What You'll Learn
- Proper alignment and weight distribution for pointe work at the barre and in the center.
- How to execute complex combinations featuring tombé, pas de bourrée, and balancé.
- Techniques for maintaining balance during relevé and transitions like sous-sus.
- Refining the footwork and coordination for pas de basque and piqué ballonné movements.
- Improving musicality and tempo control in waltz-based center exercises.
About This Video
Welcome to an intensive 40-minute pointe session with Broche Ballet, designed to elevate your technique from the barre to the center floor. This class is structured to provide a comprehensive workout, beginning with 25 minutes of foundational barre work followed by 15 minutes of dynamic center combinations. We start at the barre, focusing on the essential mechanics of pointe work.
You will practice pliés, tendus, and dégagés to warm up the ankles and find your alignment. Special attention is given to the transition through relevé, ensuring you push through the floor to maintain maximum stability. We explore the intricacies of rond de jambe and jeté, emphasizing the strength required to sustain en pointe positions while maintaining a lifted upper body.
Transitioning to the center, the class challenges your balance and control without the support of the barre. You will learn a lyrical waltz combination that integrates tombé, pas de bourrée, and glissade. We also delve into the pas de basque, focusing on the coordination of the rond de jambe and the weight transfer.
The instructor, Julie, provides detailed corrections on placement, particularly during sous-sus and soutenu turns. Throughout the lesson, we emphasize the importance of timing and musicality. Whether you are practicing a piqué ballonné or a series of pas de bourrée couru, the goal is to achieve a fluid, effortless appearance.
This class is perfect for dancers looking to refine their pointe technique and gain confidence in the center. At Broche Ballet, we believe in technical precision paired with artistic expression. Grab your pointe shoes and let’s begin this journey to stronger, more graceful dancing.
