What You'll Learn
- Precise toe articulation and scooping techniques for cou-de-pied and pas de bourrée
- Strategies for increasing leg speed and efficiency during pickup turns
- Upper body engagement and back placement to stabilize turns and promenades
- Methods for mastering piqué turns by reducing reliance on the barre
- Proper alignment and weight distribution to improve control while dancing en pointe
About This Video
Elevate your classical technique with the 'Fabulous 15,' a high-intensity, nonstop follow-along session dedicated to mastering ballet pointework. Designed by Broche Ballet, this 15-minute practice is specifically structured to build stamina, improve precision, and enhance your control en pointe. Whether you are looking to refine your footwork or build the endurance necessary for longer variations, this class provides a comprehensive workout that focuses on the intricate mechanics of the foot and the engagement of the upper body.
Throughout the class, we dive deep into essential movements such as the pas de bourrée, piqué, and various turns. A primary focus of this session is developing a tactile connection with your shoes. You will learn the importance of feeling your toes scoop up into cou-de-pied as you descend from a relevé and how to hold the shoe up from underneath the box.
This 'toe-centric' approach ensures that your movements are not just mechanical but are supported by the strength and articulation of the intrinsic muscles of the feet. Beyond footwork, the instructor emphasizes the critical role of the back and arms. When executing half turns and promenades, you will learn to engage your back muscles and pull the elbows down to maintain a solid, lifted frame.
This holistic approach helps dancers find their center and balance, even during demanding pickup turns where the second leg must move with lightning speed. As we move through exercises like the échappé and various piqué combinations, we challenge you to test your stability by practicing away from the barre. By focusing on alignment and the sensation of the toes under the box, you will gain the confidence to execute complex turns and movements with grace and power.
Join us for this concentrated burst of training and feel the difference that 15 minutes of dedicated pointework can make in your ballet journey.
