What You'll Learn
- Techniques for generating power in relevé passé using hip engagement
- How to transition seamlessly from barre exercises to center combinations en pointe
- Proper execution of échappés and sous-sous to build ankle stability
- Improving speed and control in pirouettes through correct alignment
- Enhancing stage presence and confidence by focusing on footwork presentation
About This Video
Welcome to an intensive intermediate pointe class designed to elevate your technique and confidence. At Broche Ballet, we believe that dancing en pointe is a journey of both strength and artistry. This 42-minute session focuses on the critical transition from barre to center, ensuring you feel stable and powerful throughout every movement.
We begin at the barre, warming up the feet and ankles with precise pliés and tendus. The lesson quickly moves into essential pointe work, including sous-sous and échappé combinations. The instructor places a heavy emphasis on hip alignment and engagement, which is the secret to generating power for more complex center work.
You will learn how to use your hips to drive your movements, especially during relevé passés and pirouettes. By treating your passé like an échappé, you will discover a floaty quality that makes your transitions look effortless yet strong. In the center portion of the class, we put these skills to the test.
You will work through tombé and glissade sequences, focusing on the specific placement of the feet and the flex of the ankle while keeping the toes pointed. The class emphasizes showing off your beautiful feet, encouraging you to take pride in your footwork and shoe placement. This mental shift from technical execution to performance is key to building stage presence and confidence.
Whether you are working on the speed of your turns or the height of your relevé, this class provides the technical corrections and encouragement needed to reach the next level. Join us at Broche Ballet to refine your pointe work and develop the strength required for advanced combinations. Let us build your power and confidence together!
