What You'll Learn
- Proper posture and alignment for stable relevé and hops en pointe
- How to execute smooth transitions between piqué and plié for better flow
- Strengthening techniques for fast passé movements and single-leg relevés
- The importance of releasing the knees during hops to ensure safety and grace
About This Video
Welcome to this specialized Broche Ballet class designed to bridge the gap between beginner and intermediate pointe work. This "Pointe Basics Barre" session focuses on one of the most exciting yet challenging aspects of dancing on your toes: hops en pointe. By breaking down the fundamental mechanics of the foot and ankle, this class provides the strength and confidence you need to take flight.
Our session begins at the barre, where we focus on foundational movements like the plié and relevé. You will learn the importance of driving the hips forward and maintaining a vertical alignment to ensure stability. We emphasize the transition from a piqué to a plié, followed by a stretch and a release of the knees—a sequence crucial for building the dynamic energy required for jumps.
The core of this lesson explores the technique behind hops en pointe. Many dancers struggle with tension in the lower body, but through our guided exercises, you will learn to keep the knees soft and released during the hop. This elasticity prevents injury and creates a lighter, more graceful aesthetic.
We also delve into the fondu movement, where keeping the head back and shoulders relaxed is vital for maintaining balance while jumping. In addition to jumps, we cover fast footwork with passé front and back movements. This helps develop the speed and precision necessary for more advanced center work.
You will also practice single-leg relevé and extensions, ensuring that both legs have the individual strength to support your weight en pointe. Throughout the class, Broche Ballet instructors emphasize the relationship between posture and power. Whether you are working on your su-su or a complex combination involving cou-de-pied and rond de jambe, you will find tips to refine your alignment and control.
Join us for this 29-minute practice and elevate your pointe technique to the next level.
