What You'll Learn
- Efficient pointework warm-up routines featuring demi-plié and tendu.
- Correct weight distribution and alignment for stable relevé and sous-sus.
- Dynamic footwork transitions including bourrée, piqué, and passé.
- Advanced coordination using H-F-A patterns and soutenu embellishments.
About This Video
Elevate your daily practice with the 'Fabulous 15,' a high-intensity, 15-minute nonstop ballet pointework session designed for the busy dancer. This class is meticulously structured to maximize efficiency, focusing on the strength, precision, and endurance required for elegant dancing en pointe. At Broche Ballet, we understand that consistency is the key to progress, and this follow-along video provides the perfect solution for maintaining your technique when time is short.
The session begins with a focused warm-up at the barre or center, utilizing demi-plié and plié to establish a deep connection with the floor. You will work through essential footwork patterns in first position, including tendu and ankle circles to ensure the joints are supple and ready for weight-bearing exercises. As the intensity increases, we transition into more complex movements such as passé and sous-sus, emphasizing correct weight placement over the big toe and the lift of the heels.
Throughout the workout, you will engage in dynamic sequences featuring bourrée and piqué steps. We focus on the 'snap' of the toes and the maintenance of a strong turnout. The class also introduces variations in fourth and second positions, encouraging you to explore H-F-A patterns and playful embellishments like soutenu. By the end of this 15-minute burn, you will have worked through a complete range of motion, from petit allegro piqués to controlled grand allegro movements. Whether used as a standalone workout or a supplemental warm-up, this class ensures your feet and ankles remain strong, articulate, and ready for any performance.
