What You'll Learn
- Mastering weight transfer through tombé and relevé sequences.
- Techniques for achieving higher lift and stability in pirouettes en pointe.
- How to maintain core engagement during slow extensions and développé.
- Strategies for finding and holding your vertical axis in center work.
- Developing the confidence to transition between turns and poses without the barre.
About This Video
Focusing on center work is the ultimate test for any dancer en pointe. This intermediate-level session from Broche Ballet strips away the safety of the barre to challenge your stability, core strength, and technical precision. In this practice, you will navigate through a series of center combinations designed to build confidence and fluidity in your movement.
We begin by establishing a strong foundation through controlled relevé and plié exercises. These fundamentals are essential for finding your vertical axis before moving into more complex sequences. The lesson progresses into tombé and soutenu movements, emphasizing the importance of weight transfer and a stable core.
You will learn how to transition smoothly from dynamic steps into static extensions, such as développé, requiring intense focus and muscular engagement. A significant portion of the class is dedicated to turns, specifically pirouettes. Executing a pirouette en pointe requires more than just momentum; it demands a high passé position, a strong 'lift' out of the standing leg, and a clear spot.
The instructor provides nuanced cues on how to maintain your alignment through the rotation and how to land with grace and control. We also explore the relationship between extension and balance, teaching you how to trust your center even when your limbs are reaching away from your midline. By the end of this Broche Ballet practice, you will have a better understanding of how to manage your weight distribution en pointe.
Whether you are working on your first center pirouette or looking to refine your professional lines, this class offers the technical breakdown and encouragement needed to take your pointe work to the next level. Remember, balance is not a static state but a constant, active adjustment of the body.
