What You'll Learn
- Refining foot articulation through controlled roll-downs and relevé sequences en pointe.
- Improving stability and balance during piqué arabesque and center combinations.
- Mastering complex movements like pas de bourrée en tournant and échappé to 4th.
- Developing artistry and flow through waltz steps and smooth transitions between combinations.
About This Video
Take your ballet training to the next level with this comprehensive 45-minute pointe class from Broche Ballet. Led by instructor Julie, this session is meticulously designed for intermediate dancers looking to refine their strength and grace while dancing en pointe. The class begins with 25 minutes of dedicated barre work, focusing on essential fundamentals such as roll-downs to improve foot articulation and strength.
You will work through piqué arabesque and balancing exercises, ensuring your alignment and turnout are secure before moving away from the support of the barre. This foundational work is crucial for building the ankle stability required for more advanced center work. The second half of the class transitions into 20 minutes of center work, where the real challenge of balance and control begins.
Julie guides you through a variety of combinations, including pas de bourrée en tournant and échappé to 4th position. For those looking to push their boundaries, there are opportunities to practice pirouettes en pointe. You will learn to navigate the space with confidence, using the tombé to initiate movement and finding your center in every relevé.
You will also explore the waltz concept, learning how to use momentum and breath to create a sense of flow and artistry in your movements. We discuss how proper breathing techniques can help you stay relaxed even during demanding sequences, allowing for better execution and a more expressive performance. Throughout the lesson, emphasis is placed on the correct execution of steps, ensuring that every movement is performed with precision and poise.
By focusing on transitions and the connection between steps, you will develop a more professional and fluid dance quality. Whether you are working on your focus during complex routines or trying to master the perfect pirouette, this class provides the tools and repetition necessary for growth. Join our Broche Ballet community and discover how consistent practice en pointe can transform your technique and confidence.
This class is an excellent way to bridge the gap between the barre and the stage, giving you the freedom to move gracefully in your pointe shoes.
