What You'll Learn
- Techniques for maintaining a rock-solid balance in sus-sous by engaging the inner thighs.
- How to execute dynamic échappé combinations with varying speeds and precise control.
- Proper alignment and reaching techniques for développé devant and promenade movements.
- Fluid cambré transitions to enhance core strength and spinal flexibility en pointe.
- Detailed footwork for transitioning through passé and piqué steps with stability.
About This Video
Mastering center work is a pivotal step in any dancer's journey, especially when working en pointe. In this Intermediate Pointe Center session from Broche Ballet, we transition away from the barre to focus on finding your internal axis and developing the strength necessary for professional-level execution. This class is meticulously designed to challenge your stability while refining the intricate footwork that defines beautiful pointe work.
We start the session with a strong emphasis on the fundamentals of balance. One of the key takeaways is the technique of squeezing the legs together in a tight sus-sous. This engagement of the inner thighs is crucial for maintaining a vertical line and preventing wobbles when you are standing in the center.
From there, we progress into dynamic combinations involving the échappé. You will practice alternating between quick and slow movements, which helps build the fast-twitch muscle response needed for petit allegro while maintaining the control required for adagio. Adagio is a centerpiece of this lesson, focusing on the grace and strength of movements like the développé devant.
Our instructor guides you through the process of stretching and reaching through every limb, ensuring that your lines are long and your placement is secure. We also incorporate cambré, moving all the way forward and back to test your core stability and spinal flexibility. A highlight of the class is the promenade, where you will learn to maintain a steady balance on your pointe shoes while rotating slowly—a skill that requires immense concentration and proper alignment of the passé.
Throughout the class, you will receive detailed technical corrections on your port de bras and footwork. By focusing on the through passé and piqué movements, you will develop the precision needed for complex choreography. Whether you are looking to improve your sustain or sharpen your transitions, this Broche Ballet lesson provides the tools to elevate your practice.
Join us to build the confidence and technique needed to dance beautifully en pointe.
