What You'll Learn
- Correct foot alignment over the big and second toes to prevent sickling on demi-pointe.
- Using 'isometric pressure' in port de bras to engage the core and stabilize the ribs.
- The 'elevator' technique for rising into a secure and perfectly aligned relevé.
- How to execute a controlled cambré back while maintaining a high demi-pointe.
- Techniques for a slow, resisted descent to maximize calf strength and control.
About This Video
Elevate your technique with this 42-minute 'Power Barre' session from Broche Ballet. This class is specifically designed for dancers who want to transform their demi-pointe work from a point of instability into a foundation of power and precision. Whether you are preparing for jumps, turns, or more advanced center work, mastering the 'black hole' of demi-pointe is essential for long-term progress.
The class guides you through a comprehensive series of classical barre exercises, including plié, tendu, dégagé, and rond de jambe. However, these are not your standard repetitions; each movement is modified to challenge your stability while on the balls of your feet. Our instructor emphasizes the critical importance of correct weight placement.
By focusing the pressure through the big toe and second toe, you will learn to prevent sickling and maintain a strong, vertical line that is vital for higher-level ballet technique. A key component of this practice is core stabilization. You will learn to use 'isometric pressure' in your port de bras—specifically in first position—to engage the deep abdominal muscles and keep the ribs stacked over the hips.
This upper-body engagement is what allows for a truly secure relevé. We also explore the 'up and forward' elevator movement, ensuring your center of gravity shifts correctly over your toes rather than falling backward. The session pushes your boundaries further with advanced coordination challenges.
You will practice cambré back while maintaining a high demi-pointe, learning to create length in the spine before finding the arch. Additionally, you will master controlled enveloppé transitions and passé balances. By the end of this class, you will have a systematic understanding of the muscular adjustments required to stay centered.
Join Broche Ballet to build the calf strength and core control necessary for effortless, powerful movement.
