What You'll Learn
- How to achieve a rock-solid landing in sous-sus for better stability
- Techniques for engaging the feet and toes to maintain balance on flat and en pointe
- Proper execution of tombé and fondu combinations to improve fluid transitions
- Methods for maintaining core control when moving from the barre to the center
About This Video
Building a solid foundation in pointe work is essential for any aspiring dancer looking to transition from beginner to intermediate levels. In this 28-minute instructional session from Broche Ballet, we dive deep into the mechanics of balance, control, and precision. Whether you are just starting your journey en pointe or looking to refine your stability, this class provides the technical breakdown necessary to feel confident both at the barre and in the center.
The session begins with foundational barre exercises designed to warm up the feet and engage the core. We focus on essential movements such as fondu and rond de jambe, emphasizing the physical effort required to maintain proper alignment. A major theme of this practice is the concept of 'sticking the landing,' particularly during the sous-sus.
Much like an Olympic gymnast, a ballet dancer must find an immediate, unwavering stillness upon finishing a movement. We explore how the effort to balance on flat can often be more demanding than balancing en pointe, requiring the dancer to actively 'grab' the floor with the toes and push through the back foot for maximum stability. As we venture off the barre, the class progresses into beautiful combinations that challenge your spatial awareness and technique.
You will practice sequences involving the tombé and arabesque, learning how to carry the strength built at the barre into fluid, center-floor movements. Throughout the lesson, our instructors emphasize mental preparation and concentration, reminding dancers to breathe and stretch between combinations to maintain focus. By applying the same level of intensity to every exercise, from the first warm-up to the final sous-sus, you will develop the strength and confidence needed to excel in your pointe work journey.
