What You'll Learn
- How to apply 'target practice' mental cues to improve foot placement in relevé passé
- Techniques for finding stability in center work without the support of the barre
- The relationship between a precise passé and a controlled pirouette
- How to utilize a deep demi-plié to power your transitions onto pointe
- Refining your port de bras to maintain balance during complex center movements
About This Video
Take your pointe work to the next level with this intermediate center practice from Broche Ballet. Transitioning from the barre to the center is one of the most challenging milestones in a dancer's journey, especially en pointe. This class is specifically designed to help you find your center of gravity and build the confidence necessary to execute movements with precision and grace.
The core focus of this session is achieving a perfect relevé passé in the center. We introduce a unique 'target practice' concept, encouraging you to visualize your foot placement with the same accuracy as a basketball player shooting a free throw. By treating each relevé as a target to be hit, you develop the mental focus required for consistent, high-quality movements.
This precision is essential not just for static positions, but as the foundation for more advanced steps like the pirouette. Throughout the class, we will break down the mechanics of the demi-plié and its role in launching a successful relevé. A deep, controlled plié provides the power needed to get onto the platform of the pointe shoe securely.
We also explore the importance of port de bras—the movement and placement of the arms—in maintaining stability while turning or balancing. We delve into the relationship between the standing leg and the working leg during tendu and passé exercises. When you focus on a specific corner or focal point while executing a passé, you naturally align your body for a successful rotation.
This class emphasizes that ballet is as much a mental discipline as it is physical. By aiming for the foot in your mind while executing every movement, you create a stronger neural pathway for correct technique. Whether you are practicing your bourrées or working on your balance en pointe, these precision-based exercises will help you feel more secure and grounded in the center of the room.
Our instructor provides detailed guidance on finishing movements smoothly, ensuring your performance remains fluid from start to finish.
