What You'll Learn
- Advanced techniques for rolling through the shoe to enhance ankle articulation and strength.
- Strategies to maintain stability and upward energy during challenging cambré back movements.
- Mastering hip placement and weight distribution over the box for improved pirouette consistency.
- Refining port de bras and musicality to create a sense of lightness and flow in adagio sequences.
About This Video
Refine your technique and build lasting strength in this 47-minute intermediate to advanced ballet pointe class from Broche Ballet. Designed for dancers who have already established a solid foundation en pointe, this session dives deep into the mechanics of footwork and the subtle adjustments required for impeccable balance. Whether you are looking to improve your stability in center or strengthen your articulation at the barre, this class provides the technical cues necessary for progress.
The class begins at the barre, where we prioritize ankle articulation through a series of exercises including demi-pointes, flexes, and prances. By focusing on rolling through the shoe and strengthening the metatarsals, you will develop the control needed for smooth transitions. We specifically address the challenges of cambré back while on pointe, emphasizing upward energy through the core and spine to prevent collapsing into the hips. This focus on vertical alignment is essential for maintaining stability in more complex positions like susu and tendu.
As we move to the center, the focus shifts to weight distribution and rhythmic precision. You will work through combinations involving piqué arabesque, attitude fondu, and pirouette preparations. A key technical focus is driving the hips forward over the standing leg—specifically over the box of the shoe—to ensure your weight is perfectly centered. This adjustment is crucial for consistent turns and secure balances in positions like passé or retiré.
Beyond pure mechanics, we also explore the fluidity of movement, refining the connection between traveling steps like the pas de bourrée. The class concludes with a lyrical reverence set to the hauntingly beautiful music of Swan Lake. Here, we integrate technical precision with expressive port de bras, aiming for a floating quality that defines professional-level pointe work. Join us at Broche Ballet to enhance your artistry and master the intricacies of dancing en pointe.
