What You'll Learn
- Master fundamental movements like plié, sous-sus, and échappé en pointe.
- Improve transitions between barre and center with pas de bourrée and soutenu.
- Build the necessary ankle strength and core stability to move from beginner to intermediate levels.
- Develop proper posture and alignment to maximize leg length and aesthetic.
- Learn the technical nuances of a traditional ballet bow to finish your practice with grace.
About This Video
Refining your pointe technique requires a blend of strength, precision, and consistency. In this Broche Ballet practice session, we focus on the foundational elements that allow a dancer to transition from beginner exercises to intermediate center work. The class is structured to build confidence through repetitive, high-quality movements that emphasize the 'long and strong' aesthetic essential for classical ballet.
We begin at the barre, where the support allows for a deep focus on alignment. You will work through essential movements such as plié and sous-sus, ensuring that your weight is correctly placed over your pointe shoes. The instructor guides you through échappé sequences, teaching you how to escape to second position with control and return to a tight sous-sus without losing your verticality.
These exercises are not just about the feet; they are about engaging the entire leg and core to maintain a lifted posture. As we transition into center work, the focus shifts to balance and fluid transitions. You will practice the pas de bourrée, focusing on the precision of the footwork.
We also incorporate soutenu turns and piqué movements to help you find your center of gravity without the aid of the barre. Throughout the class, the instructor encourages you to stay tall, preventing the common mistake of collapsing into the shoes. One of the highlights of this session is the attention to detail in movements like the passé over and various piqué entries.
By mastering these basics, you create a stable platform for more advanced turns and jumps later in your training. We conclude the session with a traditional ballet bow, or révérence, practicing the coordination of the heels and the depth of the plié. Whether you are working in a home studio or a professional space, this class offers the technical breakdown needed to elevate your pointe work and build the confidence necessary for intermediate combinations.
