What You'll Learn
- Develop ankle strength and stability through targeted barre work including relevé and sous-sus.
- Master the transition from tombé to piqué with a focus on weight placement and momentum.
- Improve turn technique by learning to use the shoulders and upper body to drive pirouettes en dehors.
- Learn fun, themed choreography including a moonwalk en pointe inspired by the classic Thriller.
- Enhance stage presence and rhythmic accuracy through waltz-based sequences.
About This Video
Celebrate the spooky season while elevating your technique with our Halloween Pointe Basics class at Broche Ballet. This session is specifically designed for dancers transitioning from beginner to intermediate levels, focusing on the essential mechanics of dancing en pointe. We begin with a focused barre segment, where repetitive movements like relevé and sous-sus serve to stabilize the ankles and align the core.
Proper turnout and posture are emphasized from the very first exercise, ensuring you have the support needed for more complex center work. As we move into the center, you will explore the fluidity of waltz steps and the precision of the piqué. We delve into the mechanics of the tombé and failli, teaching you how to use your weight to create effortless transitions.
A key focus of this lesson is the use of the upper body; you will learn how driving with the shoulders and maintaining a strong back can help you find balance during a pirouette en dehors. We also introduce the 'quasi tombé' as a tool for finding momentum before jumps and turns, helping you develop the muscle memory required for professional-level execution. Our instructors guide you through the intricacies of the pas de bourrée, emphasizing the necessary rhythm and footwork for elegant transitions.
The highlight of this class is our special Halloween-themed choreography. We take the iconic moonwalk from Thriller and adapt it for pointe work, allowing you to practice rhythm and stage presence in a fun, engaging way. You will learn to maintain a consistent tempo while navigating the unique challenges of performing character-inspired movements en pointe.
Whether you are working on your first pair of shoes or looking to refine your center stability, this class offers a comprehensive workout that balances technical rigor with seasonal fun. Join us at Broche Ballet and discover how practice and focus can transform your dance journey.
