What You'll Learn
- Master the correct technique for tombé and piqué while maintaining a straight supporting leg.
- Refine footwork and body alignment for seamless pas de bourrée and bourrée transitions.
- Learn how to execute complex combinations involving coupé, envelopé, and piqué sous-sous.
- Develop the stamina for longer pointe sequences including pliés and integrated stretches.
- Understand essential recovery techniques to stretch and care for your feet after pointe work.
About This Video
Welcome to Class 15 of the Broche Ballet Beginner Pointe 16-week Program. This 33-minute session is designed to bridge the gap between foundational exercises and the fluid combinations required for center work. As we approach the end of this comprehensive program, the focus shifts toward precision, control, and the integration of complex footwork patterns while en pointe.
The class begins at the barre with essential warm-up exercises including plié, tendu, and dégagé. These movements are critical for building the necessary ankle strength and alignment before progressing to more demanding steps. You will then move into specialized barre work focusing on coupé and piqué combinations. A major technical highlight of this lesson is the emphasis on keeping the knee straight during tombé and piqué movements—a common challenge for dancers transitioning to pointe shoes.
As the lesson progresses, instructor-led combinations will challenge your coordination and stamina. You will practice the tombé, coupé, and piqué sequence, learning how to maintain proper body alignment and weight distribution. We also delve deep into the mechanics of the pas de bourrée and bourrée movements, ensuring your footwork is crisp and your transitions are seamless. Throughout these exercises, the instructor provides detailed corrections to help you refine your piqué sous-sous and envelopé technique.
Beyond the technical execution, this class emphasizes the importance of dancer health. You will learn how to properly execute long combinations that include pliés en pointe and active stretches. At the conclusion of the session, we focus on recovery, demonstrating how to properly stretch and shake out the feet after intensive pointe work. This holistic approach ensures that you not only improve your ballet technique but also build a sustainable practice as an adult dancer. Join Broche Ballet for this rigorous yet rewarding session as we prepare you for the final stages of your beginner pointe journey.
