Pointe - Level A
Program All Levels 28 hours 53 minutes 48 classes 5 sections

Pointe - Level A

4,000+ dancers

About This Program

Step into the magical world of pointe! This program guides you through the exciting process of getting your very first pair of pointe shoes.

*NOTE: Please do not start this program without prior approval by Julie at Broche Ballet or by your own ballet teacher. Click here to get evaluated.*

You’ll learn how to prepare for a professional fitting, sew your ribbons and elastics, and set up a safe space to dance at home. Once ready, you’ll gently get acquainted with your new shoes, understanding how they feel, how to care for them, and how to start your pointe journey with confidence and joy.

Concepts

  1. Ankle alignment in pointe shoes for proper placement on the box/platform
  2. Toe usage in shoes, when to point, when to elongate, how to use toes to lower off of pointe
  3. How to articulate, manipulate, and shape the pointe shoes with your feet
  4. How to “pull up” ankles, knees and hips for strong & steady pointework


Steps (2 hands on the barre)

  1. Prances & rises in parallel with full articulation through 3/4 pointe
  2. Élevés & rélevés in 1st position with full articulation through 3/4 pointe
  3. Tendu & pas de cheval with full shoe articulation & shape
  4. Sur le coup de pied, coup de pied, retiré positions in pointe shoes
  5. Sus-sous (both moving to the back foot AND spring/scoop sus-sous)
  6. Pas de bourrée
  7. Plié en pointe
  8. Rélevé coup de pied & passé (from 1st & from 5th)
  9. Échappé to 2nd position
  10. Piqué ballonné
  11. Bourrée


At the end of this program, you will be equipped for Pointe Level B at Broche Ballet, or to join your local studio's Beginner Pointe class.

What's Inside

1 Getting Approved by a teacher, physical therapist or other professional for Pointe Shoes 1
2 Setting Up your Home Space 1
3 Getting Fitted for Pointe Shoes 1
4 Sewing & Breaking In your Pointe Shoes 2
5 16-week Beginner Pointe Program 1
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What Broche dancers are saying

"I NEVER thought it would happen"

"Three years ago this was just a dream. I thought I was a beginner and too old. But Julie and the inspiration of other Broche ballerinas made the impossible possible. I now consider myself a real ballerina."

Linda Linda

"I was skeptical, but now I'm hooked!"

"Julie gave me confidence by giving me targeted exercises and explanations about how bodies work. I love the details in the explanations and breaking things down into small steps. Very calming and motivating!"

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"My husband noticed my newfound joy"

"Over the past five months, I've learned to do things that I couldn't before. I feel like I'm dancing! I feel stronger with improved posture, balance, and core strength."

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