What You'll Learn
- Master the mechanics of fluid weight transfers in pas de bourrée and tombé.
- Strengthen your arches and ankles with rapid petit battement and frappé exercises.
- Improve alignment by focusing on knee tracking during deep pliés and relevés.
- Enhance your en pointe stamina through 15 minutes of nonstop holiday-themed footwork.
- Maintain core engagement while performing complex movements like the Waltz of the Snowflakes.
About This Video
Elevate your pointe technique with the "Fabulous 15," a specialized 15-minute nonstop ballet pointe conditioning session from Broche Ballet. Designed specifically for intermediate dancers, this follow-along practice is the perfect way to maintain your strength and artistic flair during the holiday season. Set to a festive soundtrack featuring the iconic Waltz of the Snowflakes, this class combines the joy of the holidays with the rigorous technical demands of classical ballet.
Throughout this session, you will engage in a comprehensive series of barre exercises that target the intrinsic muscles of the feet and ankles. We begin with foundational movements like pliés and tendus, ensuring that every rise en pointe is supported by proper alignment and a strong core. The instructor guides you through intricate footwork, including dégagés that emphasize reaching through the floor and sharp frappés to build explosive power.
One of the key focuses of this workout is the precision of weight transfers. You will practice tombé and pas de bourrée sequences to improve your agility and grace. The class also incorporates petit battement and bourrées, challenging your stamina and control.
By focusing on keeping the standing leg lifted and the ribs engaged, you will develop the quiet upper body necessary for professional-level pointework. This workout culminates in a series of festive combinations that help dancers connect with the musicality of the season. By integrating these specific movements into your conditioning, you bridge the gap between pure strength training and artistic performance.
At Broche Ballet, we believe that consistent, focused practice is the key to mastery. This video provides real-time technical cues to help you avoid common pitfalls, such as sickling or rolling off the platform of your shoes. Whether you are at home or in the studio, this holiday-themed conditioning class offers a challenging yet rewarding way to stay active.
Join us for 15 minutes of dedication to your craft.
