What You'll Learn
- Effective strategies for transitioning from barre support to center floor work en pointe.
- Proper technique for relevé and plié to improve balance and alignment.
- How to execute smooth bourrées and pas de bourrée with precision and control.
- Methods for rolling through the feet to ensure graceful transitions and landings.
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 Broche Ballet class, 'Venturing Off the Barre,' we provide you with the technical tools and confidence to find your balance in open space. The lesson is designed to bridge the gap between the stability of the barre and the freedom of the center, allowing you to explore your alignment with a sense of play and discovery.
We begin with foundational movements like tendu and plié to establish a strong center of gravity. You will practice rising to pointe and descending with control, exploring how to use the floor effectively to maintain stability. A key focus of this session is the relevé, where we emphasize pushing through the demi-pointe to achieve a secure, lifted position.
The instructor guides you through exercises such as pas de bourrée and bourrées, focusing on the mechanics of rolling through the foot. This is essential for maintaining fluid movement and avoiding heavy landings when descending from en pointe. Throughout the class, we emphasize core engagement and proper placement in positions like sous-sous and fondu.
By practicing these movements without the support of the barre, you will learn to trust your own strength and develop the necessary control for center work. Whether you are just beginning to move away from the barre or looking to refine your stability, this class offers the professional guidance needed to dance en pointe with grace and independence.
