What You'll Learn
- Correct technique for piqué, tombé, and pas de bourrée to ensure fluid transitions.
- Specific stretches for the calves and arches to improve flexibility and foot health.
- How to maintain proper alignment and posture to prevent injury en pointe.
- Strategies for building ankle stability through sus-sous and passé exercises.
- Tips for relaxing the feet inside pointe shoes to maximize range of motion.
About This Video
Returning to the studio after a hiatus is an exciting milestone for any dancer, but returning to pointe work requires a careful, methodical approach to ensure safety and longevity. This 28-minute "Pointe Basics" class at Broche Ballet is specifically designed to help you regain your confidence and strength en pointe. Whether you are transitioning from a beginner to an intermediate level or are a seasoned dancer coming back from a break, this session focuses on the foundational elements that make pointe work feel effortless and secure.
The class begins at the barre, where we focus on warming up the intrinsic muscles of the feet. You will move through essential exercises designed to increase the flexibility of your arches and the strength of your ankles. The instructor provides detailed guidance on proper alignment, ensuring that your weight is correctly distributed within your pointe shoes to avoid injury.
Throughout the lesson, we cover vital movements such as piqué, tombé, and pas de bourrée, emphasizing the smooth transition between steps that is so critical for fluid dance execution. In addition to technical execution, this video delves into the importance of stretching the calves and arches. By incorporating both turned-in and turned-out positions, you will achieve a greater range of motion and release tension in the toes.
We also practice transitions through coupé and passé, working toward a stable sus-sous and finding your équilibre. The instructor emphasizes breathing and mindfulness, helping you to relax into the shoes while maintaining the necessary muscular engagement to stay lifted. By the end of this Broche Ballet practice, you will have a better understanding of your current physical state and a clear path forward for your pointe journey.
Consistency is key when rebuilding technique, and this structured barre provides the perfect blueprint for a safe and effective return to the center.
