What You'll Learn
- The mechanics of a successful rélevé passé, focusing on the push-off and back foot shape.
- How to utilize momentum and a springboard action to find stability en pointe without the barre.
- Technical breakdown of center combinations involving soutenu, piqué passé, and transitions.
- A fast-paced pas de bourrée sequence to improve footwork speed, agility, and precision.
About This Video
Stepping away from the barre is a significant milestone in any dancer’s journey, particularly when working en pointe. In this Broche Ballet intermediate class, we focus exclusively on center work, challenging your balance, core strength, and technical precision. The primary focus of this session is the rélevé passé, a foundational yet demanding movement that requires a delicate balance of power and control.
Throughout the class, we break down the mechanics of the rélevé passé. You will learn how to use the 'springboard' effect, utilizing the momentum from a fondu or a fall to propel yourself securely onto the platform of your pointe shoe. We emphasize the importance of the back foot—how to shape it and push off the floor with immediacy to ensure a clean, stable position. This technique is not just about lifting the leg; it is about the active push from the ground that creates a lift throughout the entire body.
In addition to rélevé passé, the class incorporates a variety of intermediate movements to build a comprehensive center practice. We work through sequences involving tendu, fondu, and soutenu, teaching you how to maintain your turnout and alignment while transitioning between steps. We also explore the piqué passé and soutenu turns, focusing on the coordination required to come up en pointe while initiating a turn.
To wrap up the session, we tackle a dynamic pas de bourrée combination. This sequence is designed to improve footwork speed and agility, requiring quick transitions and sharp execution. By practicing these elements in the center, you will develop the confidence and quintessence needed for more advanced choreography. Whether you are looking to refine your stability or master the nuances of center pointe work, this class provides the technical tools to elevate your dancing. Join us at Broche Ballet as we refine these essential skills and build the strength necessary for effortless movement en pointe.
