What You'll Learn
- Correct knee and foot placement for a stable and elegant passé en pointe.
- The mechanics of the sous-sus-changement, including how to efficiently change feet during a spin.
- Dynamic weight placement and chest alignment for better control during soutenu turns.
- How to use demi-plié effectively to maintain form and power during complex transitions.
- Coordination of port de bras with center footwork to improve overall balance.
About This Video
Build a solid foundation for your pointe work with this comprehensive 42-minute practice session from Broche Ballet. Designed to help dancers transition from beginner to intermediate levels, this class focuses on developing the 'long and strong' lines essential for classical ballet. We begin at the barre, focusing on the fundamental mechanics of the plié and relevé. These exercises are crucial for building the intrinsic foot strength and ankle stability required to move safely and gracefully en pointe. Throughout the barre segment, our instructor provides detailed corrections to ensure your alignment is precise, helping you find your center of gravity before moving to the floor.
In the center portion of the class, we dive deeper into footwork and coordination. You will practice the passé movement, focusing on the importance of keeping the foot in front of the shin for better balance and aesthetics. The lesson also covers the nuances of the soutenu and sous-sus-changement, teaching you how to stay forward with the chest while the knee moves behind during quick turns. We emphasize the importance of picking up the front foot to initiate turns, rather than relying on the back foot, which is a common mistake for beginner pointe students.
The session concludes with a challenging 'four-way' exercise that combines sous-sus, passé, and controlled closures. By integrating port de bras with these movements, you will learn how to maintain upper-body elegance while managing the physical demands of pointe work. Whether you are looking to refine your technique or build the stamina needed for longer combinations, this class provides the professional guidance and structured routine necessary to excel in your ballet journey.
