launch the body upward. You will work through common technical pitfalls, such as the trailing leg flaring out, by focusing on a direct path to the retiré or passé position. The class also incorporates sequences featuring tendu, tombé, soutenu, and pas de bourrée, requiring precise footwork and upper body control.
A unique aspect of this session is the focus on stability during one-legged landings in the center. By maintaining tension in the front body and keeping the chest aligned, dancers can achieve a soft yet secure landing even during demanding allegro or turning sequences. Whether you are working on the consistency of your pirouettes or the elasticity of your ballonné, this class provides the professional cues needed to level up your pointe work.
Join Broche Ballet to improve your precision and confidence en pointe through deliberate, mindful practice.
