What You'll Learn
- Advanced foot and ankle strengthening exercises for stable relevés.
- Techniques for finding and maintaining balance when transitioning off the barre.
- Coordination and speed for piqué, pas de bourrée, and bourrée combinations.
- Proper alignment and core engagement for more controlled jumps and turns.
About This Video
Elevate your training with our 'Fabulous 15' series, a high-intensity, 15-minute nonstop follow-along session dedicated to mastering ballet pointework and demi-pointe strength. This condensed class is designed for the busy dancer who needs a focused, efficient workout to maintain technical precision and build the necessary stamina for long-form variations. Throughout the video, the instructor leads you through a series of essential exercises starting at the barre and progressing into the center.
The class begins with foundational movements focused on articulation and muscle engagement. You will work through precise plié and relevé combinations that emphasize pushing off the floor with power and control. As we move into piqué and pas de bourrée sequences, the focus shifts to weight placement and the alignment of the core. A key takeaway from this session is learning how to 'climb up' into your standing leg to find a solid center of balance, even when letting go of the barre.
Technique is at the forefront of this Broche Ballet practice. We dive deep into the mechanics of movements like the fondu hold and bourrée footwork, ensuring that every transition is fluid yet stable. The instructor provides constant verbal cues on turnout, foot articulation, and the importance of a strong coupé to support your jumps and turns. We conclude the session with a graceful révérence, incorporating tendu and chassé movements to cool down while maintaining your artistic line. Whether you are practicing en pointe or working on high demi-pointe in flat shoes, this workout provides the resistance training required to develop elite-level foot strength.
