What You'll Learn
- Master transitions from chassé to arabesque with proper lift and timing.
- Improve pirouette stability en pointe via core engagement and alignment.
- Refine the pas de basque by increasing back foot speed and precision.
- Maintain upright posture during tombé and relevé sequences for smoother transitions.
- Develop balance during one-handed barre exercises and complex center work.
About This Video
Elevate your pointe work with this comprehensive 48-minute intermediate ballet class from Broche Ballet. This session is designed for dancers who have established a solid foundation en pointe and are ready to challenge their stability, technique, and artistry. The class begins at the barre with one hand, focusing on the precision required for intermediate-level transitions.
We dive deep into the mechanics of the chassé and arabesque, emphasizing the importance of even air time and the coordination of arms and legs. You will learn how to roll down from an arabesque with control, letting the movement guide you into the next sequence without losing alignment. In the center, the focus shifts to more complex combinations including pas de basque, tombé, and relevé.
One of the key challenges addressed is maintaining a strong, upright posture during the tombé to ensure a smooth transition rather than a heavy landing. The instructor provides real-time feedback on timing, specifically regarding the cou-de-pied and the speed of the back foot in the pas de basque. A significant portion of the class is dedicated to pirouettes en pointe.
By engaging the core and focusing on proper alignment, dancers will work on finding their balance in the passé position. Refining your center work requires a blend of strength and delicacy. We explore how to engage the core muscles to support the spine, preventing the common mistake of 'crashing down' from a relevé or tombé.
This class is not just about doing the steps; it is about mastering the transitions between them. By paying attention to the timing of the cou-de-pied immediately following a chassé, you will develop the sharp, clean footwork necessary for advanced variations. Broche Ballet is committed to providing adult dancers with the tools to succeed, and this class is a perfect example of our technical yet encouraging approach to ballet education.
