What You'll Learn
- Correct heel mechanics for piqué and cou-de-pied movements to ensure stability en pointe.
- Techniques for transitioning from two hands to one hand on the barre for better verticality.
- How to execute fluid combinations involving tombé, passé, and susu without barre support.
- Alignment strategies for maintaining balance when moving away from the barre into center work.
- Strength-building exercises for the feet and ankles specific to intermediate pointework.
About This Video
Transitioning from the stability of the barre to the freedom of the center is one of the most challenging and rewarding milestones in a dancer’s journey. This 33-minute class from Broche Ballet focuses specifically on bridge work—refining the fundamental "Pointe Basics" at the barre before tentatively but confidently "venturing off the barre" into exploratory center work. The session begins with a rigorous barre sequence designed to build the specific ankle strength and alignment necessary for stability.
We place a heavy emphasis on the mechanics of the piqué and relevé. You will learn why keeping the heel off the ground during piqué movements is the secret to maintaining your center of gravity. We break down complex combinations involving dégagés, cou-de-pied, and passé to ensure every movement is executed with precision.
As we progress, we transition to using only one hand on the barre, a vital step in preparing for center work. This helps dancers find their own verticality without over-relying on the wooden rail. Finally, we move into the center for exploratory exercises.
Here, you’ll practice the piqué cou-de-pied and tombé into passé and susu, applying the technical corrections learned at the barre. At Broche Ballet, we believe that confidence comes from a deep understanding of technique. This class is designed to help you move from a beginner's tentative step to an intermediate's fluid grace.
Whether you are working on your relevé alignment or trying to find your balance in a passé en pointe, this guided practice provides the feedback and structure needed to excel. Join us for this comprehensive session and feel the difference that mindful, technical practice makes in your pointework.
