What You'll Learn
- Master smooth transitions from piqué sous-tenu to bourrée turns by leading with the upper body.
- Develop an explosive relevé by learning to push off both legs simultaneously for maximum power.
- Refine port de bras during cambré and adagio to maintain clean lines and visibility.
- Improve stability in adagio and roll-downs by maintaining proper hip alignment and breath coordination.
About This Video
Take your ballet practice away from the barre and into the center with this comprehensive 14-minute intermediate pointe class from Broche Ballet. Designed specifically for dancers who have mastered the basics of pointe work at the barre, this session focuses on the strength, balance, and artistry required for complex center combinations. The class moves through a series of exercises designed to build stability, beginning with controlled movements and progressing to more dynamic turning sequences.
In the adagio section, you will focus on controlled strength through movements like développé and fondu. Developing a slow, sustained quality of movement is essential for intermediate dancers. You will learn to maintain proper hip alignment during roll-downs and extensions, ensuring that your weight is centered over your feet to prevent leaning. This focus on alignment is crucial for achieving a beautiful arabesque and maintaining stability during challenging transitions. This session also touches on écarté and pas de cheval to help you find your center of gravity while changing directions.
Precision in footwork is a major theme of this lesson. You will practice tendu and échappé exercises that demand an explosive relevé. By learning to push off both legs simultaneously, you will gain the power needed to reach the tips of your pointe shoes with confidence and speed. The instructor also guides you through pas de bourrée, emphasizing the need for clean, articulate footwork even when moving at a faster pace.
Turning is often the most daunting part of center work en pointe. This class demystifies piqué turns and piqué sous-tenu by focusing on the coordination between breath and arm placement. You will learn how to use your port de bras to assist your rotation without over-rotating, and how to allow your upper body to lead transitions into bourrée turns. By keeping your arms in a rounded first position during cambré, you maintain a clean line and keep your face visible to the audience. Join us to refine your transitions, improve your power, and find more grace in your center work.
