What You'll Learn
- Learn a full spooky-themed routine to the iconic Addams Family theme song.
- Improve footwork speed and agility en pointe through quick-paced sequences.
- Master technical transitions including pas de bourrée and finger turns.
- Develop better musicality and timing by dancing to specific musical accents and snaps.
- Enhance performance quality through character-driven ballet choreography.
About This Video
Celebrate the spooky season with Broche Ballet in this high-energy "Addams Family" themed pointe class. While the theme is playful, the technical demands of this routine will challenge intermediate dancers looking to improve their agility. This session focuses on bridging the gap between technical exercises and expressive performance, specifically targeting speed and footwork precision while dancing en pointe.
Throughout this class, we dive deep into a choreographed routine set to the iconic Addams Family theme. You will work through a series of complex sequences involving precise movements and sharp timing. Key steps include the pas de bourrée, pas de chat, and frequent sous-sus.
The instructor provides detailed breakdowns of how to maintain a strong plié to power through quick transitions, ensuring that your movements remain fluid yet crisp. One of the core focuses of this class is mastering the "finger turn," a whimsical but technical element that requires excellent spotting and core engagement. We also spend significant time on the "bounce and foray" sequences, emphasizing the need for buoyant energy and light feet.
This class is not just about learning steps; it is about improving your musicality. The Addams Family music demands sharp accents—like the famous snaps—which help dancers develop a keener sense of rhythm and performance flair. By the end of the session, you will have a complete, performance-ready routine.
Whether you are practicing at home or in a studio, this class offers a unique way to work on your technical foundations—like relevé strength and en pointe stability—within a creative and engaging context. Join our Broche Ballet community and bring some spooky elegance to your pointe practice this season.
