What You'll Learn
- How to properly articulate through the foot to bend and work with your pointe shoes
- Techniques for smooth and stable temps lié transitions while en pointe
- Strengthening exercises for coup-de-pied, passé, and sous-sus positions
- Refining weight distribution and resistance during transitions to improve balance
About This Video
Elevate your technical precision with this focused session on "Barre in Pointe Shoes," specifically designed for the Broche Ballet community. This comprehensive 36-minute class centers on the essential elements of foot articulation and the fluid execution of temps lié. If you are looking to move past the basics of standing en pointe and want to start truly dancing in your shoes, this practice is for you.
Instructor Gabrielle leads you through a series of intentional barre exercises that prioritize the health and aesthetics of the foot. We begin by addressing a common challenge: the physical interaction between the dancer and the shoe. You will learn how to "bend" the shoe correctly, ensuring that you are working through the shank rather than against it.
This creates that sought-after "beautiful foot" line while maximizing stability. A significant portion of the class is dedicated to temps lié. This "connecting movement" is the secret to grace in ballet.
Executing it en pointe requires a delicate balance of strength in the plié and control in the transfer of weight. By breaking down the movement, Gabrielle helps you find the necessary resistance and flow to make your transitions look effortless. Throughout the video, we revisit core ballet terminology and movements, including tendu, coup-de-pied, and passé.
We emphasize the importance of the demi-pointe as a bridge to full pointe, a technical detail often overlooked but vital for preventing injury and building professional-grade strength. You will also practice finding your center in sous-sus, a foundational position for all advanced pointe work. Whether you are practicing in a home studio or a professional space, these exercises provide the technical foundation your practice needs.
By focusing on the mechanics of the barre, you prepare your body for the rigors of center work and complex traveling combinations. Join us at Broche Ballet to refine your craft and achieve a new level of confidence en pointe.
