What You'll Learn
- Master the coordination of head turns and épaulement during complex barre combinations.
- Develop a soft touch on the barre to improve core engagement and balance for center work.
- Refine the technique for piqué sous-sus and weight distribution in pas de bourrée.
- Enhance foot articulation and strength through purposeful demi plié and échappé sequences.
- Learn to maintain fluid upper-body movement while sustaining continuous, even footwork.
About This Video
Welcome to Broche Ballet’s "Artistry en Pointe," a transformative 38-minute class designed to bridge the gap between technical precision and artistic expression. Whether you are dancing in soft slippers or training en pointe, this session invites you to stop "doing exercises" and start dancing from the moment you place your hand on the barre. The class begins with a comprehensive warmup featuring demi plié, prances, and dynamic stretches to prepare the feet and ankles.
As we move through the session, you will explore complex sequences including piqué, enveloppé, and échappé. A primary focus of this instructional video is the integration of épaulement—the deliberate placement of the head and shoulders—to create a performance-ready aesthetic. By learning to let your eyes follow your hands and feet, you transform standard combinations into beautiful, fluid movements.
Technical mastery remains at the forefront. We delve into the "slingshot" mechanics of the piqué sous-sus, ensuring a crisp, energetic rise. You will also practice maintaining a "soft touch" on the barre, which is essential for developing the core engagement and balance required for center work.
We address common challenges such as weight distribution during pas de bourrée and ensuring continuous movement in the feet while the upper body performs complex cambré. Throughout the class, the instructor provides detailed cues on landing softly in tombé movements and coordinating head turns during échappé to ensure the profile always faces the front foot. This class is perfect for dancers who want to refine their upper-body coordination while maintaining rigorous technical standards.
Join us at Broche Ballet to find the joy in your pointe shoes and bring a sense of performance to every exercise at the barre.
