What You'll Learn
- Refining turnout and alignment for increased stability en pointe
- Techniques for executing smooth en dedans turns with balance
- How to achieve clean, controlled landings in rélevé passé
- Developing speed and confidence in bourrée and piqué movements
- Building muscle memory through complex center combinations
About This Video
Take your pointe work to the next level with this comprehensive class from Broche Ballet. Designed for students moving from beginner to intermediate levels, this session focuses on building the strength and confidence necessary for stable center work and clean transitions. We begin at the barre, refining foundational movements like tendu and fondu to ensure proper alignment and turnout from the start.
These exercises are crucial for developing the ankle stability required for more advanced maneuvers en pointe. Moving into the center, the class dives into complex combinations that challenge your balance and coordination. You will practice the nuances of en dedans turns with a focus on controlled preparation and a strong piqué entry.
The instructor provides detailed feedback on maintaining a square pelvis and engaged core to achieve that elusive clean landing in rélevé passé. Throughout the practice, we explore the grace of the arabesque and the fluidity of bourrée steps, ensuring every movement is executed with intentional quality. You will also work on developing muscle memory for combinations involving transitions like pas de chat and balancé, leading into a beautiful waltzy-style finale.
By focusing on soft, controlled transitions and precise footwork, you will gain the poise needed for intermediate-level choreography. Whether you are looking to polish your piqué turns or improve your landing stability, this class provides the technical corrections and repetitive practice needed to excel. Our approach emphasizes movement quality and proper alignment, helping you transition from basic exercises to fluid center dancing with confidence and grace.
