What You'll Learn
- Techniques to maintain momentum and balance when turning from quatrième position.
- Specific stability exercises on one leg to improve your passé and arabesque.
- The mechanics of driving the hips forward and aligning the spine for consistent pirouettes.
- How to transition cleanly between barre support and center-floor combinations.
- Refining the pas de cheval and échappé to improve foot articulation en pointe.
About This Video
Refine your technique and build confidence en pointe with this comprehensive 44-minute intermediate ballet class from Broche Ballet. This session is specifically designed to help dancers bridge the gap between the support of the barre and the technical demands of center work. We begin with a focus on one-hand barre exercises, emphasizing the core strength and alignment needed for professional-level stability. Throughout the class, you will work on essential movements including pas de cheval, bourrées, and the mechanics of a perfect plié relevé.
The heart of this lesson focuses on finding your center of gravity and maintaining momentum, particularly when transitioning through quatrième position. You will explore how to use your shoulders and arms to catch your balance while keeping your knee stable during turns. The instructor provides detailed guidance on executing clean pirouettes from fourth position, emphasizing the importance of driving the hips forward and maintaining an upright spine. This focus on verticality is essential for any dancer looking to sustain longer balances and more controlled rotations.
In the center portion, we integrate these technical building blocks into fluid combinations. You will practice the échappé, tendu, and sous-sus, culminating in challenging arabesque balances that test your one-leg stability. By focusing on the 'why' behind the movement, this Broche Ballet class helps you develop the muscle memory needed for effortless movement en pointe. Whether you are working on your first double pirouette or looking to steady your promenade, this session provides the tools to elevate your practice. Join us as we work through these targeted exercises to improve your strength, poise, and artistry.
