What You'll Learn
- Precision in relevé passé and soutenu transitions while en pointe.
- Proper hip engagement and turnout maintenance in fondu and développé.
- The mechanics of the pas de bourrée en tournant in the center.
- How to use slow, controlled movements to improve balance and reduce stress.
About This Video
Elevate your ballet practice with this comprehensive intermediate pointe center class from Broche Ballet. Transitioning away from the support of the barre requires a deep understanding of weight placement and core engagement, especially when dancing en pointe. This session focuses on fundamental center movements including relevé passé, soutenu, and pas de bourrée en tournant, designed to build the strength and confidence necessary for center work.
A key focus of this class is the refinement of your fondu and développé. Our instructor emphasizes the critical importance of keeping the knee back until the heel moves forward. This subtle rotation—a difference of just a few degrees—is what truly engages the hips and maintains proper turnout.
By ensuring the heel leads the way, you create a more stable base and a more aesthetically pleasing line. We also delve into the mechanics of coup de pied, ensuring the knee stays back to prevent the leg from turning in during rapid footwork. The class structure encourages a slow, methodical approach.
While pointe work often demands speed, practicing these movements at a controlled tempo allows you to focus on the nuances of your alignment and technique. You will learn to navigate the complexities of center transitions, such as the soutenu and the pas de bourrée en tournant, with grace and precision. This deliberate pace not only improves your physical execution but also provides a calming, meditative environment where you can truly connect with your body.
Whether you are working on your stability in an arabesque or the sharpness of your tendu, this class offers the technical insights needed to progress. Broche Ballet is dedicated to helping dancers achieve their goals through detailed instruction and a supportive community. Join us en pointe to refine your technique, strengthen your placement, and discover the joy of dancing in the center.
