What You'll Learn
- The mechanics of executing a clean échappé from barre to center
- Strategies for building stability and power for single-leg relevé work
- Proper hip alignment and shoulder-heel connection for better balance
- Technical refinements for tombé and passé movements en pointe
About This Video
Welcome to Broche Ballet’s comprehensive guide to mastering the fundamentals of pointe work. In this focused 29-minute class, we dive deep into the mechanics of the échappé and the vital importance of single-leg strength. Whether you are a beginner looking to solidify your foundation or an intermediate dancer seeking to refine your technique, this session offers the detailed corrections you need to feel more confident and secure en pointe.
The class begins at the barre, where we focus on the essential connection between your shoulders and your heels. This alignment is critical for generating the power needed for a clean relevé. You will learn how to drive your hips forward over the box of your shoe as you descend, ensuring that your weight remains centered and your ankles are supported.
We break down the tombé movement, emphasizing that the hip must lead to maintain proper placement over the supporting foot. This attention to detail prevents common errors and promotes a graceful, fluid line. Moving into the center, we apply these principles to the échappé.
This "escaping" movement requires precision in heel-toe placement and a strong core. Our instructor provides corrections on hip alignment, helping you understand how to keep your hips positioned between your head and your heels during a roll-down. By mastering this verticality, you will find it much easier to transition from two feet to one in movements like passé and single-leg relevé.
Throughout the practice, we emphasize the shoulder-heel connection. When pushing up through the heels, the shoulders should remain plugged in to create a stable, unified frame. This technique is especially helpful for jumping and more advanced center work.
Join Broche Ballet today to transform your pointe practice with expert guidance and specialized adult ballet instruction.
