What You'll Learn
- Correct piqué coupé execution and proper weight distribution
- Techniques for stable passé and sous-sous transitions en pointe
- How to step onto the shoe platform without rolling to the pinky toe
- Strategies for core engagement to improve balance and back length
- A sequence of barre exercises designed for ankle and foot strength
About This Video
Elevate your pointe technique with this comprehensive "Just Barre" session from Broche Ballet. Specifically designed for dancers moving from a beginner level into more intermediate challenges, this 26-minute class focuses on building the strength and confidence necessary for stable piqué movements. Understanding the mechanics of your pointe shoes is essential, and this class provides the technical breakdown needed to master your alignment and execution.
The core of this lesson explores the piqué coupé, a foundational movement that requires both power and precision. You will learn the correct technique for stepping up onto the platform of the shoe, ensuring you do not roll onto the pinky toe. This focus on proper tracking and weight distribution is vital for preventing injury and improving the aesthetic line of your legs.
Throughout the barre, we will also practice the passé and sous-sous, focusing on the control required to lift and lower with grace. In addition to piqué work, the class incorporates traditional barre sequences like plié, relevé, and tendu en pointe. These exercises are designed to strengthen the intrinsic muscles of the feet and ankles.
We also touch upon the importance of core engagement; a long, supported back is your best tool for balance. By maintaining a strong center, you can execute complex movements like the "ring combination" or a pas de bourrée with much higher stability. Precision is the main theme of this practice.
Whether you are performing a sous-tenu or an arabesque at the barre, the goal is to find a moment of stillness and strength. By the end of this session, you will have a clearer understanding of how to transition your weight effectively and how to use the floor to power your movements en pointe. Join us at Broche Ballet as we refine the basics and prepare you for the next level of your dance journey.
