What You'll Learn
- Mastering weight distribution in center tendu and plié exercises
- Correct alignment for a stable passé and transitions to fourth position
- Developing control and expression in intermediate adagio sequences
- Improving turn technique through core engagement and spot-on posture
- Integrating port de bras to enhance balance and artistic execution
About This Video
Taking your pointe work away from the barre is a pivotal milestone in any dancer's journey. This 15-minute Intermediate Pointe Center class from Broche Ballet is designed to help you bridge that gap with confidence and technical precision. In this session, we transition the stability you’ve built at the barre into the open space of the center, focusing on the core principles of alignment, strength, and fluidity.
We begin with foundational exercises that emphasize the importance of a clean tendu and a controlled plié. These movements are the building blocks of all center work, ensuring your weight is properly centered over your pointe shoes before moving into more complex sequences. You will learn to navigate transitions with ease, focusing on keeping the hips forward and the core engaged to maintain balance.
One of the highlights of this class is the work on the passé position. We break down the mechanics of a successful passé, emphasizing the need to keep the back hip forward to meet the front foot, preventing any 'sitting back' into the standing leg. This precision is vital as we move into fourth position to prepare for turns and pirouettes.
By maintaining a neutral head position and avoiding leaning, you will discover a new level of verticality and power in your turns. The class also explores the artistry of adagio. Here, we slow down to showcase technical skill through controlled, expressive movements.
You will practice your port de bras, learning how the arms enhance your overall line and support your balance. Whether you are working on a tombé, chassé, or a sustained soutenu, this class provides the tools to refine your execution. Join us at Broche Ballet to develop your personal style and build the strength necessary for advanced pointe work.
