What You'll Learn
- Correct technique for pliés and bourrées while dancing en pointe.
- How to transition effectively from two hands to one hand on the barre.
- Strengthening exercises for improved balance and core stability.
- Strategies for gaining the mental confidence needed to move to the center.
About This Video
Building strength and confidence en pointe is a gradual journey that requires patience, precision, and a structured approach. In this comprehensive 28-minute class from Broche Ballet, we focus on the essential transition from beginner to intermediate levels by moving from two hands on the barre to just one. This shift is vital for any dancer looking to eventually leave the barre and perform complex combinations in the center with poise and stability.
We begin with a focused warmup designed to properly align the body and activate the intrinsic muscles of the feet. Through a series of pliés and relevés, you will establish a solid foundation before progressing to more complex movements. The primary focus of this session is the bourrée.
This foundational step is explored in depth, with exercises that challenge you to maintain smooth, controlled movements while gradually reducing your reliance on the barre. One of the unique aspects of this practice is the single hand approach. By placing only one hand on the barre, you force your core to engage more deeply and your supporting leg to work harder for balance.
We also explore venturing off the barre, where we experiment with starting a bourrée in the center and arriving at the barre as a safe landing point. This method helps demystify center work and builds the psychological confidence needed to dance unsupported. Throughout the class, we emphasize the importance of tempo and musicality.
You will practice bourrées and pas de bourrée at various speeds, ensuring that your technique remains sharp regardless of the music's rhythm. Whether you are performing a chassé or a sous-sus, the goal is always to maintain a lifted core and stable hips. By the end of this session with Broche Ballet, you will have a clearer understanding of your own balance and the tools necessary to take your pointe work to the next level.
