What You'll Learn
- Techniques for executing a stable piqué en dedans with proper turnout
- Developing precision in cou-de-pied and pas de cheval movements en pointe
- Enhancing proprioception and balance through specialized walking steps
- Strategies for staying stacked over the supporting leg during piqué transitions
- Improving foot articulation and control during center combinations
About This Video
Welcome to Broche Ballet’s Intermediate Pointe Center class, a focused 15-minute session designed to bridge the gap between barre stability and center control. This class is specifically crafted for intermediate dancers who are ready to take their pointe work away from the support of the barre, focusing on the strength, alignment, and proprioception required for complex center movements. In this session, we dive deep into the mechanics of precise footwork, starting with the foundation of balance.
We begin by exploring the nuances of piqué technique, specifically focusing on piqué en dedans and piqué cou-de-pied. You will learn the importance of staying "on top of the leg" to maintain vertical alignment and find your center of gravity immediately upon rising. The class emphasizes the sharp, clean transition from the floor to full pointe, ensuring that every movement is deliberate, controlled, and aesthetically refined.
We also cover essential center exercises like cou-de-pied and pas de cheval. These movements are vital for developing the articulation and speed necessary for advanced ballet choreography. By practicing these en pointe in the center without the safety of the barre, you will challenge your core stability and improve your ability to execute quick weight shifts.
Our instructor guides you through the correct sequence of steps to ensure your piqué cou-de-pied is both powerful and graceful. Proprioception—your body's ability to sense its position and movement—plays a major role in this class. Through specialized walking steps and piqué sequences, you will enhance your body’s awareness in space.
This awareness is crucial for avoiding injury and achieving the effortless fluidity characteristic of professional ballet. We also incorporate chassé transitions and the classic B+ starting position to help you move across the floor with confidence. Whether you are refining your technique or pushing toward advanced levels, these exercises provide the high-quality practice needed to build lasting muscle memory.
Join us at Broche Ballet to master the art of center work en pointe.
