What You'll Learn
- Refine petit battement and fondu combinations without barre support
- Master adagio sequences en pointe including grand plié and développé
- Maintain consistent rhythm and control during center bourrée work
- Improve balance and weight placement in tombé pas de bourrée transitions
- Build the confidence to execute complex pointework combinations in the center
About This Video
Stepping away from the barre is one of the most challenging and rewarding stages of ballet training, particularly when working en pointe. In this 15-minute practice session from Broche Ballet, we focus on venturing off the barre to help you refine your technique and gain the confidence needed for center work. Whether you are preparing for your first center exercises or looking to polish your stability, this class provides the structure you need to succeed.
The lesson begins with foundational movements adapted for the center. You will work through combinations involving tendu and petit battement to fondu. These exercises are designed to test your weight placement and core engagement, ensuring that your transitions remain fluid without the support of the barre.
We emphasize the hold in à la seconde positions to build the necessary strength for sustained balance. As we progress into the adagio portion of the class, you will execute controlled movements such as grand plié and développé. Moving through first and second positions en pointe requires a deep understanding of your center of gravity.
We will practice a sequence that includes tombé and pas de bourrée, focusing on the precision of your footwork. Consistency is key, especially during bourrée sequences where the rhythm must remain steady to maintain the illusion of gliding across the floor. One of the highlights of this practice is the Kwan-du step forward and finding a stable balance in the center.
By practicing these more complex combinations, you challenge your muscle memory and spatial awareness. At Broche Ballet, we believe that pushing your limits in a guided setting is the best way to improve. This practice encourages you to embrace the challenge of the center, helping you transition from holding on to the barre to truly dancing.
Join us as we refine your arabesque, perfect your sous-sus, and build a stronger foundation for your ballet journey.
