What You'll Learn
- Techniques for engaging the arches and curving the shanks to create a beautiful line en pointe
- How to maintain length through the leg and heel while executing piqué and retiré movements
- The importance of core engagement and proper posture for balance during one-leg exercises
- Methods for transitioning smoothly through demi-pointe to improve foot articulation and control
About This Video
Welcome to the "Fabulous 15," a high-intensity, 15-minute nonstop ballet pointework session designed to challenge your stamina and refine your technique. At Broche Ballet, we believe that consistent, focused practice is the key to mastering the intricacies of dancing en pointe. This class is specifically structured to help you build the necessary strength in your feet and ankles while maintaining the elegance and poise required for advanced classical ballet.
Throughout this session, you will be guided through a series of exercises that emphasize the fundamental elements of pointework. You will learn how to properly shape your shanks, using the intrinsic muscles of your feet to curve the shoe and create a beautiful line from the tip of your toe through the ankle. The instructor emphasizes the importance of driving the working foot into the floor, providing a solid foundation for balance and control.
The curriculum covers essential movements including piqué, pas de bourrée, and retiré. As you move through these steps, you will work on maintaining length through the heel and leg, ensuring that your movements remain fluid and elongated even during challenging one-leg exercises. We also incorporate plié and fondu to build the necessary power for transitions, and rond de jambe to improve hip mobility while en pointe.
By focusing on demi-pointe transitions and the precision of your pointe work, you will develop a deeper understanding of how to engage your core and maintain proper posture. This class is not just about the feet; it is a full-body engagement that requires concentration and physical discipline. Whether you are looking to improve your stability or simply want a quick, effective workout to keep your feet in top shape, the "Fabulous 15" offers the perfect balance of challenge and technical refinement.
Join our online community at Broche Ballet and take your pointework to the next level with this efficient, follow-along practice.
