What You'll Learn
- Mastering the échappé en pointe for improved center stability and power.
- Executing adagio movements like développé and attitude with control.
- Refining transitions using the tombé and pas de bourrée techniques.
- Improving alignment and balance without the support of the barre.
- Integrating expressive port de bras and facial presence into technical work.
About This Video
Elevate your ballet practice with this focused 11-minute intermediate pointe center class from Broche Ballet. Transitioning from the barre to the center is a significant milestone for any dancer, requiring enhanced core strength, precise alignment, and unwavering focus. In this session, we move away from the support of the barre to challenge your stability and technical execution through a series of foundational yet demanding exercises.
The class begins with center work involving tendu and dégagé to find your center of gravity and warm up the ankles. We then progress into the échappé, a critical movement for building the power and control necessary to move across the floor en pointe. You will learn how to execute a clean relevé, focusing on the strength of the metatarsals and the correct alignment of the legs and hips.
The adagio portion of the class is designed to develop your sustained control and artistry. We incorporate movements such as développé and attitude, emphasizing the fluidity of the leg as it unfolds and the poise required to hold these positions en pointe. As you work through the combinations, you will also practice the fondu to find a soft, controlled landing and the coupé to maintain sharp footwork.
To connect these movements, we practice the tombé and pas de bourrée, ensuring that every transition is as graceful as the poses themselves. Throughout the lesson, the instructor provides detailed guidance on maintaining proper turnout and a tall, lifted posture while dancing en face. We also touch upon the importance of port de bras and facial expression, reminding you that pointe work is as much about performance as it is about technique.
By focusing on the coordination of the head, arms, and feet, you will develop a more cohesive and professional dance quality. This class is ideal for intermediate dancers who want to improve their balance, refine their technique, and build the confidence needed for center combinations. Join us at Broche Ballet as we work through these complex sequences to help you achieve your goals en pointe.
