What You'll Learn
- Professional techniques for executing faster, more consistent bourrées in the center.
- How to coordinate tombé and croisé movements with precise arm placement.
- The mechanics of using en dehors momentum to improve transitions en pointe.
- Strategies for maintaining high heels and proper alignment without barre support.
- Critical timing for relevé and passé to ensure smooth, professional transitions.
About This Video
Ready to take your pointe work away from the barre? This 14-minute center practice with Broche Ballet focuses on developing the speed, agility, and confidence required for intermediate-level combinations. We specifically target the mechanics of faster bourrées and the precision needed for fluid center transitions without the support of the barre.
One of the core challenges of intermediate pointe is maintaining the height of the heels while increasing speed. This class breaks down the bourrée entrance, emphasizing how to use open movements like à la seconde or écarté on the diagonal to create the necessary momentum. By focusing on the "one, two, three, four" timing, you will learn how to bring your weight efficiently onto the supporting leg to initiate a crisp, traveling bourrée.
We also explore complex transitions including the tombé front. You will practice the coordination of crossing the wrists and moving through croisé positions to ensure your upper body supports your footwork. Proper posture and alignment are essential here; without the stability of the barre, your core must be fully engaged to maintain balance during relevé and passé movements.
In addition to footwork, this session covers en dehors movements and preparations. We discuss the importance of timing—specifically in the transition from plié to relevé—and how to control your speed throughout the movement. Whether you are working on single pirouettes or more advanced combinations, these exercises will help you build the bravery needed to execute turns en pointe with grace. Join us at Broche Ballet to refine your technique, perfect your sous-sus, and master the art of moving across the floor with speed and elegance.
