What You'll Learn
- Refine pirouette preparation and execution from 4th and 5th positions en pointe.
- Strengthen stability and stamina through challenging single-leg relevé passé sequences.
- Improve transitions and weight transfer with piqué sous-tenu and step-over turns.
- Develop superior balance and control in sustained arabesque and soutenu movements.
About This Video
Elevate your pointe work with this comprehensive intermediate class from Broche Ballet, designed to bridge the gap between foundational barre exercises and advanced center combinations. This session focuses heavily on the mechanics of turns, specifically introducing the complexities of pirouettes starting from 4th position. By practicing these turns first at the barre, students can develop the necessary alignment and torque required to execute them successfully en pointe in the center.
The class also features a rigorous series of single-leg relevé passé exercises intended to build the ankle strength and core stability essential for professional-level control. Throughout the barre and center segments, you will navigate through various combinations including sous-tenus, piqué sous-tenus, and elegant arabesque placements. A highlight of this lesson is the introduction of the step-over turn, a movement that requires precise weight transfer and coordination.
Our instructor provides detailed feedback on maintaining a proper soutenu and ensuring that every movement—from a simple plié to a complex turn—is executed with the correct French technique. By focusing on muscle memory and the sequence of steps, dancers will find increased confidence in their balance and timing. Whether you are working on your stability in an arabesque or perfecting the snap of a pirouette, this class offers the technical depth needed to advance your artistry.
Join us at Broche Ballet to refine your placement, strengthen your relevé, and master the art of dancing en pointe.
