What You'll Learn
- Mastering the transition from beginner to intermediate pointe work with focused barre exercises.
- Correct alignment and turnout techniques for piqué and pas de chat movements.
- How to execute a controlled roll-down through the pointe shoe to maintain upper body stability.
- Essential core and hip engagement strategies for better balance during center work.
About This Video
Returning to your pointe shoes requires a delicate balance of patience, strength, and technical precision. In this comprehensive practice session from Broche Ballet, we focus on the fundamental building blocks necessary to move confidently from a beginner to an intermediate level. Whether you are coming back from a break or looking to refine your foundational technique, this 36-minute class provides the structured guidance you need to feel secure en pointe.
The lesson begins at the barre, where we establish the essential alignment and turnout required for more complex movements. We delve into exercises like plié and rond de jambe, emphasizing the 'spiral' of the leg and the controlled articulation of the foot. By focusing on the mechanics of the roll-down, you will learn how to maintain a smooth upper body while engaging the intrinsic muscles of the feet.
This attention to detail ensures that every rise to relevé is supported by a strong, stable base. As we transition to center work, the class introduces more dynamic movements including piqué, passé, and pas de chat. The instructor provides detailed feedback on maintaining turnout during transitions and the importance of hip engagement when landing.
We explore how to execute a piqué with grace and control, ensuring the back hip remains active to support your balance. This session is designed to help dancers overcome the common hurdles of returning to pointe work by focusing on core engagement and proper weight distribution. By the end of this practice, you will have a clearer understanding of how to execute footwork with precision and how to carry the stability found at the barre into your center combinations.
Join Broche Ballet for this supportive session and rediscover the joy of dancing en pointe with confidence and technical ease.
