What You'll Learn
- Refining sous-sus and balance on one leg for improved stability
- Engaging inner thigh muscles for stronger assemblé and échappé execution
- Mastering foot articulation and stretching through the shoe during tendu
- Maintaining proper posture and alignment during complex pointework transitions
About This Video
Elevate your training with the "Fabulous 15," an intensive, non-stop 15-minute ballet pointework session designed for the dedicated dancer. This follow-along class at Broche Ballet focuses on the essential building blocks of strong pointework: precision, control, and relentless technique. Whether you are looking to refine your daily practice or need a quick but powerful conditioning session, this class provides a comprehensive workout that targets every aspect of your foot and ankle strength.
The session begins with a focused warm-up at the barre, progressing quickly into foundational movements. You will work through a series of exercises including detailed plié, relevé, and tendu combinations. These are not just repetitions; the class emphasizes the technical mechanics behind the movement.
You will learn to engage your inner thighs—a critical component for stability in sous-sus and for executing crisp assemblé movements. By focusing on the squeeze and lift of the legs, you will find a more secure center and better alignment throughout the workout. As the class progresses, we dive into more complex patterns like fondu and échappé.
The instructor provides constant cues on maintaining a neutral pelvis and an elongated spine, ensuring that your weight is properly distributed over your toes. Special attention is given to the transition between positions, such as the tendu to the side that prepares the foot for a dynamic échappé. This focus on foot articulation ensures that you are stretching through the shoe, rather than simply jumping onto the platform.
One of the highlights of this session is the intensive work in second position. You will explore how to maintain turnout and balance while navigating the challenges of shifting weight en pointe. The instructor encourages you to find moments of stillness and control within the movements, building the endurance necessary for longer variations.
By the end of this 17-minute video, you will have challenged your stability, reinforced your muscle memory, and taken a significant step forward in your pointework journey.
