What You'll Learn
- Refined techniques for increasing speed and precision in échappé and pas de bourrée.
- Critical core and glute engagement strategies to improve stability and balance en pointe.
- Proper footwork and alignment for tendu, cou-de-pied, and passé transitions.
- How to use friction and hip alignment to maintain even posture during center work.
About This Video
Welcome to this comprehensive pointe basics class at Broche Ballet, specifically designed to help dancers bridge the gap from beginner to intermediate pointe work. This session focuses on the critical elements of speed, control, and foundational strength required to feel confident en pointe. Whether you are practicing at home or in a studio, this 41-minute class provides the technical breakdown necessary for professional-level execution.
We begin the lesson at the barre, where we focus on foot articulation and ankle stability. Through a series of exercises including tendu, fondu, and cou-de-pied, you will learn to properly engage your core and glutes. The instructor emphasizes the importance of driving the hips forward before lifting the toes, a crucial adjustment for maintaining balance and preventing the common mistake of 'sitting' into the shoes. You will also work on the precision of your sous-sus, ensuring you stay up until the third beat to maintain maximum control.
As we transition to center work, the focus shifts to dynamic movement and speed. You will practice essential combinations involving the échappé, pas de bourrée, and piqué. The class explores how to maintain momentum throughout dance sequences, using friction on one side of the body to prevent drifting or twisting. Special attention is given to the transition from plié to the tips of the toes, helping you develop the 'snap' required for faster tempos. By the end of this session, you will have a better understanding of how to use your hip flexors and hamstrings to support complex movements like passé transitions and fouetté turn preparations. Perfect your technique and build the confidence needed to tackle more advanced ballet combinations with Broche Ballet.
