What You'll Learn
- Master essential pointe techniques including piqué and coup de pied
- Increase foot and ankle endurance through specialized arch burner exercises
- Develop superior balance and control during slow adagio sequences
- Refine turnout and articulation during relevé and passé changes
About This Video
Step into your pointe shoes for a powerful, efficient training session with the "Fabulous 15" workout from Broche Ballet. This 15-minute nonstop follow-along class is specifically crafted for dancers looking to enhance their foot strength, ankle stability, and overall control while en pointe. Whether you are looking for a quick morning warm-up or a supplement to your regular ballet technique classes, this conditioning routine targets the essential muscles required for graceful and secure pointework.
The session begins with a rigorous warm-up at the barre, focusing on plié presses and tendu movements to wake up the arches. We emphasize the transitions between the demi-pointe and full pointe positions, ensuring that every movement is articulated through the foot. From there, we dive into a series of relevés and passé changes designed to test your core stability and leg alignment.
As we move into the center of the workout, you will engage in piqué and coup de pied exercises. These movements are crucial for developing the "lightness" associated with professional pointework. We then transition into a beautiful adagio section.
Here, you will practice controlled dégagés, tombé, and promenades. These slower, sustained movements are the ultimate test of a dancer's balance and placement. We focus on rising through the foot with a count of five to build eccentric strength and control.
" These high-repetition tendu and relevé lower exercises are designed to push your endurance and ensure your feet are ready for the demands of a full variation. By incorporating movements like the serré and focusing on the "pickup" in your tombé, you will leave the session feeling stronger and more confident in your pointe shoes. Join Broche Ballet and transform your technique in just 15 minutes a day.
