What You'll Learn
- Techniques to generate momentum for turns using the rib cage and shoulders
- How to execute fluid tombé and pas de bourrée combinations en pointe
- Maintaining stability and balance in sous-sus and half-turns
- Strategies for building speed to ensure smooth movement transitions
About This Video
Elevate your ballet practice with this comprehensive 40-minute session dedicated to the intricacies of pointe work. Led by Julie from Broche Ballet, this class is structured to take you from the stability of the barre to the challenging fluidity of the center. The first 25 minutes are dedicated to a rigorous pointe barre, ensuring your feet are properly articulated and your core is engaged for the movements to come.
In the subsequent 15-minute center portion, the focus shifts to dynamic execution and the mastery of momentum. You will work through essential combinations involving tombé, pas de bourrée, and sous-sus. A key technical focus of this lesson is learning how to avoid 'getting stuck' in movements by generating sufficient initial speed.
Julie explains the mechanics of using your rib cage and the positioning of the second shoulder to drive turns and maintain flow. By understanding how to push through the floor and use your upper body effectively, you will find more stability in your half-turns and balancé sequences. This class is not just about the steps; it is about the physics of dance.
You will explore how to maintain control while traveling and how to finish every sequence with grace and precision. Whether you are looking to sharpen your technical execution or build the confidence necessary for more complex center work, this tutorial provides the specific feedback and guidance needed to reach the next level in your ballet journey. Join the Broche Ballet community and transform your pointe technique through focused, professional instruction that emphasizes both strength and artistry.
