What You'll Learn
- Targeted exercises to increase arch strength and ankle stability for en pointe work.
- How to maintain proper alignment and toe extension during dégagé and développé movements.
- Techniques for improving balance and core engagement in sous-sus and passé positions.
- Developing fluidity and weight-shift control through pas de bourrée and bourrée sequences.
About This Video
Welcome to the 'Fabulous 15,' a high-intensity, non-stop ballet pointe conditioning session designed by Broche Ballet to fit perfectly into your daily routine. This 15-minute workout is meticulously crafted for dancers looking to build the strength, stability, and articulation required for beautiful and safe en pointe work. Whether you are warming up for a full class or looking for a targeted foot and ankle workout on a busy day, this session provides the nonstop flow you need to see real progress in your technique.
Throughout the video, your instructor guides you through a comprehensive series of exercises starting at the barre. We begin with essential foot articulation, focusing on tendu with flex and circle movements to ensure the ankles are fully mobile and warm. From there, the intensity increases with plié and dégagé en croix, emphasizing the resistance and control needed to work through the box of the shoe.
We incorporate prancing and demi-pointe work to build the intrinsic muscle strength in the arches, which is vital for achieving a high instep and secure balance. The workout transitions into more complex movements, including rond de jambe, passé, and développé. These exercises are not just about the feet; they challenge your core engagement and alignment as you move through sous-sus and adagio sequences.
By focusing on reaching down and out through the toes, you will learn to maintain proper alignment even during fatiguing sets. We conclude the session with pas de bourrée and bourrée movements to practice weight shifts and fluidity, followed by essential stretches for the calves and feet to ensure a healthy recovery. At Broche Ballet, we believe in the power of consistent, mindful practice.
This 'Fabulous 15' routine encourages you to modify exercises to suit your individual needs while still pushing for technical excellence. Strengthen your foundation and find your 'fabulous' with this focused pointe conditioning workout.
