What You'll Learn
- Proper technique for executing a controlled échappé with speed
- How to use 'jump landing' mechanics to improve descent from relevé
- Strategies for developing quick feet and better agility en pointe
- The 'down to go up' principle for efficient energy usage and height
About This Video
Welcome to this focused session at Broche Ballet designed to refine your foundation en pointe. This class centers on the essential Pointe Basics Barre routine, bridging the gap between beginner and intermediate levels. We dive deep into fundamental movements such as tendu, relevé, and plié, with a special emphasis on the échappé.
Often, the challenge with pointe work isn't just getting up, but how we come back down. Our instructor emphasizes the concept of touchdown—simulating a jump landing to ensure stability and quickness. You will learn how to use gravity to your advantage, pulling down into a controlled plié to immediately propel yourself back up into the next relevé.
Precision and speed are the hallmarks of intermediate pointe work. By focusing on quick feet and the mental concentration required for rapid transitions, you will build the confidence needed for center work. This practice routine pushes you to increase your tempo while maintaining the integrity of your technique.
Whether you are working on the timing of your échappé or the strength of your ankles during repetitive relevé exercises, this class provides the feedback and structured drills necessary for growth. Master the nuances of leg effort and foot articulation. By treating every descent as a preparation for the next ascent, you develop a dynamic quality in your dancing.
Join Broche Ballet as we explore the mechanics of down to go up, ensuring every movement is executed with intentional effort and grace. We will practice various combinations that challenge your mental focus, encouraging you to stay present and precise throughout the entire barre. Master these basics to unlock greater freedom in your ballet journey.
Consistent practice of these fundamental exercises will lead to the strength and stability required for more advanced combinations en pointe.
