What You'll Learn
- Mastery of the soutenu and piqué soutenu turns en pointe.
- Proper weight placement during waltz movements and transitions.
- Techniques to avoid stepping on a bent leg during piqué relevé.
- How to maintain hip alignment and core stability in center combinations.
- Refinement of the tombé pas de bourrée and sous-sus footwork.
About This Video
In this comprehensive Broche Ballet pointe class, Julie leads you through a rigorous 40-minute session designed to refine your technique and build strength en pointe. This lesson is divided into a 25-minute barre sequence followed by 15 minutes of center work, ensuring a thorough warm-up before tackling more complex movements. The primary focus of this practice is the mastery of the soutenu and piqué soutenu, two fundamental movements that require precise weight placement and strong core engagement.
Throughout the barre portion, we emphasize foundational movements such as plié, tendu, and dégagé. These exercises are not just for warming up; they are essential for establishing the alignment needed for stable pointe work. Julie provides detailed cues on maintaining square hips and a lifted center, which are crucial when transitioning into a sous-sus or relevé.
By focusing on the 'balance day' mindset, students are encouraged to find their center of gravity, whether they choose to work en pointe or on demi-pointe. Transitioning to the center, the class dives into the mechanics of the waltz movement and various traveling steps. You will learn the importance of rolling through the foot—toe, ball, heel—during a tombé pas de bourrée to ensure a smooth and controlled landing.
A significant portion of the center work is dedicated to the piqué soutenu. Julie breaks down the mechanics of the turn, teaching you how to relevé directly onto a straight leg to avoid the common mistake of stepping on a bent knee. This focus on stepping up rather than stepping out will transform your turns, giving them the crisp, effortless look characteristic of professional ballet.
Staying present and mindful is a recurring theme in this Broche Ballet session. By concentrating on the details of your passé and the transition between positions, you build the muscle memory necessary for more advanced combinations.
