What You'll Learn
- How to execute a secure sous-sus in the center without barre support
- Fluid weight transfers through tombé, pas de bourrée, and fondu
- Techniques for improving balance and core engagement en pointe
- The mechanics of piqué sous-sus and controlled roll-downs
About This Video
Moving from the barre to the center is one of the most significant milestones in a dancer’s pointe journey. This Broche Ballet class focuses on developing the stability and confidence needed to execute essential movements like sous-sus and pas de bourrée without the support of the barre. Transitioning to center work requires a heightened sense of alignment, core engagement, and precise weight placement to ensure safety and grace en pointe.
The lesson begins with foundational exercises designed to find your center of gravity. We explore fondu sequences that emphasize the "melting" quality of the movement while maintaining a strong standing leg. By integrating tombé and pas de bourrée, you will learn how to shift your weight smoothly between positions, a crucial skill for more advanced choreography.
A key focus of this session is the sous-sus. The instructor breaks down the mechanics of the "over-under" action, ensuring that both feet arrive simultaneously and securely under the body. We also cover the piqué sous-sus, teaching you how to step directly onto a straight leg with control.
Throughout the class, you will receive tips on arm placement and gaze to help maintain balance during these transitions. Whether you are just starting to take your first steps away from the barre or are looking to refine your center technique, this video provides the structured guidance necessary to advance your pointe work. We tackle common challenges like articulating through the shank and practicing the roll-down to build eccentric strength.
Join us at Broche Ballet as we venture off the barre and into the center, building the strength and artistry required for beautiful pointe work.
