What You'll Learn
- Core stabilization techniques to maintain balance on a small surface en pointe
- Proper execution and alignment for pas de bourrée en tournant and soutenu turns
- How to maintain level shoulders and anchored ribs during complex transitions
- Techniques for stabilizing the body before changing directions in the center
- Refining piqué sous-sus, tombé, and coupé combinations for fluid movement
About This Video
Take your pointe work away from the barre and into the center with this intermediate ballet class from Broche Ballet. In this 16-minute session, we focus on the precision, poise, and control required to execute complex movements en pointe. Moving to the center presents a unique challenge for the intermediate dancer; without the support of the barre, maintaining proper alignment and balance becomes paramount. This class guides you through essential center combinations, including piqué sous-sus, pas de bourrée en tournant, and soutenu.
A key focus of this practice is core stability. To find success en pointe, your core and spine must remain anchored, particularly when balancing on the small surface of the pointe shoe box. We will break down the mechanics of the step-over movement, emphasizing the importance of keeping your shoulders equidistant from the floor. This alignment allows for a powerful yet graceful push back into your pas de bourrée. We also explore the nuances of direction, performing movements in effacé and écarté derrière to build spatial awareness and technical versatility.
Throughout the class, we dive into the 'canoe-like' nature of the foot en pointe, learning how to pivot and stabilize before changing directions. You will refine your execution of the tombé and coupé, ensuring every transition is fluid and controlled. By focusing on keeping the ribs anchored to the hips, you will find a more secure center of gravity during turns and transitions. Whether you are working on your enveloppé or perfecting your pas de bourrée, this class provides the technical feedback and encouragement needed to advance your artistry and strength. Join us as we work through these intermediate sequences to build the confidence required for center pointe work.
