What You'll Learn
- Refining foot articulation through pas de cheval and fondu exercises.
- Executing precise piqué and tombé transitions with stability.
- Building leg strength for sustained développé and ballonné movements.
- Improving weight distribution and control during bourrée sequences.
About This Video
Take your ballet training to the next level with this comprehensive Pointe Basics Barre class from Broche Ballet. Designed specifically for dancers transitioning from beginner to intermediate levels, this 25-minute session focuses on the fundamental movements required for stable and graceful pointework. By slowing down the tempo, we allow for deep engagement with the muscles needed to support the foot and ankle, ensuring that every movement is executed with maximum precision.
The class begins with a focus on foot articulation through pas de cheval and fondu. These exercises are vital for developing the melting quality required for smooth transitions en pointe. Throughout the lesson, our instructor guides you through essential sequences including tombé, piqué, and roll-down transitions, emphasizing the importance of core strength and proper alignment.
You will work on building sustained strength with développé and fondu combinations, which are key to achieving a professional line and controlled movement. In addition to basic steps, this session introduces technical elements such as double frappé, ballonné, and bourrée. We pay close attention to the mechanics of the piqué sous-sus and the execution of a clean glissade to finish.
By focusing on turnout and the push from the floor, you will gain the confidence needed to move away from the barre with grace. Whether you are looking to refine your technique or build the necessary strength for more advanced combinations, this class provides the structure and professional guidance to help you succeed. Join us at Broche Ballet to cultivate a strong, stable, and beautiful foundation en pointe.
