What You'll Learn
- Developing precise control over pointe shoes during center transitions.
- Perfecting the mechanics of pas de bourrée for cleaner footwork.
- Improving balance and stability on one leg through fondu and piqué exercises.
- Techniques for maintaining core engagement and posture without the barre.
- Strategies for controlling the body and pacing during center turns.
About This Video
Take your pointe work to the next level with this focused center session from Broche Ballet. Transitioning from the barre to the center is one of the most challenging milestones for any dancer, as it requires a heightened sense of core engagement, balance, and precise control over your shoes. This intermediate class is designed to help you bridge that gap by focusing on the mechanics of footwork and the stability required for fluid movement.
Throughout this session, we dive deep into the execution of the pas de bourrée, ensuring that every step is crisp and properly articulated en pointe. We also explore the importance of the fondu—the ‘melting’ action of the leg—which serves as the power source for your jumps and turns. By mastering the coordination of a deep plié with a strong rise, you will find more stability in your piqué movements and balances on one leg. These exercises are essential for developing the foot strength and ankle stability necessary for more advanced center combinations.
One of the primary focuses of this class is maintaining control while turning and moving through space. The instructor provides detailed feedback on how to stay over your box, manage your momentum, and maintain a steady pace during complex sequences. You will learn how to use your upper body to support your lower body, ensuring that your posture remains lifted and your alignment stays true even without the support of the barre. Whether you are working on your first center turns or looking to refine your existing technique, these exercises offer the repetition and technical insight needed to build lasting confidence.
Join Broche Ballet for this intensive 18-minute practice and discover how small adjustments in your weight placement and foot articulation can lead to a more powerful and graceful presence en pointe. Consistent practice of these center exercises will help you achieve the stability needed to perform with ease and professional-level control.
