What You'll Learn
- Mastering the transition from two-hand to one-hand barre support for better balance
- Refining pirouette technique with a focus on spotting and relevé height
- Proper hip alignment and weight distribution for a stable and high arabesque
- Executing smooth transitions between center movements like tombé and bourrée
About This Video
Elevate your ballet practice with this comprehensive 44-minute Intermediate Pointe class from Broche Ballet. This session is specifically designed for dancers who are ready to challenge their stability by moving from two hands on the barre to a one-hand support, ultimately preparing for more advanced en pointe center work. The class begins with a thorough warmup at the barre, focusing on the foundations of strength and alignment.
You will work through essential exercises including relevé, tendu, and demi-plié to ensure your feet and ankles are properly prepared for the demands of intermediate pointe work. Special attention is paid to the execution of sous-sous and sous-tenu, emphasizing the control needed to maintain a tight line while moving between positions. As the lesson progresses, the instructor guides you through more complex movements.
You will practice passé and arabesque, with a specific focus on driving the hips over the supporting leg to achieve better balance and a more aesthetic line. The transition to center work is a key highlight of this class, where you will apply the skills practiced at the barre to movements such as pirouettes and balancé. Throughout the practice, you will be encouraged to focus on your spotting—keeping the head behind the body during turns—and maintaining strong core engagement.
These technical nuances are what differentiate a beginner from an intermediate dancer. The instructor also introduces variations in arm placement, such as high and low positions, to help you find your center of gravity during half turns and full pirouettes. Finally, the class concludes with a traditional révérence, allowing you to finish your practice with grace and controlled movements.
Whether you are looking to refine your tombé or perfect your bourrée, this video provides the detailed instruction needed to advance your technique safely and effectively. Join Broche Ballet and take your pointe work to the next level.
