What You'll Learn
- Precise piqué into le cou-de-pied with proper vertical alignment
- Mastering soutenu turns with controlled transitions through fourth and second
- Coordinating port de bras to support center stability and rotational speed
- Executing complex combinations including tombé, pas de bourrée, and balancé
About This Video
Elevate your ballet technique with this focused intermediate pointe center session from Broche Ballet. Transitioning from the barre to the center is one of the most challenging milestones for any dancer, particularly when wearing pointe shoes. This 16-minute practice video is specifically designed to help you navigate this transition with confidence, precision, and elegance.
In this session, we explore fundamental intermediate movements including soutenu, piqué, balancé, and échappé. The instructor provides detailed technical cues that go beyond just the steps, focusing on the mechanics behind each movement. For instance, you will learn how the port de bras is not merely decorative but essential for maintaining your center of gravity.
By bringing the arms underneath yourself during a piqué into le cou-de-pied, you create a compact, stable vertical line that is crucial for balance en pointe. The class progresses through a variety of combinations, starting with piqué to le cou-de-pied in a circular pattern. You will master the transition from a piqué into a soutenu turn, learning how to use your arms to change direction and generate the necessary speed for a clean finish.
We also cover sequences involving tombé and pas de bourrée, focusing on the fluidity between movements. The lesson highlights the importance of the devant position during extensions, teaching you how to turn on the extension while maintaining a strong supporting leg. Throughout the practice, an emphasis is placed on the shapes made in space—from the precise fourth and second positions in a soutenu to the transition toward the corners.
Whether you are looking to refine your turns or improve your overall stability en pointe, this Broche Ballet class offers the professional guidance needed to take your center work to the next level. Prepare to challenge your core, find your verticality, and bring a new level of grace to your intermediate pointe practice.
