What You'll Learn
- Improve center balance through repeated échappé and sous-sous sequences.
- Enhance foot articulation and control with piqué and tombé movements.
- Develop core stability and proper hip alignment away from the barre.
- Refine transitions using pas de bourrée and fluid bourrée steps.
About This Video
Master the art of dancing en pointe with this focused center practice from Broche Ballet. This session is designed specifically for students who have established their foundation at the barre and are ready to challenge their balance and stability in the center. By focusing on quick repetition and controlled movements, you will build the necessary strength to transition from beginner to intermediate pointe work with confidence.
Our lesson begins with essential center work to ground your technique. We move through a series of exercises including tendu and fondu in the center, emphasizing the push through the floor and the control of the knee. Repetition is key to developing muscle memory, and this class provides the space to practice movements like tombé and piqué repeatedly to ensure your weight placement is precise.
A significant portion of the class is dedicated to mastering the plié échappé. We focus on keeping the back full and the hips square as you move between positions. These fundamental movements are the building blocks of center work, and refining them is essential for more advanced choreography.
You will also work on soutenu turns to the corner, focusing on maintaining a slow, controlled descent to the floor. Finally, we explore bourrée combinations and the pas de bourrée, integrating demi-plié and sous-sous to create fluid sequences. Whether you are working on your foot articulation or your overall stamina, this quick repetition class offers a structured environment to hone your skills.
Join Broche Ballet as we take your pointe work to the next level, one step at a time.
