What You'll Learn
- The 'scooping' technique to articulate the toes properly within the pointe shoe box.
- Methods for maintaining turnout and forward heel placement during rapid footwork.
- Stamina-building strategies through 15 minutes of continuous barre-based pointework.
- Correct alignment and balance for stable sous-sus and pas de bourrée transitions.
About This Video
Welcome to the 'Fabulous 15,' a high-intensity, 15-minute non-stop ballet pointework session designed to refine your technique and build lasting stamina. At Broche Ballet, we understand that consistency is the key to mastering the box. This class is specifically crafted for the intermediate dancer who wants to maximize their time at the barre, focusing on the intricate details of footwork that make dancing en pointe appear effortless.
Throughout this session, you will engage in a series of continuous exercises designed to challenge your stability and precision. We begin with fundamental movements like plié and tendu to warm up the metatarsals and ankles before moving into more demanding sequences. A primary focus of this class is the 'scooping' action of the toes.
You will learn how to properly articulate through the shoe, feeling the toes pick up from underneath to create a beautiful, supported line. This technique is vital for movements such as sous-sus and pas de bourrée, ensuring that you aren't just 'popping' onto the platform, but rather rolling through the foot with total control. Stability and alignment are key themes as we work through coupé, passé, and dégagé.
The instructor provides detailed cues on keeping the heels forward and maintaining rotation—your turnout—even as the legs move through quick transitions. You will also practice stretching out the feet through the tips of the shoes, which helps in lengthening the Achilles and preventing the common mistake of 'scrunching' the toes inside the box. This class isn't just about strength; it's about the artistry of the feet.
By the end of these 15 minutes, you will have challenged your balance and refined your execution of complex combinations like pas de bourrée and bourrée sequences. Whether you are using this as a standalone daily workout or a targeted warm-up, the Fabulous 15 will leave your feet feeling strong, articulate, and ready for center work.
