What You'll Learn
- Techniques for transitioning safely and gracefully from the barre to center work en pointe.
- How to execute crisp sous-sus and fluid pas de bourrée combinations with proper weight placement.
- Refining balance and control during tombé, balancé, and temps lié movements.
- Articulating the feet through cou-de-pied and fondu to enhance stability on the box.
- Coordinating complex footwork with elegant port de bras for a complete performance feel.
About This Video
Building the confidence to move from the barre to the center is a major milestone in any dancer's pointe journey. In this 14-minute intermediate-to-advanced class, Broche Ballet guides you through the technical nuances of 'venturing off the barre' en pointe. The focus is on finding your center of gravity while maintaining the aesthetic brilliance of pointe work. We begin by exploring stability through cou-de-pied and fondu, ensuring that every rise and lower is executed with precision and control.
The class progresses into 'dance-y' combinations designed to challenge your balance and coordination. You will practice the sous-sus to find verticality and use the pas de bourrée to navigate the space with fluidity. A key technical focus in this session is the tombé movement. The instructor explains how to safely fall 'off the box' into a cou-de-pied, emphasizing the importance of the knee bending directly underneath the body for support. These transitions are vital for developing the strength necessary for advanced center work.
Throughout the session, you will also work on rond de jambe, tendu, and temps lié, integrating these steps into flowing sequences. We touch upon the balancé—practiced both en pointe and on demi-pointe—to enhance your weight-shifting capabilities. The instructor encourages you to 'make the shoe shine' by showing off the articulation of the foot from the inside out. The class concludes with a structured reverence, combining chassé and port de bras to refine your artistry. Whether you are working on your stability or looking to add more movement to your center practice, this video provides the tools to help you dance with freedom and strength en pointe.
