What You'll Learn
- Advanced strategies for maintaining hip alignment and stability during center passé work.
- Techniques for executing a precise piqué and fluid tombé chassé sequences en pointe.
- How to use upper body placement and shoulder coordination to improve overall balance.
- Drills for developing clean dégagé movements and simultaneous two-foot landing transitions.
About This Video
Elevate your pointe work with this focused 15-minute 'just center' session from Broche Ballet. Designed specifically for intermediate dancers, this class moves away from the barre to challenge your stability, coordination, and technical precision. The primary focus of this lesson is mastering the mechanics of a clean and precise passé while en pointe, a fundamental skill that requires exceptional control of the hips and core.
Throughout the class, we dive deep into the nuances of hip alignment. You will learn how to maintain level hips even during dynamic movements like tombé and chassé. A major technical takeaway involves the coordination of the upper body; the instructor emphasizes holding the shoulders back and down, ensuring you 'take your shoulders with you' as you move through space. This upper-body engagement is the secret to finding a consistent center of gravity during dégagé and piqué sequences.
We also break down complex combinations, such as the tombé chassé, focusing on the precise timing and weight transfer required to stay light on your toes. You will practice the 'passé over' movement, aiming for the 'v' shape and landing both feet simultaneously to ensure every transition looks professional and fluid. Whether you are working in a home studio or a professional space, these exercises are designed to build the confidence needed for advanced center work. By focusing on repetition and the small details of hip placement, you will develop a more stable and aesthetically pleasing line en pointe.
