What You'll Learn
- Mastering core engagement and upper body tension for superior balance en pointe.
- Correct execution of passé turns, sous-sus, and soutenu transitions.
- Refining hand placement and arm positioning at the barre to support stability.
- Techniques for maintaining control during promenades and pirouette preparations.
About This Video
Elevate your ballet practice with our specialized Pointe Basics Barre class at Broche Ballet. This session is meticulously designed to help dancers transition smoothly from beginner to intermediate pointe work by focusing on the essential building blocks of stability and control. Whether you are just starting your journey en pointe or looking to refine your foundational technique, this 27-minute class provides the professional guidance necessary to build confidence and physical strength.
The lesson begins at the barre, where we emphasize the critical importance of body alignment and core engagement. You will be guided through a series of exercises designed to activate the glutes and maintain necessary tension in the upper body, which is vital for staying lifted while en pointe. We dive deep into technical movements such as passé turns, where the focus remains on keeping the supporting heel grounded to build the specific muscle memory required for successful rotations later on.
Our instructor demonstrates how to execute sous-sus and soutenu movements with precision, ensuring that every rise is controlled and every landing is secure. As the class progresses, we explore more complex elements like the promenade and the mechanics of a pirouette. You will learn the significance of proper hand placement on the barre and how to use arm positioning to maintain balance.
The latter half of the session introduces center-style exercises performed near the barre, including combinations of plié, sous-sus, and passé over. These exercises are specifically tailored to help you maintain proper posture and a strong center even when the movements become more demanding. By focusing on the pressure and tension throughout the body, you will develop the refined technique needed for advanced ballet artistry.
Join Broche Ballet to strengthen your ankles, engage your core, and master the graceful strength of pointe work.
