What You'll Learn
- How to maintain a strong upper back to support balance in sous-sus
- Techniques for engaging the core to stabilize pas de bourrée and soutenu
- Correct execution of cambré derrière while maintaining vertical alignment
- Methods to resist reactive body movements during leg transitions
- Foundational strength building for the transition to intermediate pointe work
About This Video
Elevate your pointe technique with this comprehensive Just Barre session from Broche Ballet. This class is specifically designed to help dancers move from the beginner stage to a more confident intermediate level by focusing on a frequently overlooked element: upper body placement. While pointe work naturally emphasizes the feet and legs, true stability and grace come from a strong, engaged core and a quiet, well-positioned torso.
Throughout this 26-minute session, you will be guided through a series of foundational barre exercises that challenge your balance and alignment. We begin with a focus on the upper back, learning how to keep the back forward and strong to prevent the weight from falling behind the toes. This is crucial when executing movements like sous-sus and passé, where a slight misalignment in the ribcage can lead to an immediate loss of balance.
The class dives deep into the mechanics of popular ballet movements. You will practice pas de bourrée and soutenu turns, learning how to resist the natural rotation of the body in response to leg movement. By engaging the muscles of the trunk, you create a solid anchor that allows the legs to move freely and precisely.
We also cover the nuances of cambré movements, specifically the cambré derrière, ensuring your head and upper body move gracefully while your legs remain straight and your weight stays centered over your pointes. Refining your technique at the barre is the best way to prepare for center work. This class emphasizes the importance of bourrée steps and attitude positions, helping you build the necessary strength and confidence to tackle more complex combinations.
Whether you are working on your devant or derrière extensions, Broche Ballet provides the technical cues you need to feel secure and expressive en pointe. Join us for this focused practice and take the next step in your ballet journey.
