What You'll Learn
- Techniques for maintaining balance and stillness during quick relevés.
- Proper foot placement and toe engagement during dégagés en pointe.
- Strengthening exercises for ankle stability and "pressing over" the box.
- Transitioning from barre support to independent balance with pickups.
- Refining turnout and leg alignment through nonstop pointework sequences.
About This Video
Building strength and stability en pointe requires consistent practice and focus. In this "Fabulous 15" session at Broche Ballet, we dive into a rigorous 15-minute follow-along routine designed to challenge your endurance and refine your technique. This class is perfect for dancers who want a quick but intense pointework session that targets everything from basic foot placement to advanced balance.
The workout begins with a series of dégagés to warm up the feet and establish a strong sense of turnout. We pay close attention to the details, ensuring the big toe maintains contact with the floor while the pinky toe reaches its limit, creating a beautiful line. As we move into relevés, the focus shifts to finding stillness and stability.
You will work on transitioning smoothly from two legs to one, engaging your core and ankles to maintain a steady sous-sus or passé. Throughout the barre portion, we incorporate pliés en pointe and "presses over" to improve ankle flexibility and strength. Exercises like pas de cheval and fondu are integrated to build the necessary control for center work.
We also emphasize the importance of footwork and placement, ensuring that every movement is precise and intentional. Towards the end of the session, we challenge your independence by letting go of the barre and adding pickups. This helps in developing the confidence needed to perform without support.
Whether you are looking to improve your balance, strengthen your ankles, or simply maintain your pointework during a busy week, this nonstop practice provides the structure you need. Join the Broche Ballet community and elevate your dancing with this focused, efficient workout. Keep your ankles stable, find your center, and enjoy the burn of a "Fabulous 15" pointework session.
