What You'll Learn
- Practical tips for pointe shoe strap placement to alleviate arch pain
- Techniques for 'hitting the shoe' to achieve maximum foot articulation in dégagé
- Developing standing leg stamina through complex rond de jambe and fondu combinations
- Coordinating fluid upper body movement with circle port de bras during balances
- Improving musicality and weight transfers using 3/4 waltz rhythms
About This Video
Elevate your training with this comprehensive 30-minute pointe barre session from Broche Ballet. Designed specifically for dancers looking to enhance their strength, articulation, and stamina, this class dives deep into the nuances of dancing en pointe. We begin with an essential practical discussion regarding pointe shoe maintenance and fit.
If you have ever experienced localized arch pain, the instructor shares a valuable tip on adjusting strap placement lower on the shank to improve comfort and support. The class sequence follows a classical structure, starting with foundational demi-plié and waltz-timed tendu exercises. These combinations are designed to warm up the feet while establishing a strong sense of musicality.
We then move into rapid dégagé sequences, where the primary focus is 'hitting the shoe' at the peak of the movement. This ensures full foot articulation and helps build the toe speed necessary for more complex allegro work later in your training. As we progress, the focus shifts to standing leg stability and upper-body coordination.
You will work through challenging rond de jambe and fondu combinations that build the necessary stamina for long adagio sections. Throughout these movements, maintaining proper weight placement over the box of the pointe shoe is critical. To help you find a sense of grace, we incorporate circle port de bras and cambré, encouraging a fluid upper body even during demanding balance work in arabesque and sous-sus.
Refining your transitions is just as important as the positions themselves. This class emphasizes smooth weight transfers using temps lié and controlled développé to develop the internal strength required for professional-level pointe work. Whether you are working on your stability in a susu or seeking better flow in your adagio, this Broche Ballet class provides the technical corrections and encouragement needed to take your pointe technique to the next level.
