What You'll Learn
- Techniques for calming the nervous system to feel safe and stable off the barre.
- Proper execution of sous-sus, pas de bourrée, and bourrée en pointe.
- How to maintain alignment and core engagement during center combinations.
- Balancing artistic port de bras with technical footwork.
- Building the strength necessary for movements like piqué and coupé changes.
About This Video
Moving from the safety of the barre to the center is a significant milestone in any dancer's journey, especially when working en pointe. In this 14-minute practice session with Broche Ballet, we bridge that gap by focusing on stability, nervous system regulation, and foundational center movements. This class is designed to help you transition smoothly, ensuring you feel secure and grounded even when the physical support of the barre is gone.
We begin with a series of exercises to prepare the feet and mind, reviewing essential movements like tendu and demi-pointe. A significant focus of this lesson is calming the nervous system. When we step away from the barre en pointe, the body’s natural instinct can be to tense up.
By practicing controlled movements like sous-sus and bourrée, we teach the body to accept weight on the toes with confidence and poise. The session delves into the mechanics of the pas de bourrée and the fluid, shimmering quality of continuous bourrées. You will learn to maintain proper alignment and turnout while executing quick, light steps.
We also explore more complex sequences including chassé, fondu, and rond de jambe à la seconde. These combinations are designed to improve your core engagement and balance, challenging you to use your arms for both stability and artistic expression. Throughout the class, we emphasize a total body approach.
It is not just about the feet; we focus on beautiful port de bras and finger placement alongside strong toe work. By the end of the lesson, you will perform a choreographed routine that integrates these elements, including a quasi-arabesque and a final curtsy. Whether you are looking to strengthen your technique or build the courage to dance in the center, this Broche Ballet class provides the tools and encouragement needed to succeed en pointe.
