What You'll Learn
- Techniques for achieving smooth transitions through precise demi-pointe articulation.
- How to maintain balance and control in bourrées by managing back foot opposition.
- Improving foot strength and aesthetics through properly articulated tendus.
- The 'one landing' principle for more efficient and fluid movement sequences.
- Developing core and back muscle engagement to support stability en pointe.
About This Video
Ready to take your pointe work to the next level? Join Julie at Broche Ballet for a focused 30-minute session designed to refine your technique both at the barre and in the center. This class is meticulously structured to help you achieve greater control, smoother transitions, and superior articulation through every movement.
We begin with 20 minutes of rigorous barre work, focusing on foundational elements such as tendu and plié. These exercises are essential for building the strength and stability required for dancing en pointe. Julie emphasizes the importance of using strong back muscles to support your posture and ensuring that every demi-pointe articulation is crisp and deliberate.
Following the barre section, we transition to 10 minutes of center work. Here, you will apply the strength and alignment cultivated at the barre to more complex movements. You will practice piqué sous-sus and dynamic bourrées, learning the subtle mechanics of the back foot to maintain balance during turns.
The class also covers échappé and passé, challenging your ability to maintain turnout and placement without the support of the barre. Throughout the session, the focus remains on the 'one landing' principle, teaching you to eliminate unnecessary extra bounces between moves for a professional, fluid aesthetic. Whether you are working on your footwork speed or your overall stability, this class provides the technical cues and encouragement needed to advance your ballet practice.
By focusing on the details of articulation and the engagement of your core and back, you will develop the confidence to execute even the most demanding pointe sequences with grace and precision.
