What You'll Learn
- How to maintain hip stability and core engagement during grand battement combinations
- Developing proprioception and foot articulation while wearing pointe shoes on flat
- Techniques for controlled landings and maintaining foot shape during jumps
- Improving balance and weight distribution through targeted relevé exercises
- Refining the quality of movement in tendu and pas de cheval to build pointe strength
About This Video
Mastering the art of dancing en pointe requires more than just strength; it demands a deep connection to the articulation of your feet. This specialized Broche Ballet class, led by our expert instructors, focuses on performing a full ballet barre in pointe shoes while staying primarily on flat. This approach is specifically designed to help dancers develop the necessary proprioception and confidence needed for more advanced pointe work. By wearing pointe shoes during these exercises, you learn to navigate the unique weight and feel of the shoe without the immediate pressure of rising to full pointe.
Throughout the 35-minute practice, we delve into foundational exercises including plié, tendu, and pas de cheval. A major focus of this session is the grand battement and grand jeté combinations. We emphasize the importance of hip stability and maintaining a soft, controlled descent rather than letting the leg drop harshly to the floor. You will learn how to keep your feet shaped through every movement, ensuring that the aesthetic of the line is never compromised by the structure of the shoe.
The class also covers the nuances of relevé and balance. We explore how to maintain control while coming down from a rise or a small jump without flexing the foot prematurely. By focusing on these 'micro-movements,' you build the stability required for complex center work. This class provides the space to receive mental cues on alignment and core engagement, which are essential for any dancer looking to progress safely in their pointe journey. Join Broche Ballet for this intentional practice and feel the difference that refined articulation can make in your technique.
