What You'll Learn
- How to engage core muscles between the ribs for superior upper back control.
- Techniques for rolling through the foot to improve stability en pointe.
- Precise execution of pas de bourrée, piqué, and coupé sequences.
- Mental strategies for managing fear and building confidence in pointe shoes.
- Proper hip alignment to ensure straight feet during complex barre work.
About This Video
Elevate your training with this focused 15-minute ballet pointe session from Broche Ballet. Designed for dancers looking to refine their technique at the barre, this class emphasizes the critical connection between core engagement and upper back stability. Whether you are working through a quick daily practice or looking to supplement your regular classes, these exercises provide the precision needed to excel en pointe.
The session begins with foundational movements, including tendu and plié, transitions into more complex work such as bourrée and pas de bourrée. A primary focus of this lesson is the mastery of upper back control. Our instructor guides you through engaging the core muscles—specifically the region between the ribs—to maintain a tall, supported posture. This stability is essential when navigating weight changes in movements like piqué and coupé, ensuring you remain centered and secure over your pointe shoes.
In addition to technical execution, this class addresses the mental aspect of ballet. We explore fear and anxiety management, encouraging you to push through plateaus by focusing on the mechanics of rolling off pointe and back up again. You will practice specific sequences involving tombé, chassé, and allongé, learning how to create space in the hips for straight feet and fluid transitions. By the end of this 15-minute practice, you will have a deeper understanding of how core stability translates to better balance and confidence en pointe. Join us at the barre and take the next step in your ballet journey.
