What You'll Learn
- Build endurance through a 15-minute nonstop relevé and sous-sus challenge.
- Master upper body placement to facilitate a proper "catch" during repetitive movements.
- Improve foot strength and stability using plié and relevé sequences at the barre.
- Develop mental focus and the ability to think quickly while executing complex footwork.
- Perfect the mechanics of the sous-sus, focusing on the lift, retreat, and clean closing.
About This Video
Embrace the holiday spirit while pushing your physical limits with Broche Ballet’s "Fabulous 15" Christmas Music pointe class. This 15-minute nonstop session is designed to build the essential strength and stamina required for beautiful, stable pointe work. Throughout this intensive barre workout, you will be guided through a series of foundational exercises, including pliés, relevés, and sous-sus, all set to festive holiday tunes to keep your energy high and your focus sharp.
The core of this class focuses on the marriage of consistent rhythm and technical precision. We begin with a slow, deliberate pace to ensure proper alignment and full engagement of the intrinsic muscles within the feet and ankles. As the holiday music progresses, the tempo gradually increases, challenging your ability to maintain clean technique under the pressure of speed.
You will learn the critical importance of maintaining an active upper back and keeping your weight centered over the toes. A key technical focus involves leaning slightly forward to facilitate the "catch" required when executing repetitive relevés. This subtle shift is crucial for maintaining balance and preventing the weight from falling behind the platform of the shoe.
A standout feature of this session is the 2-minute and 15-second nonstop finale. This segment is specifically designed to test your mental endurance and physical conditioning. By "thinking on your toes," you will practice making quick adjustments and executing choreography with fluidity, even as muscle fatigue sets in.
We dive deep into the mechanics of the sous-sus, emphasizing the necessary lift, the sharp retreat of the feet, and the clean closing to the back that defines professional-looking pointe work. At Broche Ballet, we believe that consistency is the key to progress. This "Fabulous 15" format provides a high-impact, time-efficient way to supplement your regular training and improve your stability en pointe.
