What You'll Learn
- Technical secrets for a controlled promenade on flat in pointe shoes
- How to execute complex transitions like pas de bourrée en tournant
- Strategies to maintain balance and core stability during center combinations
- Proper alignment for tombé, passé, and soutenu away from the barre
- The importance of pushing toes down for maximum control in pointe shoes
About This Video
Refine your artistry and stability with this intermediate center class from Broche Ballet. Moving away from the barre is a significant milestone in pointe work, requiring heightened core engagement and meticulous foot control. In this 16-minute session, we dive deep into the nuances of center technique, focusing on the challenging promenade on flat. While it may sound simple, maintaining a smooth rotation in pointe shoes requires pushing your toes down firmly into the box to avoid flying toes and loss of balance. This toes down mantra is central to our training, ensuring that you maintain utmost control over your shoes as you scoot yourself around.
The class guides you through a variety of essential ballet movements, including tombé, passé, and soutenu. We explore combinations in the effacé position, which can be particularly challenging to execute without the support of the barre. You will learn to navigate the space with precision, focusing on the placement of your hips and the rotation of your standing leg. Transitions are just as important as the poses themselves; you will practice changing sides and shifting weight using controlled movements like pas de bourrée en tournant and plié relevé passé. These steps are fundamental for building the coordination and rhythm needed for more advanced center combinations.
Throughout the video, our instructors provide detailed feedback and corrections, focusing on the importance of balance and intricate footwork. Specific exercises like chassé and tendu sequences help develop the necessary foot strength to articulate through the shoe and transition smoothly to demi-pointe. We also incorporate a traditional révérence to conclude the session with grace. Whether you are practicing in a home studio or a professional space, these exercises are designed to help you feel more secure en pointe. By focusing on the toes down philosophy and practicing patience, you will gain the control needed to navigate the center floor with confidence. Master the art of the promenade, refine your soutenu turns, and elevate your ballet practice with Broche Ballet’s expert guidance.
