What You'll Learn
- Achieve a beautiful roll-through from pointe to plié for improved control and longevity.
- Build ankle strength and stability in a tight fifth position using precise sous-sous drills.
- Master the mechanics of piqué transitions with correct weight shift and torso placement.
- Improve foot speed and precision through petit battement and tombé pas de bourrée sequences.
- Learn therapeutic stretches to recover from pointe work and maintain tendon health.
About This Video
Elevate your pointe work with this focused 13-minute practice session from Broche Ballet. Designed for dancers who want to refine their foot articulation and stability, this class targets the essential mechanics of dancing en pointe. We begin at the barre with a series of deliberate warm-ups, including demi-pointe presses and arch work to wake up the feet and prepare for the top of the box.
Proper preparation is key to preventing injury and ensuring you are utilizing the full potential of your shoes. A central theme of this session is the transition between positions, specifically focusing on the tight fifth. By mastering the roll-through, you will learn how to descend from relevé with elegance and control, avoiding the common mistake of dropping into the floor or letting the heels slam.
This controlled descent is vital for maintaining a lifted torso and a strong chest throughout your transitions. We integrate exercises like pas de cheval combined with a deep fondu to build the necessary power for explosive upward movements into a secure sous-sous. The practice also provides an in-depth look at piqué technique.
Whether you are performing piqué sous-sous stationary at the barre or moving through space, the emphasis remains on precise weight placement and finding your center immediately. You will practice tombé pas de bourrée sequences and petit battements to sharpen your foot speed and coordination. These quick-fire movements are essential for developing the agility and precision required for complex center work.
To wrap up the session, we challenge your stability with balance holds in demanding positions like attitude and à la seconde. Strengthening the ankles is a continuous process for any dancer en pointe; therefore, we conclude with therapeutic wing stretches and recovery exercises. These movements help lengthen the outside tendons and counteract the pressure of the shoes.
This Broche Ballet practice provides the technical drills and recovery techniques needed to feel secure, powerful, and graceful en pointe.
