What You'll Learn
- The proper mechanics of a tombé en pointe, including how to safely break the shoe upon landing.
- The technical distinction between pas de bourrée pickups and bourrée movements.
- Techniques for maintaining alignment and engagement during dégagé à la seconde and sous-sus.
- Effective stretching routines to improve flexibility and aid recovery after pointe work.
About This Video
Elevate your ballet practice with this comprehensive 26-minute beginner pointe class from Broche Ballet. As a key installment of our structured curriculum, Class #16 focuses on the technical nuances required for safe and graceful movement en pointe. This session transitions from the foundational support of the barre to intricate movements that demand exceptional control, turnout, and alignment.
The core of this lesson explores the mechanics of the tombé. Unlike standard ballet slippers, executing a tombé en pointe requires a specific understanding of how to 'break the shoe' to ensure a soft, controlled landing. Our instructor provides detailed corrections to help you find the right balance between strength and fluidity during these transitions.
You will also practice the distinction between pas de bourrée and bourrée en place. Understanding the difference in footwork—specifically the pointed ankles and high relevé required for pas de bourrée—is crucial for advancing your artistry and technical precision. Throughout the class, we revisit foundational exercises like plié and dégagé to reinforce the connection between your core engagement and your pointe shoes.
You will work through a sequence including dégagé à la seconde and sous-sus, focusing on maintaining vertical alignment. These exercises are essential for building the ankle stability necessary for more complex adagio movements later in your training. Safety is our top priority at Broche Ballet.
The instructor emphasizes movement quality over speed, ensuring that every transition is executed with proper form to prevent injury. We conclude the session with targeted stretching and flexibility exercises. This cool-down period is vital for recovery, helping to release tension in the calves and feet after intensive work en pointe.
Whether you are following our 16-week program or looking to refine specific transitions, this class offers the professional guidance needed to dance with confidence and poise.
