What You'll Learn
- How to integrate piqué, relevé, and pas de bourrée into fluid combinations.
- Techniques for maintaining stable alignment and turnout while transitioning between steps.
- Proper execution of sous-sus and cou-de-pied positions en pointe.
- Strategies for improving foot articulation and strength through tendu and plié exercises.
- How to use breath and relaxation to improve control and flow in your dancing.
About This Video
Welcome to Week 14 of the Broche Ballet Beginner Pointe 16-week program. As we approach the final stages of this cohort, this session is designed to help you integrate everything you have learned so far. This class focuses on fluidity, transitions, and the technical precision required to move from basic exercises into more complex dance combinations.
We begin at the barre with essential warm-up exercises designed to prepare the feet and ankles for the demands of pointe work. You will practice controlled plié and relevé sequences to establish a strong foundation of support. From there, we transition into tendu and dégagé combinations, emphasizing the importance of articulating through the shoe and maintaining a crisp, clear line.
A significant portion of this class is dedicated to mastering transitions. We explore how to move seamlessly between positions like sous-sus and cou-de-pied. You will receive detailed instruction on executing a piqué with stability and grace, ensuring that your weight is correctly placed over the box of the shoe.
The instructor also guides you through the intricate footwork of the pas de bourrée, focusing on the "up-up-down" rhythm and the necessity of keeping the knees straight during the crossing steps. Throughout the lesson, emphasis is placed on proper alignment and turnout. Without these structural elements, dancing en pointe can become strenuous or unsafe.
By focusing on the engagement of the rotators and the lift through the core, you will find more control in your relevé and more power in your transitions. This class provides the critical feedback needed to refine your technique, helping you build the confidence to perform longer sequences without hesitation. Whether you are working on your balance or seeking to improve your foot articulation, this Week 14 review is a vital step in your journey toward advanced pointe training.
