What You'll Learn
- How to execute temps lié and écarté with precision and balance in the center.
- Techniques for 'showing off the shoe' through proper turnout and foot anchoring.
- Correct arm placement in pas de cheval using the allonger position.
- Strategies for maintaining control during chassé movements to create flow.
- Integration of individual steps into a fluid, performance-ready combination.
About This Video
Taking your pointe work away from the stability of the barre and into the center is a significant milestone for any dancer. In this intermediate pointe class at Broche Ballet, we bridge that gap by putting foundational skills into fluid, graceful combinations. This session is designed to challenge your balance, refine your alignment, and enhance your overall technique through a series of carefully curated exercises that move beyond simple repetitions.
The class begins with foundational movements like demi-plié and temps lié. These are essential not just for warming up the joints but for establishing the control needed to maintain balance and fluid weight transfers in the center. We then transition into more complex movements such as écarté and pas de cheval.
During the pas de cheval, specific attention is paid to the port de bras; the instructor emphasizes keeping the arm in an allonger position, correctly placed above the shoulder to maintain a lift through the upper body. ' This involves meticulous attention to turnout and anchoring the foot so that the profile of the pointe shoe is visible and clean. Whether you are working on a chassé to create flow or practicing a pirouette by focusing on your spotting and finger placement, the goal is always beautiful, controlled execution over mere speed.
Throughout the lesson, you will receive cues on how to use your effacé and croisé positions to add variety and depth to your dancing. We conclude with a final routine that synthesizes these elements into a cohesive performance piece. By focusing on the nuances of weight placement and the subtle details of footwork, you will build the strength and confidence necessary for advanced center work.
