What You'll Learn
- How to execute stable piqué movements without the support of the barre
- Techniques for rolling through demi-pointe to ensure fluid transitions
- Strategies for achieving quiet, controlled landings en pointe
- Refining port de bras to maintain balance during center combinations
- Integrating momentum into complex movements like pas de chat and sous-sous
About This Video
Transitioning from the barre to the center is a significant milestone for any dancer, requiring a new level of balance, core stability, and confidence. In this Broche Ballet session, 'Venturing Off the Barre,' we focus specifically on mastering piqué movements and fluid transitions in the center. This class is designed to help you find your independence on the floor, translating the strength built at the barre into graceful, unsupported movement.
We begin by refining the port de bras, ensuring your upper body provides the necessary counter-balance for center work. A key focus is learning to roll through demi-pointe properly, which is essential for smooth transitions and preventing jarring movements. You will practice specific exercises like the fondu and dégagé to build the leg strength required for powerful, precise piqués.
The class breaks down the mechanics of the piqué, teaching you how to push off from the front leg and ride your momentum to the top of your pointe shoe. We also explore variations such as sous-sous and the pas de chat, emphasizing the importance of soft, 'quiet' landings. Our instructor provides detailed guidance on maintaining your turnout and alignment even as the combinations become more complex.
By focusing on the timing and momentum of your movements, you will learn to execute piqué sequences and pirouette preparations with greater security. Whether you are working on a piqué underneath yourself or traveling across the floor, this lesson provides the technical foundations needed for professional-quality center work. Join us as we bridge the gap between the barre and the stage, helping you achieve a sense of weightlessness and control en pointe.
