What You'll Learn
- Techniques for maintaining strong, anchored ankles while en pointe.
- How to reduce reliance on the barre during demi-pointe and pas de bourrée.
- Proper weight-shifting mechanics for quick transitions in pointe shoes.
- Endurance-building exercises specifically for single-leg stability.
- Post-practice recovery tips for toes and ankles after intense pointe work.
About This Video
Welcome back to the Broche Ballet Beginner Pointe Summer Cohort! In Class #6, we shift our focus toward one of the most critical aspects of pointe work: building the stamina and strength required to balance and move on a single leg. As you progress in your ballet journey, transitioning from two feet to one is a milestone that requires both physical grit and technical precision.
This session begins with a comprehensive warm-up designed to wake up the small muscles in the feet and calves. We dive deep into demi-pointe technique, ensuring that your heels are lifted and your weight is centered. A primary goal for this class is learning how to use less of the barre.
By engaging your core and finding your own center of gravity, you will start to feel the anchored sensation in your ankles that is necessary for stable pointe work. Throughout the lesson, we emphasize the importance of the plié to cushion transitions and provide the power needed for each relevé. The instructor guides you through essential movements including pas de bourrée and sus-sous.
You will learn specific techniques for shifting your weight forward in pointe shoes, utilizing small, controlled steps to maintain alignment. We also address the common challenge of ankle wobbling, providing corrections to help you keep your joints strong and secure. Stamina is a key theme of this practice.
Dancing en pointe is demanding, and building the endurance to stay on one leg is vital for future center work. The class concludes with exercises focusing on quick shifts and transitions, followed by advice on how to properly rest your toes and ankles after a session. By consistently practicing these focused exercises, you will develop the muscle memory needed to execute complex steps without losing your form.
This class is designed to challenge your endurance while maintaining the elegance and control synonymous with classical ballet. Join Broche Ballet as we refine your technique and push your boundaries in a supportive, professional environment.
