What You'll Learn
- Mastering the transition from two-handed to one-handed barre support for improved center balance.
- Technical execution of piqué tombé and échappé sequences while en pointe.
- Strategies for maintaining proper alignment and turnout during complex footwork.
- Refining coordination between the head, arms, and legs to create fluid, professional lines.
- Developing the strength and control needed for smooth bourrées and stable passé transitions.
About This Video
Welcome to this intermediate pointe class at Broche Ballet, specifically designed to bridge the gap between foundational pointework and center stability. In this 26-minute focused session, we concentrate on "Just the Barre," but with a critical challenge: transitioning to working with just one hand. This shift is essential for developing the independent balance, core strength, and proprioception required for advanced center work and performance.
The lesson begins with a focus on proper alignment and turnout, the bedrock of all successful ballet technique. As an intermediate student, you are moving beyond simply staying up on your toes; you are learning how to move with grace, precision, and musicality. We dive deep into échappé and plié combinations that challenge your ankle stability and calf strength.
One of the highlights of this class is the work on piqué tombé. Execution of a smooth piqué requires a highly engaged core and a strong, extended working leg. By practicing these at the barre with one-handed support, you learn to trust your vertical axis without relying too heavily on the barre for leverage.
We also cover the nuances of bourrée sequences, emphasizing the rapid, controlled movement of the feet while maintaining a calm, elegant upper body. Throughout the session, we incorporate cambré movements to ensure your lines remain long and expressive from head to toe. The instructor provides detailed corrections on head placement and arm coordination, helping you move past the mechanical aspects of pointe work into true artistry.
Whether you are working on your passé positioning or refining your chassé transitions, this class offers the technical breakdown you need to feel secure and confident en pointe. Join us at Broche Ballet to elevate your training and master the subtle shifts in weight that define professional pointework.
