What You'll Learn
- Mastering the fluid movement of bourrées with strong ankle control and straight knees.
- Executing clean pas de bourrée and piqué transitions to build professional-level sequences.
- Developing a firm foot in passé to ensure stability, proper alignment, and shoe longevity.
- Refining adagio movements including arabesque and tombé transitions for better center work.
About This Video
Welcome to the grand finale of the Broche Ballet Beginner Pointe 16-week program! This culminating class focuses on synthesizing everything you have learned over the past four months, with a specific emphasis on fluid transitions and refined footwork. As you reach this milestone, we celebrate your dedication to the art of pointe work.
In Class #16, we dive deep into the mechanics of the bourrée. You will learn how to maintain a slight flexing action to keep the legs touching, creating that effortless, shimmering effect across the floor. Our instructor emphasizes movement from the ankles with nearly straight knees, ensuring your bourrées are as professional as they are beautiful.
Stability is a key theme this week. We focus on the importance of a firm foot when picking up into passé. By training the ankle to remain strong and ensuring the shape of the shoe remains unchanged, you build the necessary muscle memory for more advanced center work.
We also practice essential combinations involving pas de bourrée, sous-sus, and piqué. These movements are the building blocks of ballet choreography, and mastering them en pointe requires precise weight placement and timing. The class also explores adagio elements, integrating the arabesque and tombé.
You will learn how to transition smoothly between poses while maintaining your turnout and core engagement. Throughout the session, the Broche Ballet approach provides the detailed corrections and encouragement needed to feel confident in your pointe shoes. Whether you are following the cohort or revisiting these fundamentals, this class provides a comprehensive review of beginner pointe technique.
Congratulations on reaching the end of this journey! Your hard work has laid a solid foundation for your future in ballet. Let's step onto the floor and finish strong.
