What You'll Learn
- Advanced piqué techniques, focusing on feeling the shank and maintaining a high arch.
- Transitioning smoothly between bourrées and piqués with correct timing and angles.
- Refining turnout and alignment specifically during one-legged fondu en pointe.
- Isolation techniques for complex movements like pas de bourrée and arabesque.
- Ankle and foot recovery stretches to maintain flexibility and prevent injury.
About This Video
Celebrate the culmination of your 16-week journey with this transition-focused class designed to bridge the gap between beginner fundamentals and intermediate pointe work. This session is specifically curated for dancers who have mastered the basics and are ready to tackle barre combinations at a higher technical level. At Broche Ballet, we believe that the transition into intermediate work requires a renewed focus on the precision of the feet and the stability of the core.
Throughout this class, you will be guided through a series of exercises designed to challenge your control and musicality while en pointe. We dive deep into the mechanics of movement, ensuring that every piqué and pas de bourrée is executed with proper alignment and engagement. The curriculum focuses heavily on maintaining a strong arch during weight-bearing exercises like fondu and bourrées, which are essential for both safety and aesthetic line.
You will explore adagio to build sustained strength, and practice complex transitions to improve your fluidity. We also emphasize the importance of practicing movements in isolation before combining them, a crucial skill as you progress to more advanced levels. Beyond the technical rigor, this class incorporates essential foot health practices, including specific stretches and release techniques to care for your ankles and toes after intensive work.
Whether you are officially graduating from a cohort or simply looking to level up your pointe technique, this class provides the professional feedback and technical corrections needed to move forward with confidence. Join us as we take the next step in your ballet journey, refining your posture and alignment for the demands of intermediate-level pointe work.
