What You'll Learn
- How to articulate through the pointe shoe to create a professional line
- Mastering the 'chef’s kiss' moment of seamless weight transfer
- Refining technique for fondu dégagé and fondu développé combinations
- Understanding the two ways to leave the floor: the brush and the relevé
- Proper foot placement to prevent slipping heels and lifting toes
About This Video
Welcome to a specialized training session with Broche Ballet, designed specifically for dancers looking to elevate their pointe work from functional to professional. In this 36-minute class, we focus on the fundamental elements of foot articulation at the barre. Success en pointe is determined by what happens between the floor and the tip of the shoe.
We dive deep into how to shape the foot inside the box to create a seamless, elegant line that defines a professional aesthetic. ' We treat this transition like a 'chef’s kiss'—a precise, controlled movement that avoids the common pitfalls of slipping heels or toes lifting off the floor prematurely. You will learn that there are truly only two ways to leave the floor: the brush and the relevé.
Mastering the distinction between these two is vital for technical clarity. Throughout the class, we apply these principles to essential ballet movements. You will practice fondu dégagé and fondu développé, focusing on maintaining alignment and strength while articulating through demi-pointe.
These exercises are not just about strength; they are about the artistry of the transition. By slowing down and focusing on the intentionality of every tendu and passé, you develop the muscle memory required for more advanced center work. Whether you are working on your stability in an arabesque or the crispness of your cou-de-pied, this barre sequence provides the technical foundation you need.
Join Broche Ballet for this comprehensive practice and start articulating like a pro today.
