What You'll Learn
- Techniques for maintaining stability while moving from the barre to the center.
- How to execute a clean relevé passé with proper alignment and turnout en pointe.
- The importance of core engagement and the heel-toe connection in pointe shoes.
- Fluid transitions between fundamental movements like tendu, arabesque, and fondu.
- Practical tips for finding your center and holding balances without barre support.
About This Video
Taking your practice away from the barre is one of the most challenging and rewarding steps in a dancer's journey. In this 16-minute session, Broche Ballet leads you through the core principles of stability and control while en pointe. The central focus of the lesson is 'Venturing Off the Barre,' where we challenge your center balance through targeted exercises like the relevé passé.
Moving away from the support of the barre requires a deep connection to your core and a precise understanding of your alignment. We begin with foundational movements to wake up the feet and legs, focusing on proper plié and tendu technique. As we transition into the center, you will learn how to maintain your turnout and posture while executing an arabesque or attitude.
The instructor provides detailed guidance on weight distribution, emphasizing that timing and precision are essential for finding that elusive 'sweet spot' of balance. A significant portion of this class is dedicated to the relevé passé. By lifting into a clean passé position en pointe, you develop the strength and placement needed for more advanced center work and pirouettes.
We also explore the 'heels kiss the ground' technique, ensuring that your transitions remain fluid and your landings are controlled. Whether you are practicing a controlled fondu or a series of pas de bourrée, the emphasis remains on the heel-toe connection within your pointe shoes. This supportive environment encourages dancers to push past their comfort zones and find freedom in their movement.
Join Broche Ballet for this focused practice to refine your technique, master your French vocabulary, and build the confidence necessary to dance beautifully in the center of the room.
