What You'll Learn
- Technique for articulate and strong relevés en pointe to build ankle stability.
- Controlled roll downs to develop eccentric strength and smooth transitions.
- Precise piqué and ballonné placement to improve balance and weight shifting.
- Coordination for fluid pas de bourrée and sous-sus transitions.
About This Video
Welcome to a focused session at Broche Ballet dedicated to the core of your pointe work. We believe that "basics" are the essential building blocks of virtuosity. This 20-minute class is specifically designed to push your endurance and refine your technique without the distraction of larger movements like échappés.
Instead, we dive deep into the mechanics of the foot and ankle, ensuring every rise is controlled and every descent is intentional. Throughout this practice, you will engage in a series of jam-packed relevés and pliés that target the intrinsic muscles of the feet. We move through essential sequences including sous-sus, pas de bourrée, and controlled roll downs.
These exercises are critical for developing the necessary strength to remain stable and centered en pointe. The instructor provides detailed guidance on the transition from the flat of the foot through the demi-pointe to full pointe, emphasizing the "roll through" that prevents knuckling and promotes a long, beautiful line. We also explore more dynamic movements such as piqués and ballonnes.
By focusing on these transitions, you will learn how to maintain your turnout and core engagement while shifting weight. The class concludes with a sequence that combines piqués and pas de bourrée, challenging your coordination and finishing positions. Whether you are a beginner en pointe or a seasoned dancer looking for a technical tune-up, this session offers the repetitive, high-quality practice needed to feel secure and confident in your pointe shoes.
Consistency in these fundamentals is what allows for effortless movement in more complex choreography later on. Join us at the barre and find your balance.
