What You'll Learn
- Master the transition from two-handed to one-handed barre work for improved balance.
- Techniques for maintaining a calm nervous system during descents and turns.
- Proper execution of piqué, tombé, and pas de bourrée combinations.
- Developing strength through fondu and relevé exercises en pointe.
- Active rolling down techniques to improve control and foot articulation.
About This Video
Take your pointe work to the next level with this comprehensive 30-minute barre session from Broche Ballet. Designed specifically for dancers moving from beginner to intermediate levels, this class focuses on the pivotal transition from using two hands on the barre to just one. This shift is essential for developing the core strength and independent balance required for center work.
Throughout this session, we dive deep into foundational exercises like ronds de jambe par terre, piqué, and tombé. A significant portion of the class is dedicated to mastering the pas de bourrée. We explore how to modify these movements—whether by stepping through or picking up the back leg—to ensure you maintain proper alignment and control as you decrease your reliance on the barre.
One of the most critical lessons in this class is the focus on the nervous system. When coming down from a turn or a high relevé, it is natural for the body to feel a sense of urgency or tension. Our instructor guides you on how to remain calm and cool, teaching your body to lift the heel and catch itself gracefully rather than rushing the descent.
By practicing fondu into relevé, you will build the muscular endurance needed to sustain your placement en pointe. We also emphasize the mechanics of rolling down. Instead of collapsing, we focus on the active lift of the heel off the floor.
This subtle shift in focus ensures that every movement is intentional and safe. Whether you are practicing your first one-handed pirouette preparation or refining your coup-de-pied positions, this class provides the feedback and encouragement needed to build lasting confidence in your pointe shoes. Join us at Broche Ballet and transform your technique through mindful, consistent practice.
