What You'll Learn
- Master the floor-drag technique to improve foot articulation and feel en pointe.
- Build endurance through 15 minutes of continuous barre and center-style exercises.
- Refine transitions like tombé and pas de bourrée for better balance after jumps.
- Develop ankle stability using pliés and sus-sous with proper alignment.
About This Video
Building strength en pointe requires consistency, precision, and endurance. In this Broche Ballet "Fabulous 15" session, we dive into a 15-minute non-stop workout designed to challenge your stamina while refining your technique. This class focuses on the essential connection between your feet and the floor, a critical aspect of dancing in pointe shoes where sensory feedback can be muffled.
We begin at the barre, establishing a solid foundation. The instructor emphasizes using the barre for stability rather than relying on it for weight-bearing, encouraging you to test your balance as you gain confidence. You will work through a series of pliés and sus-sous to warm up the ankles and calves, preparing for more complex movements.
A key focus of this lesson is the "drag" technique. Because the floor is harder to feel through the box of a pointe shoe, we practice dragging the toe along the floor during movements like tombé and pas de bourrée. This tactile feedback helps maintain control and ensures that your feet remain fully stretched and engaged.
You will also explore adagio sequences to build slow-twitch muscle strength and bourrée exercises to improve speed and fluidity. The class also covers the transition from jumps to stable landings. You will learn how to use a pas de bourrée instead of a sus-sous when coming down from leaps to maintain better balance and control.
By focusing on breath control and relaxation, you will find it easier to execute these challenging movements without unnecessary tension. Whether you are looking to improve your foot articulation or simply want a quick, intensive workout to supplement your training, this video provides the structure and professional guidance needed to elevate your pointe work and overall performance.
