What You'll Learn
- Technical strategies for executing stable échappés without the support of the barre
- Fluid transitions using tombé, pas de bourrée, and sous-sous combinations
- Refining footwork through tendu and precise three-part relevé exercises
- Enhancing performance artistry through the integration of épaulement and head placement
About This Video
Transitioning from the barre to the center is one of the most significant milestones in a dancer’s pointe journey. In this 15-minute intermediate ballet class at Broche Ballet, we dive deep into center work, focusing on the stability, strength, and artistry required to perform classic combinations without support. This session is designed for dancers who have a solid foundation at the barre and are ready to test their balance and alignment in the open floor.
Our instructor guides you through a variety of essential movements, including tendu, tombé, and relevé. A key focus of this class is mastering the échappé off the barre. Many dancers find the 'escape' to second position challenging to control in center work; we break down the mechanics of the relevé and the slide to help you maintain your turnout and vertical alignment.
You will learn to close your feet precisely in fifth position, ensuring your heels are correctly placed for maximum stability. The class also explores intricate footwork and movement quality. We practice bourrées, pas de bourrées, and sous-sous to build the stamina and fluidity needed for center work.
To elevate your performance, we emphasize the use of épaulement. By integrating the head and shoulders with your footwork, you transform technical exercises into beautiful, expressive dance. Whether you are working on your timing in a relevé or seeking to improve the crispness of your échappé, this practice provides the professional corrections and rehearsal strategies necessary for growth.
Broche Ballet is dedicated to helping adult dancers achieve their goals with clear, technical instruction. Put on your pointe shoes and join us for this focused center practice to build the confidence you need to dance en pointe with grace and strength.
