What You'll Learn
- Refine balance and alignment in pirouettes using specific corner spotting techniques
- Master the mechanics of intermediate échappé combinations for better stability
- Improve transitions between plié, passé, and sous-sus to prepare for turns
- Develop the control needed for clean half-turns and full pirouettes en pointe
- Build lower body strength and ankle stability through targeted barre work
About This Video
Elevate your pointe work with this comprehensive 55-minute session led by Julie at Broche Ballet. This class is meticulously structured to help intermediate dancers bridge the gap between basic stability and advanced turning mechanics. The lesson is divided into three focused segments: 20 minutes of foundational basics to wake up the feet, 20 minutes of intermediate combinations, and a final 15-minute intensive on turns en pointe.
We begin at the barre with a review of essential movements. You will focus on the precision of your plié, the height of your passé, and the tightness of your sous-sus. Julie provides expert guidance on alignment, specifically teaching you how to angle your plié toward the corner to achieve a more secure balance before attempting a turn. This foundational work ensures your body is properly aligned and your core is engaged for the more demanding center work to follow.
The class then transitions into intermediate combinations where we explore the mechanics of the échappé. By mastering the rhythmic 'out and out' movement of the échappé, you will develop the strength and control necessary for stable transitions. We also work on plié-passé-sous-sus sequences that lead directly into half-turns and full pirouettes. Julie emphasizes the importance of breathing and maintaining a calm focus, which are essential for successful turning.
In the final segment, we focus exclusively on pirouette technique. You will practice transitions from the barre to the center, learning how to use the barre as a tool for support before testing your balance in open space. Whether you are perfecting a half-turn or working toward multiple revolutions, this class offers the drills and technical cues needed to refine your execution. Join our Broche Ballet community and take the next step in your pointe journey by mastering the art of the turn.
