What You'll Learn
- Mastering the stability and alignment required for a deep penché en pointe.
- Techniques for executing powerful whip turns and maintaining rotation momentum.
- How to adapt partner choreography for solo practice using a ballet barre.
- Refining transitions including pas de bourrée and delicate bourrée travels.
- Developing artistic expression and dramatic posing for holiday variations.
About This Video
Bring the magic of the Nutcracker into your home studio with Broche Ballet’s specialized guide to the Snow Queen Pas de Deux. This 23-minute practice session is designed for intermediate to advanced dancers who want to master the grace and strength required for holiday variations while dancing en pointe. In this class, we explore the unique challenge of partnering with your barre, allowing you to practice complex movements solo with the support and stability of your home equipment.
The lesson begins with a focus on the penché. Executing a deep penché en pointe requires immense core strength and a stable connection—which we simulate using the barre for balance. We break down the mechanics of the tilt, ensuring your arabesque remains high and your supporting leg stays secure.
From there, we transition into the dynamic energy of whip turns. You will learn how to use your arms and whip the working leg to create the necessary momentum for clean rotations, all while maintaining the ethereal quality of the Snow Queen. Throughout the session, Broche Ballet instructors emphasize the importance of precision in transition steps like the pas de bourrée and développé.
We also dive into the delicate bourrée travels that give the character its floating, icy appearance. By focusing on the big poses and dramatic moments within the choreography, you will learn how to command the stage. Beyond the physical steps, this class encourages visualization techniques to help you feel the presence of a partner, improving your balance and artistic line.
Whether you are preparing for a performance or simply want to challenge your en pointe stability, this Snow Queen tutorial provides the technical drills and stylistic insights needed to elevate your dancing. Join us at Broche Ballet and transform your holiday practice into a professional-level rehearsal.
