What You'll Learn
- How to achieve and maintain neutral spinal alignment while dancing en pointe.
- Techniques for engaging core muscles to improve balance during cambré and sous-sus.
- The importance of head placement over the pointe shoe platform for maximum stability.
- Execution of clean pliés, tendus, and dégagés with a focus on movement quality.
- Refining the transition and weight placement in the pas de bourrée.
About This Video
Elevate your ballet practice with this 'Fabulously Focused 15' session from Broche Ballet, specifically designed to bridge the gap between beginner and intermediate pointework. This class emphasizes the foundational elements of spinal control, correct posture, and alignment, which are essential for any dancer looking to move with grace and stability en pointe. Throughout this 20-minute practice, our instructor guides you through a sequence of barre exercises that challenge your core engagement.
We begin with fundamental movements like the plié, tendu, and dégagé, ensuring that every motion originates from a place of strength and intentionality. The primary focus remains on maintaining a long line from head to toe, preventing the common pitfall of collapsing in the lower back or losing the 'lift' required for successful pointe work. As we progress into more complex movements such as cambré and sous-sus, you will learn the importance of keeping your weight correctly centered over the platform of your pointe shoes.
The class explores cambré to the side, emphasizing how to maintain alignment through the hips and spine even as the upper body moves off-axis. By focusing on keeping the head pointed toward the ceiling and the hips stable, dancers can achieve greater balance and control. Furthermore, this session covers the mechanics of the pas de bourrée, focusing on movement quality and the transition between positions.
By emphasizing the 'core-to-toe' connection, Broche Ballet helps students develop the muscle memory needed for effortless transitions. Whether you are refining your technique or looking for a quick, high-intensity focus on alignment, this class provides the tools necessary to advance your skills. Join us to build the confidence and strength required to take your ballet journey to the next level.
