What You'll Learn
- Essential barre exercises to build ankle strength and stability for pointe work.
- Techniques for maintaining turnout and balance while transitioning to center combinations.
- How to execute precise piqué coupé de pied and sous-sus with controlled descents.
- Coordination of port de bras with petit allegro movements like chassé.
- Strategies for building stamina and confidence during center pointe sequences.
About This Video
Transitioning from the barre to the center is one of the most exciting yet challenging milestones in any dancer’s journey en pointe. This comprehensive 36-minute class from Broche Ballet is designed specifically to help you build the necessary strength, stamina, and confidence to make that leap. We begin at the barre, focusing on foundational stability and proper alignment.
You will work through exercises designed to articulate the feet and strengthen the ankles, ensuring every relevé is executed with precision and control. As we move into the center, the focus shifts toward maintaining your turnout and balance without the support of the barre. You will explore essential movements such as port de bras, piqué coupé de pied, and bourrée.
Throughout the session, the instructor provides detailed technical corrections, emphasizing the importance of rolling through the foot and controlling the descent to avoid injury and improve aesthetics. The class also introduces petit allegro elements like chassé and sous-sus, teaching you how to coordinate your upper body with fluid footwork. Whether you are looking to refine your basics or are ready to venture away from the barre for the first time, this session offers the technical breakdown and repetitive practice needed to excel.
By focusing on the nuances of weight placement and core engagement, you will find greater stability in your piqué movements and more fluidity in your transitions. Join us at Broche Ballet to elevate your pointe technique and dance with newfound confidence and grace. Our expert guidance ensures you develop the stamina required for longer center combinations while maintaining the integrity of your classical ballet form.
