What You'll Learn
- Proper weight transfer and alignment for center relevé passé.
- Strengthening the foot and ankle through controlled échappé movements.
- Executing sous-sus and soutenu with precision and core stability.
- Improving balance and control during piqué passé combinations.
- Mastering the transition between plié and relevé for more powerful movements.
About This Video
Welcome to this focused intermediate ballet pointe session at Broche Ballet, designed specifically for dancers ready to take their technique away from the barre. In this 14-minute practice, we dive deep into the complexities of center work, focusing on the fundamental yet challenging movements of relevé passé and échappé. Transitioning from the barre to the center requires a heightened sense of core engagement and a precise understanding of weight distribution, which is exactly what this class aims to develop.
We begin with a series of warm-up exercises including tendu and stretches to prepare the feet and ankles for the demands of pointe work. The instructor emphasizes the importance of keeping the heel high and the leg fully stretched during tendu front to ensure maximum stability. As we move into the center, the focus shifts to the preparation for passé.
One of the most critical takeaways from this lesson is the feeling of the foot fully taking weight in a plié position before ascending into relevé. This ensures that the body is perfectly aligned over the supporting leg, preventing the common mistake of sitting behind the movement. Throughout the video, you will work through combinations involving sous-sus, soutenu, and piqué passé.
The class also explores the mechanics of temps lié and working en face to build a solid foundation of balance. By practicing these repetitive yet essential movements, you will develop the muscle memory needed for more advanced choreography. Our instructor provides detailed corrections on footwork and movement control, ensuring that your alignment remains impeccable even as the combinations increase in complexity.
Whether you are looking to strengthen your ankles or refine your center-floor presence, this class offers the technical breakdown necessary for progress. Focus on your turnout, maintain your core stability, and learn how to get your body completely over your foot for every movement. Join us at Broche Ballet to elevate your pointe technique and find your center with confidence.
