What You'll Learn
- How to engage the pinky toe to maintain lateral stability and balance en pointe.
- Techniques for a secure piqué arabesque with proper calf muscle support.
- Detailed alignment corrections for executing a stable single leg relevé.
- Practice combinations including promenades and ronds de jambe to build muscle memory.
- Strategies for maintaining control and precision during complex footwork transitions.
About This Video
Elevate your pointe technique with this specialized intermediate class from Broche Ballet. This session focuses heavily on the mechanics of the piqué arabesque and the strength required for a consistent single leg relevé. Transitioning from basic work to intermediate combinations requires a deeper understanding of foot mechanics and alignment, which we break down in detail.
One of the unique focuses of this class is the role of the pinky toe. You will learn how to engage the outer edge of the foot to prevent sickling and ensure you are tracking correctly over the box of your pointe shoe. This often-overlooked detail is the key to maintaining balance and control during challenging movements like piqué transitions and promenades.
' Rather than just pulling up, we explore how to engage the calf muscles and maintain a strong connection through the lower leg to stabilize the ankle en pointe. The lesson includes a variety of exercises at the barre, including test piqués, rond de jambe, and precise pas de bourrée combinations. By breaking these movements down into smaller parts, you will develop the muscle memory needed for fluid, effortless dancing.
Whether you are struggling with wobbling during your piqué arabesque or simply want to strengthen your relevé, this class provides the technical corrections and movement analysis necessary to take your pointe work to the next level. Join us at the barre and refine your alignment, precision, and strength.
