What You'll Learn
- Refining foot strength and ankle stability through specialized fondu and tendu patterns en pointe.
- Mastering the transition between développé and enveloppé with proper hip alignment and turnout.
- Using expressive port de bras and allongé to enhance artistic fluidity and create a 'magical' effect during pivots.
- Improving balance and musical timing during complex balancé and coordination sequences.
About This Video
Elevate your pointe training with this elegant 30-minute barre session from Broche Ballet. This class is specifically crafted for dancers looking to merge the strength required for pointe work with the lyrical beauty of professional performance. Throughout this guided practice, we focus on the foundational elements that make dancing en pointe look effortless: alignment, timing, and artistry.
We begin with intentional barre exercises including tendu and fondu to warm up the metatarsals and stabilize the ankles. The instructor emphasizes the concept of allongé, teaching you how to extend through your lines and find length even in the most challenging positions. As we move into more complex movements like développé and enveloppé, you will learn to maintain proper turnout and hip placement, ensuring every movement is executed with technical precision.
You will find yourself challenged to find your balance in sustained positions, testing your core stability and finding your true center over the platform of your pointe shoes. One of the highlights of this session is the exploration of port de bras. The instructor introduces the fascinating concept of using the arms as a form of "sleight of hand"—a distraction that creates a magical, seamless effect during pivots and turns.
By focusing on the coordination between your upper and lower body, you will develop the fluidity needed for advanced center work. This specialized focus on the upper body helps to take the weight off the feet, making your pointe work feel lighter and more dynamic. The class also delves into the rhythm and musicality of balancé, encouraging you to let go and find the joy in the movement while maintaining your center.
We incorporate cambré to improve spinal flexibility and ensure your upper body is as responsive as your footwork. Whether you are working on your stability or looking to add more expression to your dance, these beautiful combinations and lovely music provide the perfect environment for growth.
