What You'll Learn
- How to execute a proper sous-sus with correct hip alignment and heel turnout.
- Techniques for transitioning from a tombé into fluid, controlled bourrées.
- Developing strength and turnout during petit développé and adagio sequences.
- Building the stability needed to perform basic pointe movements without the barre.
- Proper foot articulation for controlled descents from relevé to ensure safety and grace.
About This Video
Welcome to Broche Ballet’s comprehensive guide to mastering pointe basics. This 30-minute practice class is designed specifically for dancers transitioning from beginner to intermediate levels, focusing on building the necessary strength and technical precision required to dance confidently en pointe. The class begins with a rigorous barre sequence, where we emphasize the importance of correct turnout and alignment. Maintaining turnout from the hips down through the ankles is vital for stability. You will work through essential movements such as sous-sus, ensuring your heels are turned out and your hips remain square. We also delve into the nuances of petit développé and cou-de-pied, focusing on control and foot articulation throughout every relevé.
A key component of this session is the transition from the barre to the center—often a daunting step for developing dancers. We break down the tombé movement, teaching you how to roll through the feet and transition smoothly into bourrées. You will learn how to execute a bourrée with consistent turnout and fluidity, gaining the independence needed to move away from the support of the barre. Throughout the adagio portion of the class, we explore positions like effacé, challenging your balance and core engagement. Our instructor provides detailed corrections on coming down from pointe slowly and gently, which is crucial for building the muscular control required for professional-level execution.
By focusing on these foundational elements, you will gain the confidence to venture off the barre and into the center. Whether you are refining your technique or preparing for more complex combinations, this class provides the technical building blocks for a beautiful, strong pointe practice. Join the Broche Ballet community and elevate your ballet training from the comfort of home.
