What You'll Learn
- Proper execution of a demi-plié while en pointe to build transition strength.
- How to maintain straight ankle alignment during fast-paced pas de bourrée movements.
- Mechanics of the traveling bourrée, including the roll up and stepping across.
- Refining the coup de pied position and one-legged stability en pointe.
- Targeted stretching routines for the feet and ankles to aid recovery and prevent injury.
About This Video
Welcome to the halfway point of the Broche Ballet 16-week Beginner Pointe program. Class #8 is designed as a fast-paced integration session, challenging students to combine the isolated drills from previous weeks into fluid, technical sequences. This class is essential for dancers looking to build the stamina and coordination necessary for center work.
We focus heavily on the mechanics of the plié en pointe, a foundational movement that requires immense control and proper weight distribution to protect the joints. Your instructor will guide you through the nuances of the demi-plié while on the box, ensuring that your turnout remains active and your heels remain pressed forward. Moving across the floor, we dive into the pas de bourrée and traveling bourrée techniques.
You will learn how to maintain straight, stable ankles while executing a 'step across' and 'roll up' into a tight sous-sus. The lesson also introduces more complex balance work, such as picking up the front leg into a coup de pied position while maintaining alignment. To ensure long-term foot health, the session concludes with a comprehensive series of stretches specifically for the feet, ankles, and Achilles tendons.
This recovery work is vital for relieving the tension that builds during intensive pointe sessions. By the end of this class, you will have a better understanding of how to control your movement on one leg and how to transition between steps with the grace and precision required for advanced pointe work.
