What You'll Learn
- Master the technique for a smooth promenade en pointe without swiveling the toe.
- Strengthen foot articulation through tiny rond de jambe and controlled relevés.
- Improve stability in développé and passé positions while wearing pointe shoes.
- Learn how to maintain proper heel alignment and use toe pressure for balance.
About This Video
Elevate your pointe work with this comprehensive 36-minute class from Broche Ballet, specifically designed to bridge the gap between basic stability and advanced control. This specialized barre session focuses on the intricate mechanics of moving en pointe, ensuring every movement is executed with technical precision. Throughout the lesson, our instructor guides you through a series of demanding exercises including tiny rond de jambe, développé, and changement de pied.
One of the primary focuses of this class is the promenade en pointe. Moving your body while maintaining a single-point connection with the floor is one of the most difficult aspects of pointe work. You will learn the specific technique of pushing down into the tips of your toes to allow the heel to skim the floor smoothly.
This prevents the foot from swiveling and ensures your alignment remains vertical and strong. We also delve into the mechanics of the relevé, emphasizing the use of the toes to lift the heel and find a secure balance. By practicing these repetitive movements at the barre, you build the necessary muscle memory for center work.
The class also addresses the transitions into passé and the importance of a controlled up and down motion during changement de pied. Whether you are working on your arabesque line or refining your coupé placement, the technical cues provided in this video will help you maintain turnout and prevent common alignment errors. This session is an excellent way to warm up the feet, strengthen the ankles, and master the subtleties of pointe shoe technique.
Join the Broche Ballet community and take your training to the next level with professional guidance tailored for adult dancers. Focus on your alignment, embrace the challenge of the barre, and discover the strength required for beautiful pointe work.
