What You'll Learn
- Mastering the mechanics of 1st position relevé en pointe without barre support.
- Executing smooth transitions through tombé, pas de bourrée, and soutenu.
- Refining balance and hip alignment during center développé combinations.
- Developing coordination between the head and body during center transitions.
- Techniques for controlled roll-downs from en pointe to demi-plié.
About This Video
Transitioning from the barre to the center is one of the most significant milestones in a dancer’s pointe journey. " This class is structured to help you master fundamental movements while maintaining the vertical alignment necessary for en pointe work. We begin by exploring 1st position relevé in the center, focusing on the mechanics of rising through the feet without the safety net of the barre.
You will learn how to find your center of gravity and keep your core engaged to prevent wobbling. The lesson progresses into more dynamic movements, including the pas de bourrée and soutenu. We break down the pas de bourrée into manageable steps, offering variations such as adding pickups or maintaining a simpler rhythm to suit your current skill level.
A key focus of this practice is the développé. You will explore two distinct ways to execute this movement: coming down flat or rolling down through the shoe. Our instructor emphasizes that the secret to a successful roll-down développé is keeping your hips stacked directly over your supporting foot.
This ensures a graceful descent and prepares you for the next movement. Throughout the class, we emphasize the importance of balance and the role of the head in leading the body through transitions like the tombé and arabesque. By the end of this session, you will have a better understanding of how to manage your weight and alignment in the center.
We conclude with a traditional curtsy, or révérence, to honor the practice and refine your artistic expression. Whether you are just beginning your center work or looking to polish your technique, this tutorial provides the specific cues and progressions needed to feel secure en pointe. Join us at Broche Ballet as we venture off the barre and take your dancing to new heights.
