What You'll Learn
- Correct ankle alignment for secure piqué entries en pointe
- Utilizing the pas de basque to improve momentum for piqué turns
- Upper body stability techniques to maintain a strong core during center work
- Foot shaping and 'match-strike' mechanics for improved balance
- Strategies for building confidence and fluidity in center combinations
About This Video
Welcome to a focused 10-minute center practice designed to elevate your intermediate pointe work. Moving away from the barre requires a heightened sense of core engagement and foot precision, and this session is crafted to bridge that gap. At Broche Ballet, we believe that confidence en pointe comes from a deep understanding of mechanics and alignment.
This class dives into essential center exercises, including piqué, sous-sous, and passé, while emphasizing the technical nuances that create stability. You will work through combinations that challenge your balance and coordination, such as piqué turns and piqué soutenu transitions. A significant focus of this lesson is the use of the pas de basque as a reference for piqué turns, helping you understand how weight transfer and momentum work together to create effortless rotation.
The instructor provides detailed corrections on 'fixing the ankle' in demi-plié to ensure a secure strike onto the box, as well as the 'match-strike' movement of the back toes to find your center. You will also learn to maintain a strong, plank-like upper body to support your arabesque and turning movements. Whether you are working on your temps lié or refining your chassé, this video offers the professional guidance needed to dance with grace and control.
Join us to build the strength and confidence necessary to master the center with poise.
