What You'll Learn
- Techniques for a stable relevé passé with correct knee and ankle alignment.
- Understanding the H-M-V (Heel-Midfoot-Toe) transition for fluid foot articulation.
- Maintaining long, strong toes inside your pointe shoes during center work.
- Comparing the sensation of the back leg in sous-sus with the front leg in passé.
- Integrating warrior poses to build strength and stability for center en pointe.
About This Video
Elevate your dancing with this comprehensive intermediate ballet class focused on the intricacies of pointe work. In this session, we transition from the stability of the barre to the independence of center work, ensuring every movement is executed with precision and grace. Whether you are practicing at home or in the studio, this Broche Ballet guided class is designed to help you master the foundational elements required for advanced artistry.
We begin with a focused barre segment using one hand for support. This encourages the development of core strength and proper weight placement. A primary focus of the lesson is the relevé passé.
The instructor emphasizes the H-M-V (Heel, Midfoot, Toe) movement, a crucial technique for articulating the foot through the shoe. You will learn to feel the foot inside the shoe at the top of the relevé passé, ensuring your toes remain long and strong rather than curling or knuckling. Correct knee and ankle alignment are paramount; we work on pushing up to passé while keeping the knee in line with or behind the foot.
Moving into the center, we focus on repetition to build muscle memory. Exercises like tendu and sous-sus are practiced to refine foot position. You will explore the relationship between the front leg in passé and the back leg in sous-sus, seeking a similar sensation of lift and rotation.
The class also integrates warrior poses to challenge your balance and functional strength, which translates directly to improved stability en pointe. Throughout the practice, we emphasize the importance of stretching and closing the legs cleanly when transitioning between movements. This attention to detail separates intermediate dancers from beginners.
By focusing on the internal sensations—feeling the ankle go up and the knee pull back—you will develop a more intuitive and secure technique. Join us at Broche Ballet to refine your pointe work and reach new heights in your dance journey.
