What You'll Learn
- Refined foot articulation and ankle strength through plié and relevé en pointe.
- Techniques for maintaining turnout and proper hip alignment during complex footwork.
- Improved balance and stability through fondu and pas de bourrée exercises.
- Proper weight distribution and box placement to prevent common pointework injuries.
About This Video
Elevate your training with the "Fabulous 15," a dedicated 15-minute ballet pointework session designed for dancers who want to maximize their time at the barre. This follow-along class focuses on the essential elements of dancing en pointe, providing a rigorous yet beautiful workout that targets ankle strength, alignment, and artistic control. Led by expert instruction from Broche Ballet, this session is perfect for intermediate and advanced students looking to maintain their technique even on a busy schedule.
Throughout the class, we emphasize proper articulation of the foot and the importance of the demi-plié in transitions. You will begin with a thorough warm-up of demi-pliés and stretches to prepare the joints, followed by focused exercises like tendu and flex routines to ensure your feet are working correctly within the box. We dive deep into technical nuances, such as maintaining turnout by pressing the glutes forward and keeping the heels front, even during challenging relevé sequences.
The "Fabulous 15" curriculum covers a wide range of movements, including fondu, pas de bourrée, and sous-sus, all designed to build the stability needed for more complex center work. You will practice the petit battement and piqué movements to improve speed and precision, while also focusing on your alignment to find that perfect balance. Whether you are working on your roll-through from the demi-pointe or perfecting your alignment in fifth position, this class offers the cues and corrections necessary to refine your form.
By the end of the 15 minutes, you will have worked through every part of the foot, leaving you feeling stronger and more confident in your pointe shoes. Join Broche Ballet for this efficient, effective, and truly fabulous pointework routine.
