What You'll Learn
- Master the mechanics of the soutenu turn and proper leg release
- Refine bourrée technique through active foot articulation and back-foot flicking
- Build stability in passé and transitions into a clean arabesque
- Execute smooth roll downs and coordinated pas de bourrée movements
About This Video
Welcome to this foundational pointe class at Broche Ballet, specifically designed to bridge the gap between beginner and intermediate pointework. In this session, we focus on the essential techniques required to build the strength, stability, and confidence necessary for more advanced center work. The class begins with a series of exercises at the barre to warm up the feet and ankles, placing a heavy emphasis on the coordination between your plié and relevé to ensure every movement is executed with maximum control.
You will explore the intricacies of the passé and learn how to maintain a strong standing leg when transitioning into a balanced arabesque. One of the core components of this tutorial is the soutenu turn. Often considered complex for those new to pointe, we break down the mechanics of the soutenu, focusing on the precise timing of the leg release and how to find your spot efficiently.
By mastering these turns at the barre first, you will develop the muscle memory needed for effortless rotations in the center. Furthermore, this session dives deep into bourrée technique. We discuss the importance of the back foot action to maintain momentum and grace.
You will practice bourrées from various positions—side, back, and in place—to ensure total versatility. We also cover the pas de bourrée, focusing on the roll down through the pointe shoes to protect your joints and improve your artistic flow. Whether you are working on your piqué sous-sus or refining your chassé, this class provides the detailed corrections and technical feedback typical of the Broche Ballet approach.
Join us at the barre to strengthen your foundation and elevate your ballet technique today.
