What You'll Learn
- Correct execution of piqué arabesque and combination sequences en pointe
- Technical mechanics of sous-sous-changer and sous-tenu turns
- Developing control and sustained alignment during long adagio sections
- Proper pas de bourrée transitions using hip engagement for lift
About This Video
Elevate your ballet practice with this comprehensive intermediate pointe class from Broche Ballet. Designed specifically for dancers who have already established a solid foundation en pointe, this session dives deep into the technical nuances of intermediate level work through a focused barre followed by targeted center practice. We begin at the barre with a series of exercises designed to build the necessary strength, ankle stability, and core control required for the demanding adagio section later in the lesson.
Throughout the entire class, the instructor emphasizes the vital importance of proper footwork and consistent turnout, ensuring that every movement is executed with technical precision and safety. One of the primary technical focuses of this lesson is the piqué arabesque. You will be guided through a specific sequence that includes the plié preparation, the piqué relevé into the position, and a clean pas de bourrée transition.
We break down the piqué technique in detail to ensure you are finding your center of gravity and maintaining square hips and a long spine throughout the movement. Additionally, the class explores the mechanics of sous-sous-changer and sous-tenu turns. You will receive specific corrections on how to turn exactly halfway on the launch and how to efficiently pick up the front foot to finish the rotation with a clean finish.
Moving into the center, we practice essential transitions like the pas de bourrée, focusing on using the back hip to find lift and keeping the torso forward to prevent falling backward off your shoes. The class also covers specialized combinations featuring piqué movements en avant and piqué passé. By slowing down the mechanics of these intermediate steps, you will gain the confidence to move away from the barre with greater fluidity.
Whether you are working on your sustained adagio control or sharpening your pirouette preparation, this class offers the professional insights needed to advance your ballet journey. Join the Broche Ballet community and start refining your pointe artistry today.
