What You'll Learn
- Refined bourrée technique focusing on leg extension rather than just ankle movement
- Stability and alignment for executing a clean relevé passé in the center
- Enhanced foot sensitivity and spatial awareness inside the pointe shoe
- Tactical shaping of the shoe to ensure smooth, controlled landings and transitions
About This Video
Transitioning from the barre to the center is one of the most challenging milestones in pointe work. In this Broche Ballet intermediate pointe class, we dive deep into the mechanics of 'Just Center' practice, focusing on the stability and precision required to execute movements without the safety of the barre. This session is specifically designed for dancers who have moved past the basics and are looking to master the relevé passé and perfect their bourrée technique in an open floor environment.
The class begins with essential center exercises including plié, tendu, and dégagé, ensuring that your alignment and turnout are secure before moving into more demanding combinations. A significant focus of this lesson is the intricate footwork of the bourrée. Rather than simply bending the ankle, our instructor emphasizes a 'stretching' action.
You will learn how to maintain straight, super-stretched legs during bourrées, which is vital for achieving a professional line and maintaining balance en pointe. We also tackle the pas de bourrée and the complexities of the relevé passé. You will learn how to find your center of gravity by changing body positions rather than just moving your feet, a skill that is absolutely essential for preparing for clean, controlled pirouettes.
Throughout the class, you'll receive guidance on how to feel the floor through your shoes and how to shape the back of the shoe to ensure quiet, controlled landings. By focusing on movement quality and the internal 'feel' of the feet inside the shoes, you will gain the confidence needed to perform complex center work with grace. Whether you are working on the fluidity of your pas de bourrée or trying to stay stable in a sustained passé, this class provides the technical corrections and encouragement needed to elevate your practice.
Join us at Broche Ballet and take the next step in your pointe journey by finding your inner strength away from the barre.
