What You'll Learn
- How to execute a clean tombé and pas de bourrée transition en pointe.
- Techniques for maintaining balance in arabesque and su-su in the center.
- Refining the coordination between fondu front and piqué movements.
- Developing a fluid sense of movement and weight transfer away from the barre.
- Improving foot articulation through coupé and assemblé exercises.
About This Video
Welcome to an essential Broche Ballet practice session dedicated to transitioning from the support of the barre to the freedom of center work. Dancing en pointe requires not just physical strength, but a deep understanding of weight placement and fluidity. This 14-minute practice focuses on the nuance of transitions between steps, a critical skill for any dancer looking to perform with grace.
We delve into the intricacies of the tombé and pas de bourrée, emphasizing the importance of keeping the feet close and maintaining a continuous flow of energy throughout the movement. You will practice isolating movements like the fondu front and allongé to ensure your transitions are as graceful as they are secure. A major part of this lesson is mastering the coordination of the coupé and piqué.
The instructor guides you through exercises that build the necessary stability for a solid arabesque and clean su-su positions. By breaking down complex sequences into manageable isolated movements, you will learn how to control your alignment without relying on the barre for support. This focus on individual components allows you to identify where your balance might be faltering and provides the technical corrections needed to fix it.
We also explore the importance of feeling the movement—truly connecting with the floor during the tombé to ensure stability before rising into the next step. Whether you are refining your technique or taking your first steps into the center en pointe, this class provides the tools to improve your balance and control. Moving off the barre can be intimidating, but through these structured combinations, you will build the muscle memory and confidence required for advanced pointework.
Join us at Broche Ballet to elevate your practice, refine your movement quality, and find the confidence to move across the floor with ease and professional poise. This session is designed to bridge the gap between static barre work and dynamic center combinations.
