What You'll Learn
- Techniques for maintaining a high heel in a tendu curtsy to showcase the foot's best shape.
- How to execute piqué and dégagé exercises with precision, alignment, and control.
- Strategies for developing balance awareness to decide between a sous-sus finish or rolling down.
- The mechanics of rotation and lifting through the heel to maintain foot shape during descent.
- Correct execution of pas de bourrée and bourrée movements to improve center transitions.
About This Video
Welcome to this specialized Broche Ballet class designed to refine your foundational pointe technique. "Pointe Basics & Short Center for Trusting your Feet in Piqué" is a comprehensive 30-minute session that bridges the gap between basic standing exercises and dynamic movement. Whether you are a beginner looking to solidify your skills or an intermediate dancer aiming to polish your transitions, this class provides the technical breakdown necessary for confidence en pointe.
We begin at the barre with essential exercises including tendu, dégagé, and piqué. " Many dancers struggle with maintaining the aesthetic line of the foot as they lower their center of gravity. Our instructor guides you through the mechanics of lifting and rotating the heel, ensuring that the foot maintains its best shape even during challenging transitions.
You will learn how to pull up out of your pointe shoes to avoid letting the heel drop below the box, a common pitfall that can affect both safety and line. Moving into the center, the class emphasizes the concept of trusting your feet. We explore various piqué exercises, encouraging you to experiment with different heel heights before committing your weight to the box.
This experimentation is crucial for developing the proprioception needed for more advanced center work. We also delve into the nuances of finishing a movement, discussing the difference between closing in a clean sous-sus and rolling through the feet. By developing a keen sense of balance, you will learn to instinctively decide which finish is most appropriate for your alignment at any given moment.
Throughout the class, we touch upon additional movements such as pas de bourrée, adagio, and tombé. Each exercise is an opportunity to practice rotation and alignment. By the end of this session, you will have a better understanding of how to maintain control during piqué entries and how to showcase the beautiful arch of your foot throughout your repertoire.
Join us at Broche Ballet as we help you build the strength and confidence to move fluidly from beginner to intermediate pointe work.
