What You'll Learn
- How to generate power from the floor using deep, controlled pliés
- Essential techniques for stable sous-sus and passé positions en pointe
- Proper alignment to maintain balance and avoid sagging in the hips
- Effective transitions between tombé and relevé to build leg and core strength
- Drills for improving ankle stability and weight distribution over the box
About This Video
Transitioning to pointe is a major milestone for any ballet dancer. At Broche Ballet, we understand that building a solid foundation at the barre is the secret to success en pointe. In this instructional video, "Pointe Basics Barre," we dive deep into the fundamental exercises that transform your technique from shaky to steady. This class is specifically designed to help dancers move from the beginner phase into more intermediate work with confidence.
The session focuses on generating power and control from the very first plié. You will learn that true power does not come from the hips; instead, it comes from driving your heels through the floor and engaging the entire back line of your body from your glutes down to your heels. We cover essential movements including plié, sous-sus, and passé, emphasizing the technical precision required for each. By focusing on slow, controlled repetitions, you develop the muscular memory and ankle stability necessary for more advanced combinations.
One of the common pitfalls in early pointe work is losing alignment or "sitting" into the shoes. This class addresses how to keep your body properly positioned relative to the barre—maintaining just enough space for movement without drifting away or leaning. You will work on sharp relevé transitions and finding a secure, turned-out passé position, ensuring your weight is correctly centered over the box of the shoe.
We also explore the mechanics of the tombé, teaching you how to stay low and controlled while extending through the arms and legs. These simple combos are specifically designed to build the endurance and stability needed to eventually move away from the barre and into the center. Whether you are a beginner just starting your pointe journey or an intermediate dancer looking to refine your foundational basics, this video provides the technical corrections and encouraging feedback necessary to elevate your practice. Join us at the barre and discover the strength within your technique.
