What You'll Learn
- Executing clean échappé transitions from 4th to 5th position
- Mastering the soutenu turn by leading with the arms for better control
- Improving stability in attitude positions by lifting through the foot
- Building the necessary foot strength and alignment for center work
About This Video
Take your pointe work to the next level with this comprehensive 26-minute barre class from Broche Ballet. Designed specifically for adult dancers moving from beginner to intermediate levels, this session focuses on the foundational "Pointe Basics" necessary to build the strength, confidence, and technical precision required for center work. The class begins with essential barre exercises, including pliés and relevés, to warm up the feet and establish proper alignment within the pointe shoe.
You will delve into the nuances of échappé movements, practicing transitions from fourth position to fifth position with control. A major focus of this tutorial is the soutenu. Our instructor provides detailed corrections on how to coordinate your upper body, emphasizing that the arms should lead the movement to prevent uncontrolled turns.
By feeling your hands move before your feet, you will maintain better balance and execute smooth rotations around the barre. We also explore the attitude position en pointe. Learn how to lift the foot to meet the height of the shoe, ensuring a clean line even when the angle of the leg remains the same.
The class emphasizes the importance of stretching the standing foot at the peak of a movement to "catch" yourself, a vital skill for maintaining stability. Whether you are working on your dégagés or refining your soutenus, this class offers the professional feedback needed to improve your posture and overall performance. Join Broche Ballet as we break down these complex movements into manageable steps.
By the end of this session, you will have a better understanding of how to use the barre as a tool for developing the foot strength and coordination required for advanced pointework.
