Beginner Pointe Cohort Week 15: Learning Piqué Sous-sous

Welcome to Week 15 of the Broche Ballet Beginner Pointe Cohort. As we approach the final stages of this 16-week program, we focus on one of the most essential transitions in pointe work: the piqué sous-sous. This class is designed to help you build the strength and confidence necessary to step directly onto a straight leg while maintaining perfect alignment and stability.

Throughout this session, we revisit fundamental movements like pliés on pointe. The instructor emphasizes the importance of keeping heels crossed in fifth position and ensuring that the ankles are pulled back over the back edge of the box to maintain a safe and aesthetic foot shape. By mastering the plié-relevé connection, you establish a solid foundation for more complex movements.

We also explore the intricacies of the pas de bourrée and bourrées, focusing on smoothness and control. A key challenge in this lesson is the piqué sous-sous, where timing and core engagement are paramount. You will learn how to brush, roll down, and repeat sequences to build muscle memory and improve your turnout.

The instructor provides detailed corrections on hip alignment, ensuring you avoid common pitfalls. Whether you are working at the barre or testing your balance by letting go during exercises, this class pushes your technique to the next level. At Broche Ballet, we believe that proper form is the key to longevity in dance.

This week's curriculum is a testament to that, blending stretching and flexibility exercises with rigorous technical drills. Join us as we refine your dégagé and passé on pointe, preparing you for the final week of our beginner series. Remember, consistency is key, and every minute spent at the barre brings you closer to effortless pointe work.