What You'll Learn
- Mastering the peel of the foot through the shoe during transitions like tombé and développé.
- The technical differences in alignment between allongé and arabesque plié for better line.
- Enhancing ankle stability and core control through sustained en pointe barre work.
- Proper heel placement and foot shaping in pas de cheval and grand battement to maximize turnout.
- Developing the strength to hold and finish strong in demanding grand battement sequences.
About This Video
Building strength and stability en pointe requires a disciplined approach to the fundamentals. In this comprehensive 37-minute session from Broche Ballet, we dive deep into a challenging barre sequence specifically designed to be performed in pointe shoes. While the exercises follow a traditional structure, the added demand of the shoes requires heightened focus on foot articulation, core engagement, and finding your center of gravity while elevated.
Throughout this practice, you will explore the intricacies of movements like développé and tombé, focusing on how the foot peels through the shoe to find a secure and elegant placement. We place a heavy emphasis on proper alignment, ensuring that the heel is pushed forward in pas de cheval and other transitions to create the desired aesthetic line while maintaining safety. This attention to detail is what separates a basic movement from professional-level execution.
The class covers essential sections including plié, fondu, and grand battement. Each exercise is an opportunity to refine your technique under the guidance of our supportive instructors. For instance, we distinguish between the arabesque plié used for back extensions and the reaching quality of an allongé in the front.
By practicing these nuances en pointe, you develop the muscle memory needed for center work, turns, and complex variations. One of the key advantages of this Broche Ballet practice is the flexibility it offers for your training journey. Whether you choose to follow the entire class en pointe or transition between flat shoes and pointe shoes to manage fatigue, you will gain a deeper understanding of how to control your weight and balance.
We encourage students to trust their placement, especially during challenging movements like tombé, where controlled articulation is the difference between a heavy landing and a fluid, silent transition. Join us at the barre to strengthen your ankles, improve your turnout, and build the confidence necessary to take your ballet practice to the next level.
