Intermediate Ballet Center: Piqué Ballonet, Promenades, and Precise Footwork

Elevate your center floor practice with this focused 21-minute intermediate ballet class from Broche Ballet. This session is meticulously designed to help dancers bridge the gap between simple movements and complex center combinations. We begin by breaking down the piqué ballonet, a step that requires a precise brush from demi-pointe and a strong sense of counterbalance through the arms.

You will learn how to maintain your turnout during the fondu landing, ensuring a clean and professional aesthetic. A key highlight of this class is the detailed exploration of promenade turns. Using a specialized 'scoot' technique, we navigate the corners of the room, teaching you how to use your back to drive the rotation.

This approach demystifies the promenade, making it an accessible tool for your adage and allégro work. We also incorporate arabesque and soutenu turns to challenge your spatial awareness and balance. Precision footwork is what separates an intermediate dancer from a beginner.

Our instructor focuses on foot articulation, specifically the 'toe flick' action during pas de bourrée transitions. This ensures your feet are fully pointed and expressive before arriving in the next position. You will also work through combinations involving tombé, détourné, and développé, all while maintaining a strong cou-de-pied position.

Finally, we refine your pirouette preparations. Many dancers struggle with stability during turns because of incorrect weight distribution. This class addresses that by focusing on the forward shift of the hips over the standing leg and the exact timing of the arm closure.

By syncing these elements, you will find a more consistent and powerful rotation. Whether you are practicing in a studio or at home, these drills will provide the technical foundation needed for advanced center work.