What You'll Learn
- How to maintain proper posture and alignment while transitioning to center pointe work
- Technical breakdown of soutenu turns, focusing on leg placement and weight transfer
- Strategies for connecting movements like plié, pas de bourrée, and bourrées for better fluidity
- Execution of adagio and waltz combinations with a focus on balance and control en pointe
About This Video
Take your training to the center of the room with this comprehensive intermediate pointe class from Broche Ballet. Moving away from the barre is a significant milestone in any dancer’s journey, requiring a heightened sense of core engagement, refined balance, and impeccable alignment. In this 14-minute practice session, we focus on a series of combinations designed to build confidence and fluid movement while dancing en pointe. The waltz combination encourages a sense of travel and musicality, challenging you to maintain your turnout and extension while moving through space.
The class begins with a focus on posture and the crucial relationship between the head and the supporting foot. We dive into essential movements like the échappé and sous-sus, emphasizing the importance of a deep, controlled plié to power your transitions. You will learn how to maintain your center of gravity during complex sequences, ensuring that every movement remains connected and intentional. For those looking to improve their footwork, the petit allegro section demands precision and quick articulation of the feet.
One of the highlights of this lesson is the work on soutenu turns. Our instructor breaks down the mechanics of the turn, focusing on how the swinging leg should navigate the space to remain in front, allowing for a clean step forward. By practicing these turns in a slow-motion fashion, you can master the intricate weight transfers required for stability. We also explore a beautiful adagio, where the focus shifts to sustained control and the grace of tombé and devant positions in a croisé alignment.
Finally, we polish our pas de bourrée and bourrées. These steps are the glue that holds combinations together, and we emphasize a smooth, connected quality that improves overall performance. Whether you are working on your waltz steps or refining your transitions, this video provides the technical corrections needed to elevate your artistry. Join us at Broche Ballet to strengthen your pointe technique and find your flow in the center.
