What You'll Learn
- Techniques for tighter, more fluid pas de bourrée en tournant en pointe
- How to transition from first to fifth position for improved balance and turning mechanics
- Execution of piqué en avant with proper hip lift and postural alignment
- Barre-based combinations including fondu, tombé, and dégagé to build foot strength
About This Video
Elevate your pointe work with this focused 27-minute barre session led by Linda at Broche Ballet. Designed specifically for dancers moving from the beginner to intermediate level, this class targets the essential mechanics required for fluid, confident movement en pointe. The heart of this lesson focuses on the pas de bourrée en tournant.
Linda breaks down the mechanics of keeping the feet tightly together—mimicking a sous-sus position—to ensure stability during the turn. You will learn the 'step underneath' method, which helps shift the weight efficiently and prepares you for more complex center work. By transitioning from a wider first position to a tighter fifth position as your comfort grows, you will achieve the professional silhouette and control necessary for intermediate ballet.
In addition to turning mechanics, this class explores piqué en avant and piqué combinations at the barre. You will practice the piqué movement by picking the foot up forward and executing a clean dégagé to the side. Linda emphasizes the importance of posture, specifically lifting the hips to meet the barre and maintaining a high head level to ensure balance and grace.
The session also includes a variety of strengthening exercises such as fondu, tombé, and bourrée. These movements are essential for building the ankle and foot strength required to sustain longer combinations. Throughout the class, the focus remains on technical precision—ensuring that every dégagé and sous-sus is executed with the correct alignment.
Whether you are practicing at home or in the studio, this Broche Ballet class provides the structural foundation needed to move off the barre with confidence and poise.
