What You'll Learn
- Master the technique of lifting out of the shoe to protect your toes
- Develop strength and stamina with a dedicated 15-minute relevé follow-along
- Refine leg alignment and control during piqué and passé movements
- Understand how to shape and bend pointe shoes for optimal support
- Improve foot articulation and balance during complex barre exercises
About This Video
Elevate your training with this specialized Broche Ballet class designed to refine your technical precision while dancing en pointe. In this 45-minute comprehensive session, we bridge the gap between basic footwork and advanced control, focusing on the essential nuances that make pointe work look effortless and feel secure. We begin with a thorough barre, where the focus remains on the concept of lifting out of the shoe.
You will learn how to properly point your feet inside the box to engage the correct muscles and prevent sinking into your toes. The instructor provides valuable insights into shaping and bending your pointe shoes, ensuring they provide the customized support necessary for your unique arch and foot shape. Throughout the class, we explore a series of targeted exercises including tendu, passé, piqué, and fondu.
Special attention is given to maintaining a straight supporting leg and finding a sharp, controlled lift during piqué movements. You will practice the transition into susus and passé positions, learning how to push off the floor with intention and stabilize your core for better balance. The final segment features the Fabulous 15—a 15-minute follow-along relevé challenge.
This intensive portion is designed to build the calf strength and ankle stability required for center work. By repeating these movements with a focus on alignment and control, you will develop the muscle memory needed for more complex choreography. Beyond the physical movement, this class covers the practicalities of pointe work, including tips for deepening calf stretches and increasing ankle flexibility after your session.
Whether you are looking to improve your turnout en pointe or simply want a structured way to build stamina, this video offers the tools and corrections necessary to take your ballet practice to the next level. Join our community at Broche Ballet and discover how focused repetition and expert guidance can transform your dancing.
