Beginner Ballet Pointe Program: Week 12 – Speed, Stamina, and Échappé

Welcome to Week 12 of the Broche Ballet 16-week Beginner Pointe Program. At this stage in your journey, the focus shifts from foundational stability to building the specific speed and stamina required for fluid movements. This class is designed to help adult dancers refine their technique, specifically focusing on the mechanics of the échappé and the elasticity of the feet during barre work.

Throughout this 27-minute session, we explore the nuances of foot shaping and alignment, ensuring that every rise to en pointe is supported by a strong core and correct placement. You will work through a series of exercises including plié, tendu, and frappé to warm up the ankles and toes before moving into more demanding combinations. A key highlight of this week is the emphasis on transitions.

Moving smoothly from demi-pointe to full pointe requires precise control and a deep understanding of weight distribution. Our instructor provides detailed feedback on how to maintain turnout and avoid sickling, which is crucial for injury prevention and aesthetic progression. We also delve into the importance of breathing and relaxation; by reducing unnecessary tension in the upper body, you can focus your energy on the strength and precision of your footwork.

Whether you are following the 16-week cohort or revisiting these exercises to build endurance, this class offers the technical depth needed to feel confident and graceful in your pointe shoes. By focusing on speed and stamina now, you are preparing your body for the more complex center work and turns that define the final weeks of this program. Join the Broche Ballet community as we continue to elevate our technique together, one relevé at a time.