What You'll Learn
- Proper alignment and foot placement for transitions en pointe.
- Strengthening exercises including tendu, fondu, and bourrée.
- Mastery of the pas de bourrée with various pickups and closes.
- Techniques for developing fast feet and fluid adagio movements.
- How to execute a proper curtsy and stretch safely in pointe shoes.
About This Video
Welcome to Broche Ballet’s Memorial Day special session, focused on refining your foundational skills en pointe. This 29-minute class is specifically designed for dancers looking to bridge the gap between beginner and intermediate levels. We begin at the barre, where the focus is on precision, strength, and the delicate mechanics of the foot.
In this session, you will explore essential movements such as tendu and dégagé, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a strong heel-to-arch alignment during three-quarter points. As we move into more complex exercises like fondu and bourrée, you will learn how to articulate the feet with clarity and speed. Our instructor provides detailed feedback on maintaining tight feet to ensure stability and control, especially during transitions.
A highlight of this class is the beautiful adagio sequence. Adagio en pointe requires immense core strength and balance; we use the barre as a tool to find proper positioning before testing our center stability. You will also practice the pas de bourrée, learning different ways to use pickups and closes to add texture to your dancing.
The class concludes with a focus on artistry and tradition. We practice the curtsy, a fundamental way to show respect and finish a performance or class with grace. Throughout the lesson, we also address how to safely stretch your feet while wearing your pointe shoes, ensuring your muscles remain supple and ready for movement.
Whether you are working from a home studio or a professional space, this guided practice offers the technical insights needed to advance your ballet journey. By focusing on Pointe Basics, we ensure that your foundation is rock-solid, allowing you to move with more confidence and fluidity in your future intermediate variations. Join Broche Ballet as we honor the discipline of dance and the heroes who inspire our dedication.
