What You'll Learn
- Master 'kissing the floor' with the heels for silent, controlled descents from relevé.
- Improve foot articulation by scooping the toes and rolling through the box during développé.
- Develop fluid port de bras to guide technical transitions and enhance performance quality.
- Increase ankle strength and control through slow rolls in parallel and first position.
- Refine musicality and buoyancy using festive, rhythm-focused combinations.
About This Video
Celebrate the holiday season while refining your technical foundation in our Christmas Music Artistry en Pointe class. This 30-minute session at Broche Ballet is designed specifically for dancers looking to bridge the gap between technical execution and artistic performance. Set to a festive soundtrack, we explore how to maintain the strength required for pointe work while embodying the grace and fluidity of a seasoned performer.
The class begins at the barre, focusing on the fundamental mechanics of the foot within the pointe shoe. We emphasize the concept of kissing the floor with the heels—a technique essential for achieving silent, controlled descents from relevé and sus-sous. By mastering this control, you ensure that your landings are as elegant as your rises.
We also dive deep into foot articulation, specifically focusing on the scoop of the toes and rolling through the box during développé and pas de cheval. This attention to detail ensures that the aesthetic of the foot remains articulate, mimicking the precision found in soft shoe work. As we move through sequences like tendu, fondu, and piqué, the focus shifts toward the upper body.
You will learn how to use expressive port de bras to lead your movement, preventing the arms from becoming choppy during difficult transitions. Whether you are holding a steady arabesque or moving through a deep cambré, the integration of the upper body is key to true artistry. One of the highlights of this session is the 12 Days of Christmas tendu challenge and Rocking Around the Christmas Tree balances.
These exercises are not just fun holiday traditions; they are designed to challenge your musicality and physical lightness. By phrasing your movements to these festive rhythms, you will develop a better sense of timing and buoyancy. Join us to find the joy in your pointe shoes this season!
