What You'll Learn
- Strategies for maintaining perfect alignment and balance without the support of the barre.
- The 'push down to go up' method for more stable and controlled relevés.
- How to execute sous-sus and fondu movements with proper center-work coordination.
- Techniques for grounding through the heels to improve weight distribution and stability en pointe.
About This Video
Transitioning from the support of the barre to the center of the room is one of the most exciting yet challenging milestones in a dancer’s journey. In this Broche Ballet lesson, we explore the nuances of finding stability en pointe without a safety net. This class is designed as an "explore and play" session, allowing you to test your alignment and strength in a low-pressure environment.
We begin by revisiting foundational movements like plié, relevé, and tendu, but with a specific focus on how these actions change when you lack the physical leverage of the barre. You will learn the vital importance of feeling grounded before attempting to rise, a concept we emphasize as pushing down to go up. This technique ensures that your relevé is powered by your core and legs rather than momentum or tension in the upper body.
The lesson covers essential exercises such as fondu and sous-sus, emphasizing tight transitions at the top of the legs and proper arm placement to aid your center of gravity. A key focus of this session is the "heel-front-heel" action, which ensures your weight distribution is correct as you move through positions. By practicing these deliberate shifts, you will develop the muscle memory needed for more complex center combinations.
We also address common pitfalls, such as hopping onto the box or losing turnout during the descent. Instead of rushing, we focus on control—learning how to come down safely into a stable second position or a tight fifth. Whether you are just beginning your center pointe journey or looking to refine your existing stability, this session provides the technical breakdown necessary for a graceful and strong transition.
Join Broche Ballet as we step away from the barre and help you find your center.
