What You'll Learn
- Mastering the mechanics of rolling down through the shoe on a single leg
- Improving single-leg stamina through targeted adagio combinations
- Proper engagement of the toes and feet for maximum stability en pointe
- Techniques for a clean, powerful ascent into sous-sus
- How to utilize the barre effectively while transitioning toward center work
About This Video
In this fifth installment of the Broche Ballet Beginner Pointe Summer Cohort, we dive deep into the essential mechanics of single-leg stability and foot articulation. Transitioning to pointe work requires more than just strength; it requires a sophisticated understanding of how to engage the toes and metatarsals to maintain balance. This class focuses on the challenging transition of rolling down on one leg, a skill that bridges the gap between basic movements and fluid dancing.
The session begins at the barre, where we refine our plié and relevé alignment. A core component of today's lesson is the pas de bourrée with a controlled roll down on one foot. This exercise is crucial for developing the slow-motion control needed for professional-looking footwork.
We also explore the next progression of sous-sus, emphasizing a tight, clean line and a strong ascent to the platform of the shoe. For dancers looking to improve their adagio work, the lesson includes a combination designed specifically to build single-leg stamina. You will practice lifting the leg to the front, maintaining a strong, engaged foot through the extension, and closing with precision.
We address common challenges, such as relying too heavily on the barre, and provide strategies for gradually shifting your weight to find your center. Whether you are still breaking in your first pair of pointe shoes or looking to solidify your foundations, this class offers technical insights into how the upper body supports the lower body's effort. Join us at Broche Ballet as we strengthen our feet and toes, preparing for more complex center work in the weeks to come.
