What You'll Learn
- Coordinate arm movements with knee lifts in passé for better timing
- Improve balance and 'aim' during piqué passé over movements
- Maintain core alignment in center arabesque and sous-sus
- Develop the spatial awareness needed for stable center transitions
About This Video
Take your ballet training away from the barre with this focused intermediate pointe center class from Broche Ballet. This session is specifically designed for dancers looking to refine their stability and speed while performing complex movements like piqué passé and arabesque in the center. A core theme of this practice is the concept of 'aiming' yourself.
In ballet, especially when dancing en pointe, maintaining balance requires more than just strength; it requires spatial awareness. The instructor breaks down how to project your energy and body alignment to land precisely and maintain control through every transition. You will explore how to initiate a piqué with intention, ensuring your center of gravity remains over your toes.
We place a significant emphasis on arm coordination. Many students find their arms 'dragging' during quick movements. Here, you will learn to sync the path of your arms with the movement of your knees.
As you lift into a passé, your arms must move through space proactively, rather than reacting to the legs. This synchronization is key to achieving that effortless, light quality required for professional-level pointe work. The class covers both the right and left sides, allowing you to develop muscle memory and symmetry.
You will practice starting from a clean fifth position, moving through sous-sus for stability, and executing sharp piqué passé movements over the floor. The session also addresses the transitions into arabesque, ensuring your back is engaged and your supporting leg is fully stretched. By focusing on the timing of the arms, you will find that your weight shifts more naturally, making the piqué passé over feel less like a struggle and more like a fluid transition.
This class encourages you to visualize your path through the room, using your port de bras to lead the way. Consistent practice of these center exercises will build the necessary ankle strength and proprioception required for more advanced allegro and pirouettes en pointe. Broche Ballet is committed to helping adult learners achieve their goals through technical instruction that respects the adult body.
