What You'll Learn
- Proper alignment and posture for stable single-leg relevés en pointe.
- Coordination of arms and shoulders to initiate controlled pirouettes.
- Techniques for transitioning from barre support to center combinations with confidence.
- Technical nuances of temps lié and weight transfer while dancing en pointe.
- Precision in traveling steps and maintaining balance during directional changes.
About This Video
Elevate your ballet practice with this comprehensive intermediate pointe class from Broche Ballet. Designed for students who have established their foundational strength en pointe, this session pushes your technical boundaries by transitioning from two hands to one hand on the barre, and eventually moving into challenging center work. The class focuses heavily on the precision required for intermediate movements, specifically targeting single-leg relevés and the coordination necessary for stable turns.
Throughout the session, you will be guided through a traditional structure starting at the barre. We begin with focused pliés, tendus, and dégagés to warm up the feet and ankles, ensuring proper alignment before rising. A key focus of this practice is the development of strength for single-leg relevés, which are essential for both stability and the preparation for more advanced center work. The instructor emphasizes the importance of posture, particularly the use of the core and upper body to maintain verticality as the support from the barre decreases.
As we move into the center, the class covers complex combinations including soutenu, tombé, and temps lié. You will learn the specific mechanics of pirouette preparation, where the arm initiates the movement an eighth of a beat before the leg to create a clean, controlled rotation. The lesson also highlights the nuances of traveling steps like pas de bourrée, teaching you how to transfer weight quickly and efficiently while maintaining your line en pointe.
Whether you are working on your musicality or looking to perfect your pirouette technique, this class provides the professional feedback and technical cues necessary to excel. By focusing on the subtle forces required to push off the floor and the control needed when coming down from a turn, you will develop the confidence to perform complex sequences with grace and precision. Join Broche Ballet for this 44-minute deep dive into intermediate pointe work and take the next step in your dance journey.
