What You'll Learn
- Techniques for finding and maintaining balance en pointe without the support of the barre.
- Essential center combinations including pas de bourrée, temps lié, and pas de cheval.
- How to transition smoothly between positions through fondu, plié, and sous-sus.
- Strategies for building confidence and a sense of 'play' during pointe center work.
About This Video
Moving from the stability of the barre to the freedom of the center is one of the most exciting and challenging milestones in a dancer’s journey en pointe. In this specialized class from Broche Ballet, we focus on the art of venturing off the barre to find your independent balance and confidence. Whether you are an adult learner looking to take those first tentative steps away from support or a dancer wanting to refine your stability, this "Explore & Play" session is designed for you.
The lesson begins by grounding you in the basics of center work, starting with simple combinations in croisé to establish a strong base of support. We delve into specific exercises like pas de cheval and fondu, emphasizing the piqué movements that allow you to find your center of gravity. One of the key focuses of this series is layering correct technique with the organic motion of rolling up and down through the shoes, ensuring that every relevé feels secure and controlled.
You will practice essential transitions such as pas de bourrée and temps lié, which are fundamental for moving gracefully across the floor. The instructor encourages a mindset of experimentation; instead of obsessing over perfection, we focus on feeling stable in your pointe shoes and enjoying the sensation of movement. We also explore sequences that combine tendu, plié, and sous-sus to help you navigate the transition from flat to en pointe smoothly.
By practicing these center combinations, you will learn to trust your alignment and strength. We work on finding balance at the top of a relevé and maintaining a lifted posture throughout. Join Broche Ballet for this empowering session and discover the joy of dancing freely in the center.
