What You'll Learn
- Improve pirouette technique through precise alignment and core engagement.
- Execute stable piqué arabesque movements with correct foot-to-calf placement.
- Develop leg strength and extension to maintain balance en pointe.
- Master the transition from barre exercises to center floor combinations.
- Learn to use controlled force to stabilize turns and transitions.
About This Video
Elevate your ballet practice with this comprehensive 40-minute Broche Ballet class dedicated to mastering pointe basics. This session is meticulously designed for dancers moving from the beginner to the intermediate level, focusing on building the strength and confidence necessary to transition from the barre to the center floor. We begin with foundational barre work, where the emphasis is placed on proper alignment and the consistent engagement of turnout.
You will learn how to use the floor with aggressive force, ensuring that every relevé and tendu builds the stability required for more advanced movements. The instructor provides detailed feedback on foot placement and leg stretching, reinforcing the idea that a super-stretched leg is the key to maintaining balance while en pointe. As we move into the center, the class focuses on fluid transitions and technical execution.
We cover essential steps such as glissade, soutenu, and balancé, teaching you how to maintain your center of gravity through core engagement. One of the highlights of this class is the deep dive into pirouette technique. You will learn the importance of positioning your foot directly underneath your center to ensure a stable turn from fourth position.
The lesson also focuses on the piqué arabesque. The instructor explains how feeling the pointe shoe touch the calf as you descend can guide your movement back to the floor with grace and control. We discuss the alignment of the inner thigh and the top of the leg to maintain a beautiful line throughout the extension.
By focusing on these technical nuances, such as bending the knee and stretching the leg simultaneously for stability, you will develop a more professional and controlled movement quality. Whether you are working on your passé or refining your fourth position for a pirouette, this class offers the technical corrections needed to excel. Join Broche Ballet and transform your pointe work through disciplined practice and expert guidance.
