What You'll Learn
- Refining the piqué pas de bourrée with a focus on lift and side-body engagement.
- Executing expressive port de bras while maintaining stability en pointe.
- Mastering the transition from barre to center with control and minimal force.
- Technical execution of tombé and sous-sus transitions for fluid movement.
- Improving balance in soutenu and balancé through core alignment.
About This Video
Transitioning from basic exercises to "dance-y" combinations is a pivotal step in any dancer's journey, especially when working en pointe. This Broche Ballet intermediate class is designed to help you find that fluid, artistic quality while maintaining the rigorous technical standards required for pointe work. We begin at the barre with single-hand combinations that challenge your stability and encourage a greater range of motion through the upper body.
Throughout the class, we focus heavily on the piqué pas de bourrée. One of the common pitfalls for intermediate students is using too much force or "clunking" onto the shoe. Our instructor emphasizes lifting up through the side of the body to create a sense of weightlessness.
This lift is essential not just for the piqué itself, but for the transitions into soutenu and balancé. By focusing on control rather than strength alone, you will find that your movements become more graceful and sustainable. The center portion of the class is a 10-minute intensive designed to build stamina and confidence away from the barre.
We work on port de bras, reminding dancers that the arms should remain big and expressive, even when the feet are navigating the complexities of pointe shoes. You will practice tombé and sous-sus transitions, learning how to lower with control and maintain a strong line in arabesque. This class also provides specific corrections on the importance of minimal force.
Whether you are working on your fondu or a complex turn, the goal is to find balance through alignment and core engagement. By the end of this session, you will have a deeper understanding of how to integrate your technical foundations into a cohesive, "dance-y" performance. Join the Broche Ballet community and take your pointe work to the next level with this comprehensive practice session.
