What You'll Learn
- Precise foot articulation through demi-pointe and full pointe transitions
- Strengthening techniques for relevés and arch-focused stability exercises
- Coordination for dynamic pointework including pas de bourrée and piqué ballonnée
- Proper cool-down stretches to maintain foot health and flexibility
About This Video
Step into your shoes for the "Fabulous 15," a high-intensity, non-stop ballet pointe conditioning class designed by Broche Ballet to challenge your strength and refine your technique. This 15-minute follow-along session is perfect for intermediate and advanced dancers who want to maximize their time at the barre or in the center. The class begins with a rigorous focus on articulation, starting with the demi-pointe.
You will work through each foot individually, ensuring that you are fully engaging the muscles of the arch before transitioning into full pointework. We place a heavy emphasis on rolling through the shoe during plié and relevé sequences, which is essential for both building foot strength and properly breaking in your pointe shoes. As the "Fabulous 15" progresses, the exercises increase in complexity.
You will practice pressing over the box, maintaining proper alignment through the ankles, and holding sustained relevés in various positions. The workout includes a dedicated arch series and passé work to improve balance and stability. We also incorporate dynamic movements such as pas de bourrée and piqué ballonnée, which challenge your agility and precision while en pointe.
Consistency is the key to mastering pointework, and this session provides a comprehensive routine that covers all the essentials in a short timeframe. Whether you are looking for a pre-class warm-up or a standalone strength session, the "Fabulous 15" ensures your feet are working at their peak potential. We conclude with a necessary cool-down for the feet, featuring demi-pliés and parallel stretches to ensure recovery and flexibility.
Join Broche Ballet for this "Fabulous 15" session and feel the difference in your stability, power, and grace en pointe. It is time to push your boundaries and achieve the footwork you’ve always dreamed of.
