What You'll Learn
- Mastering a rock-solid passé position to improve balance and turn preparation.
- Developing hip and leg alignment through body scanning during transitions.
- Building power and control in relevé, piqué, and sous-sous movements.
- Maintaining consistent muscle activation during promenade and développé.
About This Video
Are you ready to take your pointe work to the next level? This Broche Ballet session, part of our Just Barre series, is a comprehensive class dedicated to building the foundational single-leg strength required for intermediate center work. Moving from a beginner to an intermediate level en pointe requires more than just foot strength; it requires a deep understanding of muscle activation, structural alignment, and proprioception. This 21-minute practice provides the structured environment needed to master these elements.
Throughout the class, we focus heavily on the passé position. A strong, stable passé is the gateway to successful pirouettes and controlled promenades. Our instructor guides you through a series of exercises designed to cultivate awareness in your hips and legs, helping you feel exactly how your foot interacts with your pointe shoe. By performing a body scan during transitions, you will learn to identify and correct alignment issues in real-time before they impact your balance.
The lesson includes specific work on relevé and plié, ensuring that your transitions are fluid yet powerful. You will practice the sous-sous position to find your vertical center, followed by dégagé and développé sequences that challenge your endurance and stability. We also incorporate piqué movements, emphasizing the precision needed to step directly onto the box of the shoe with confidence and grace.
One of the key takeaways from this class is learning how to maintain muscle engagement during the transitions. Often, dancers lose their core connection or hip stability when moving between positions. By slowing down and focusing on the feeling of the leg during a promenade, you build the necessary control for effortless movement. Whether you are working on your placement or perfecting your développé, this class provides the technical building blocks you need to excel en pointe. Join us at the barre and discover the power of focused, intentional practice.
