What You'll Learn
- Techniques for articulating through the shoe to improve foot strength and control en pointe.
- Proper alignment for a développé to maintain balance and prevent leaning the torso forward.
- How to execute a crisp sous-sus with simultaneous leg extension and rise.
- Strategies for generating power from the hips and plié for more dynamic ballet movements.
- Managing weight distribution and finding softness during adagio and tombé transitions.
About This Video
Welcome to the Fabulous 15, a high-intensity, 15-minute nonstop pointework practice designed specifically for the dedicated dancer at Broche Ballet. If you are looking to bridge the gap between basic exercises and fluid artistry en pointe, this session focuses on the three pillars of advanced technique: strength, articulation, and confidence. Throughout this fast-paced class, we dive deep into technical nuances that make a world of difference in your stability and aesthetic line.
We begin with foundational movements, emphasizing the importance of a deep plié in second position to generate the power needed for dynamic transitions. You will learn how to manipulate your pointe shoes, working through the three-quarter and demi-pointe positions to ensure you are truly articulating through every part of the foot rather than simply jumping onto the platform. The core of the session explores complex adagio combinations.
We focus heavily on the développé, where we tackle the common challenge of maintaining vertical alignment. You will learn to keep your ears over your hips to prevent falling forward as the leg descends, ensuring a graceful transition into a tombé. We also refine the sous-sus, emphasizing a simultaneous leg stretch and rise to create a sleek, unified line.
Beyond just the feet, this practice addresses total body coordination. We discuss the placement of the bras and the importance of keeping the heel forward and high during press-overs and articulation sequences. By the end of these 15 minutes, you will have challenged your stamina and refined your ability to find softness and balance even in the most demanding sequences.
Whether you are at home or in the studio, this Broche Ballet practice is your go-to resource for building the functional strength required for more advanced classical variations.
