What You'll Learn
- Mastering the Vaganova 'hovering' or low demi-pointe technique for enhanced stability.
- Developing self-reliance by taking risks and releasing the barre to improve self-correction.
- Correct ankle alignment and toe contact points for a secure and safe relevé.
- Advanced standing leg strength through piqué, enveloppé, and retiré transitions.
- Improving rhythmic timing for balances to prepare for center work and pirouettes.
About This Video
Elevate your technique with this intensive 38-minute practice session from Broche Ballet. This class is specifically designed to challenge your stability and refine your alignment through advanced demi-pointe drills. Whether you are preparing for future pointe work or simply looking to find more security in your center practice, these exercises provide the foundational strength necessary for technical mastery.
A key highlight of this session is the introduction of the "low demi-pointe" or "hovering" technique, a hallmark of the Vaganova school. By lifting the heel just one inch off the floor, you isolate the muscles of the standing leg and demand greater turnout control. This "quarter-pointe" position is essential for developing the deep stability required for smooth promenades and controlled turns.
Throughout the practice, we focus on the importance of self-reliance. You will be encouraged to take risks by letting go of the barre during complex movements like relevé, sous-sous, and cambré. This intentional release forces the body to self-correct, teaching you how to maintain your center of gravity without external support.
We also delve into the mechanics of footwork, emphasizing the contact of the big toe, second toe, and third toe with the floor to ensure a secure and safe ankle alignment. The drills progress through movements such as piqué, enveloppé, and transitions from high to low demi-pointe. We also incorporate elements of rond de jambe and fondu to challenge your weight placement.
Precision is the ultimate goal; by arriving at a balance exactly on the beat, you build the rhythmic habits needed for successful pirouettes. Join us at Broche Ballet to transform your balance and gain the confidence to move from the barre to the center with grace and stability.
