What You'll Learn
- Refining pirouette execution through shoulder engagement and upper body alignment.
- Mastering the 'spring-load' technique by rolling through the foot into a controlled fourth position.
- Executing complex center combinations involving renversé preparation and piqué movements.
- Improving transitions using chassé, pas de bourrée, and fluid bourrée sequences.
- Developing stability and turnout in arabesque and fondu while en pointe.
About This Video
Refine your technique and build strength with this 48-minute Intermediate Pointe class at Broche Ballet. This session is meticulously designed to bridge the gap between foundational exercises and the complex coordination required for advanced center work. We begin with essential movements like plié and relevé to establish proper alignment and turnout.
The focus then shifts to the center, where we delve into the preparation for renversé and the mechanics of powerful pirouettes. One of the primary goals of this class is to master the initiation of turns. Our instructor emphasizes using the shoulders to guide the upper body, ensuring that you maintain balance and momentum throughout each rotation.
' This prepares the body for the next movement, allowing for more explosive and controlled turns. Throughout the lesson, we explore a variety of intermediate steps, including chassé, pas de bourrée, and bourrée turns. We also incorporate piqué and fouetté movements to challenge your stability en pointe.
Attention to detail is key: you will learn to keep the knee open in fourth position, press the heel down on the standing leg, and maintain a strong croisé B+ placement. Whether you are working on your arabesque line or perfecting your piqué sequences, this class provides the technical cues necessary for growth. By focusing on the transition between steps—such as the brush to the back into a pas de bourrée—you will develop the fluidity and grace characteristic of professional-level ballet.
The class also addresses the nuances of fondu and piqué combinations, emphasizing the importance of 'riding' into your back relevé with an open knee. Join the Broche Ballet community and take the next step in your pointe journey by mastering these intricate combinations and improving your overall strength and artistry.
