What You'll Learn
- Mastering the relevé for maximum ankle stability and foot strength
- Executing precise piqué and pas de bourrée transitions en pointe
- Improving core engagement to maintain perfect vertical alignment
- Developing the physical stamina required for continuous pointe work
- Refining foot articulation and placement during dynamic barre exercises
About This Video
Elevate your pointe work with the 'Extra Spicy Fabulous 15,' a high-intensity session designed for dancers who want to push their limits. This 15-minute nonstop practice is curated by Broche Ballet to build the foundational power and stability required for advanced ballet technique. Whether you are looking to refine your articulation or increase your stamina, this follow-along class provides the structured repetition necessary for real progress.
The class begins at the barre, focusing on essential foot articulation through controlled tendu and relevé sequences. By emphasizing the slow, deliberate rise and descent, dancers develop the calf strength and ankle stability needed to sustain longer variations en pointe. We then transition into more dynamic combinations, incorporating tombé, piqué, and pas de bourrée.
These movements are designed to help you find your center and maintain proper alignment while moving through space. Throughout the session, you will be encouraged to focus on your core engagement and port de bras. Maintaining a strong center is vital for balance in positions like retiré and sous-sus, ensuring that you don't 'sink' into your shoes.
The instructor provides constant cues on breathing and posture, helping you find fluidity even during the most challenging sets. This 'Extra Spicy' version of our popular series is perfect for the intermediate to advanced dancer who needs a quick but effective conditioning blast to stay performance-ready.
