What You'll Learn
- Refining the tombé pas de bourrée sequence for better momentum and weight transfer
- Coordinating arms and legs to ensure a synchronized and stable pirouette en pointe
- Applying the 'soft fingers, hard toes' technique to balance strength and artistry
- Maintaining proper alignment and turnout during rapid bourrée sequences
- Developing timing and precision in center combinations without the support of the barre
About This Video
Level up your pointe work with this Spicy and Fast intermediate center session from Broche Ballet. This class is specifically crafted for dancers who have mastered the basics of barre and are ready to tackle the challenges of center work with speed and precision. One of the primary focuses of this lesson is the tombé pas de bourrée.
The instructor breaks down the common mistake where dancers lose momentum on the third step of the sequence. To fix this, you will learn how to actively take your body weight over the working leg as you swing forward, ensuring a fluid transition into the next movement. Mastering this weight transfer is essential for maintaining the spicy tempo of this combination.
We also dive deep into pirouette mechanics. Coordination is key when you are dancing en pointe. The class highlights the importance of the arm and leg arriving in position simultaneously during the push-off.
This synchronized timing provides the necessary torque and balance to complete clean rotations without losing your vertical alignment. You will also practice the allongée position, focusing on shaping the foot and maintaining a graceful upper body even when the footwork becomes demanding. A unique takeaway from this session is the concept of soft fingers but hard toes.
This imagery helps dancers maintain the necessary strength and tension in their pointe shoes while keeping the port de bras and hands light and expressive. By focusing on keeping your shoulders down and your core engaged, you can achieve a level of movement quality that looks effortless despite the technical difficulty. Throughout the class, you will receive expert feedback on turnout, plié depth, and the precision of your bourrée sequences.
Whether you are practicing in a studio or a home space, these insights will help you refine your technique and execute intermediate combinations with newfound confidence and control. Join us at Broche Ballet to add some spice to your pointe practice!
