What You'll Learn
- Master the connection between the heel and hip to maximize turnout while en pointe.
- Develop high demi-pointe strength through controlled rolls and presses over the box.
- Improve one-legged stability and placement during movements like coupé and passé.
- Build muscular endurance through a continuous 15-minute conditioning flow.
About This Video
Elevate your strength and precision with the 'Fabulous 15,' a signature follow-along pointe conditioning class from Broche Ballet. This intensive session is designed for dancers looking to refine their technique while building the necessary stamina for longer variations and center work. Whether you are at the barre in a studio or practicing in a dedicated home space, this nonstop routine targets the essential mechanics required for dancing en pointe with grace and power.
The class begins with dynamic footwork, including prancing and rolling through the feet to warm up the metatarsals and ankles. A major focus of this session is the functional connection between the heel and the hip. By emphasizing this relationship during plié and sous-sous, you will learn to maintain active turnout and proper pelvic alignment even as you elevate. We dive deep into the mechanics of the relevé, ensuring you are pressing over the box correctly and maintaining a high demi-pointe to protect your alignment and prevent knuckling.
Throughout the workout, you will engage in specific exercises like coupé and passé, challenging your stability and weight placement on a single leg. The 'Fabulous 15' is as much about artistry as it is about strength; we use helpful imagery to encourage a light, lifted quality through the shoes. By the end of the session, we incorporate deep, soothing stretches for the arches and the Achilles tendon to ensure proper recovery and flexibility. At Broche Ballet, we believe that consistent, mindful conditioning is the key to effortless pointework. Follow along to build the foundation you need for more advanced classical ballet repertoire.
