What You'll Learn
- Build stamina and endurance through 15 minutes of continuous pointework.
- Enhance foot and ankle strength using repetitive relevé and bourrée patterns.
- Refine technical accuracy in transitions such as pas de bourrée and sous-sous.
- Improve core engagement and balance during rapid changes of direction.
- Develop better musicality and the ability to adjust movement to varying tempos.
About This Video
Elevate your ballet training with Broche Ballet's "Fabulous 15," a specialized 15-minute nonstop pointework class designed for dancers who want to maximize their time at the barre. This session is an intensive exploration of strength, stamina, and technical discipline. By removing the breaks between exercises, we challenge the body to maintain peak form under fatigue, which is essential for building the endurance required for longer variations and stage performances.
The class begins with a focused warm-up that prioritizes foot articulation. You will work through stretches and light movements to ensure your ankles are ready for the vertical demands of being en pointe. Once warm, the workout transitions into a series of foundational movements including plié, tendu, and dégagé.
These are not merely preparatory; they are executed with a focus on the specific pressures of pointe shoes, helping you find your perfect balance over the platform. As the intensity builds, you will engage in complex combinations featuring pas de bourrée, sous-sous, and échappé. Our instructor emphasizes the necessity of core stability and proper alignment—specifically keeping the hips forward and shoulders relaxed—to facilitate quick transitions like bourrée and passé.
One of the key takeaways from this session is learning how to breathe through the movement. When the combinations become more intricate, such as executing multiple assemblé or coupé de bourrée sequences, maintaining a steady breath is vital for rhythm and poise. Throughout the 15 minutes, you will receive guidance on musicality.
Learning to listen to the tempo and adjust your feet accordingly is a hallmark of an advanced dancer. By the time you reach the final révérence, you will have practiced the repetition necessary to make these difficult movements feel like second nature. This class is more than just a workout; it is a technical refinement session that helps you build a deeper trust in your body's capabilities en pointe.
