What You'll Learn
- Sophisticated techniques for foot articulation to improve foot shape and control en pointe.
- A full barre sequence featuring piqué, glissade, and sous-sous transitions.
- New mental cues and physical techniques for mastering stable single-leg relevés.
- How to maintain proper turnout and heel placement during grand battement and pas de cheval.
About This Video
Elevate your pointe work with this comprehensive 30-minute session at Broche Ballet. Led by Julie, this class is meticulously designed to bridge the gap between basic foot strength and the artistic nuance of professional-level articulation. The first 10 minutes of the session are dedicated exclusively to foot articulation.
You will explore how to truly change the foot shape within the shoe, focusing on peeling through the floor and finding the delicate balance between strength and flexibility. This segment is crucial for dancers looking to move past rigid movements and achieve a more fluid, expressive quality en pointe. Following the articulation warm-up, the class transitions to a 20-minute intensive barre sequence.
This portion of the lesson covers a variety of essential ballet techniques including plié, tendu, and piqué. Julie provides innovative ways to think about single-leg relevé, encouraging dancers to find lift through the hips while maintaining fast, responsive knees and ankles. You will practice complex transitions such as piqué sous-sous and glissade, focusing on the connection between the feet and the floor.
Special attention is given to movements like pas de cheval and grand battement. By focusing on heel placement and turnout both en dehors and en dedans, you will build the stability necessary for advanced center work. Throughout the practice, Julie emphasizes the importance of feeling glamorous in your pointe shoes.
This mindset shift helps dancers approach difficult exercises with confidence and poise. Whether you are working on your sous-sous or mastering the timing of a piqué turn, this class offers the technical feedback needed to progress. By the end of the class, you will have a deeper understanding of how to use your ankles and knees to generate power without sacrificing grace.
Join our Broche Ballet community and transform your pointe practice with exercises that challenge your balance, refine your alignment, and strengthen your technical foundation.
