What You'll Learn
- How to generate power from the back leg for a stronger, more stable arabesque.
- Techniques for a fluid tombé pas de basque that emphasizes continuous motion.
- Improving transition speed between a chassé and a pas de basque using shoulder placement.
- Proper foot articulation and rolling through the platform during a failli.
- Developing precision in quick-fire footwork during traveling center combinations.
About This Video
Taking your pointe work into the center is a significant milestone for any dancer. This intermediate-level practice session from Broche Ballet is designed specifically to help you transition away from the barre, focusing on the agility and power required for traveling combinations. Throughout this 16-minute class, we dive deep into the mechanics of movement, ensuring your footwork is both precise and expressive.
The lesson begins by addressing the power source for traveling steps. You will learn how to push through the supporting leg to achieve a dynamic, lifted arabesque and how to execute a failli by rolling through the foot correctly rather than tipping over the platform. These subtle technical corrections are vital for maintaining balance and flow in center work. We also explore the intricacies of the tombé pas de basque, emphasizing a fluid 'up and down' motion that avoids a segmented, step-by-step feel.
Speed and transition are core themes of this session. You will practice using the chassé to move seamlessly into a tendu back, preparing your body for a quick pas de basque. The instructor provides specific cues on shoulder placement and timing, helping you bring your upper body around quickly to maintain momentum during directional changes. Other steps covered include soutenu, balancé, and rond de jambe, all integrated into sequences that challenge your spatial awareness.
By the end of this practice, you will have a better understanding of how to use your floor pressure to generate speed. Whether you are preparing for a performance or simply looking to sharpen your technical execution, these exercises will help you build the confidence needed to dance en pointe with grace and authority.
