What You'll Learn
- How to find your center of gravity quickly en pointe without a barre
- Techniques for maintaining turnout by pushing the heel forward
- Proper hip alignment during tombé and piqué sequences
- Strategies for stable transitions through passé and développé
- Engaging the core to sustain balance during complex center floor work
About This Video
Achieving stability in the center is a significant milestone for any student of ballet. In this intermediate pointe class from Broche Ballet, we transition away from the barre to focus on the essential elements of balance, posture, and technical precision. This 14-minute practice is designed to help you find your center of gravity quickly, ensuring you remain stable and controlled through every movement.
The session begins with a focus on foundational alignment. You will practice exercises like sous-sus and plié, where the emphasis is on core engagement and pushing the heel forward. This action is crucial for maintaining the shape of the foot and ensuring your weight is correctly placed over the box of the pointe shoe.
By focusing on these micro-adjustments, you will develop the strength needed for more complex center sequences. As the class progresses, we dive into combination work that challenges your coordination. We will break down a sequence involving passé, tombé, and piqué.
A common challenge in these movements is maintaining correct hip placement. The instructor provides detailed guidance on how to keep the hips level and the torso lifted, which is the secret to a successful piqué or a clean transition into a développé. Whether you are working on your enveloppé or refining your échappé, this class offers the technical corrections necessary to elevate your dancing.
Through repetitive practice and mindful attention to alignment, you will gain the confidence to perform center floor exercises en pointe with grace and authority. Join Broche Ballet in this focused session to sharpen your technique and find your perfect balance.
