What You'll Learn
- Mastery of quick footwork transitions involving piqué sus-sous and pas de chat.
- How to use épaulement to enhance balance and directional shifts en pointe.
- Proper arm placement and port de bras to achieve a light, effortless look.
- Essential alignment tips to maintain stability during fast-paced center combinations.
About This Video
Take your ballet training away from the barre with this Intermediate Pointe Center Drills class, specifically designed to build speed, agility, and grace. At Broche Ballet, we understand that moving to the center en pointe is a significant milestone that requires a blend of physical strength and artistic expression. This session focuses on bridging that gap by introducing fast-paced footwork and sophisticated upper body movements to help you feel secure and light on your toes.
Throughout the lesson, you will explore various combinations including pas de cheval, piqué sus-sous, and pas de chat. The instructor emphasizes the importance of proper alignment and posture, which are the absolute foundations of balance when dancing en pointe. By maintaining a long, stretched line in the legs and a stable core, you can execute quick transitions without losing your center of gravity.
A key highlight of this class is the focus on épaulement and port de bras. You will learn how to intentionally exaggerate upper body movements to assist with directional changes and forward momentum. The instructor uses evocative imagery, such as the "Hamlet holding the skull" position, to help you understand the specific placement of the head and shoulders in écarté and other classical positions.
This attention to detail ensures that even the most rigorous drills maintain a light and effortless quality. Transitions are often where dancers lose their stability. This video provides detailed corrections on how to achieve smooth, fluid motions between steps, avoiding the jerky or abrupt movements that can throw a dancer off their shoes.
Whether you are working on the timing of your passé or the placement of your elbows during port de bras, these drills are designed to refine your technique and boost your confidence in the center. Join us to transform your pointe work from a technical challenge into a beautiful, rhythmic dance.
