What You'll Learn
- How to prioritize wing shape for a beautiful and stable line on pointe
- Techniques for maintaining balance when transitioning to center-floor work
- Fundamental center combinations including pivots and sus-sous
- The art of the curtsy and finishing a combination with professional grace
- Strategies for building confidence without the constant support of the barre
About This Video
Welcome to Broche Ballet’s Pointe Basics, a comprehensive class designed to bridge the gap between structured barre work and the artistic freedom of the center. If you are a dancer looking to build strength, stability, and confidence in your pointe shoes, this session provides the perfect blend of technical precision and creative exploration. We begin at the barre, where the instructor guides you through foundational exercises specifically tailored for pointe work.
You will work through movements such as plié, tendu, and pas de cheval, focusing on the refined mechanics required for these specialized shoes. A key highlight of this lesson is the detailed discussion on foot aesthetics. In pointe work, prioritizing the 'wing' shape—the slight outward curve of the foot—is often more visually effective and stable than a perfectly straight line when viewed from the front.
We explore how this specific alignment enhances your classical line and improves your overall stability. As we transition from the barre to the center, the class shifts into 'playtime' mode. This segment is designed to help you shed the fear of letting go of support.
You will practice sus-sous, pivots, and rond de jambe combinations, learning how to utilize the physical structure of the pointe shoe box to your advantage. The instructor emphasizes fluid, smooth movement, helping you feel beautiful and poised even as you challenge your balance. The class concludes with a focus on artistry and etiquette, specifically how to properly curtsy on pointe to finish a performance or class with grace.
By the end of this Broche Ballet session, you will have a deeper understanding of foot alignment, center-floor control, and the patience required to master this difficult art form. Whether you are a beginner or moving toward an intermediate level, this practice will help you feel more at home in your shoes.
