What You'll Learn
- How to use floor force to create momentum and stability for turns en pointe
- Mastering the soutenu by focusing on vertical force rather than rotation
- Proper alignment and core engagement to avoid relying on the barre for balance
- Precise execution of piqué arabesque and pas de bourrée transitions
- Improving footwork through rond de jambe and grand rond de jambe exercises
About This Video
Welcome to a transformative session at Broche Ballet designed to bridge the gap between beginner and intermediate pointe work. This Pointe Basics barre class is more than just a warm-up; it is a rigorous challenge of your foundational technique. We focus on building the specific strength and confidence necessary to move fluidly from simple exercises to complex center work.
Throughout this 24-minute lesson, we delve into the mechanics of turning and movement principles that are essential for stable pointe work. You will practice specific exercises such as piqué arabesque, pas de bourrée, and soutenu. A key focus of this class is learning how to use the floor to your advantage.
By pushing down into the floor, particularly with the back foot, you create the necessary momentum and stability for clean, controlled turns. We explore the concept of the soutenu, emphasizing vertical force—up and down—rather than a rotational force, which often leads to instability. Proper alignment and core engagement are the pillars of this practice.
The instructor provides constant feedback on maintaining posture, especially when working at the barre. It is tempting to hang on to the barre for support, but this session teaches you to find your own center to prevent your body from becoming misaligned. You will work through essential movements like rond de jambe, movements in seconde, and grand rond de jambe, all while wearing your pointe shoes to build specific foot and ankle articulation.
Whether you are working on your fouetté technique or refining your chassé, this class offers the technical corrections needed to excel. By the end of this barre, you will have a deeper understanding of how to use floor force and core strength to support every movement en pointe.
