What You'll Learn
- How to maintain a strong and centered ankle position while rolling up en pointe
- Techniques for smooth pas de cheval and bourrée transitions without losing foot shape
- Using the hip to control leg movement for a more professional presentation
- Building essential stability through repetitive développé and fondu exercises at the barre
About This Video
In this comprehensive Broche Ballet training session, we delve into the foundational elements of "Pointe Basics" to help you successfully bridge the gap between beginner and intermediate levels of pointework. Dancing en pointe is a major milestone that requires more than just foot strength; it demands precise articulation, core stability, and a deep understanding of how to work correctly through the structure of your pointe shoes. This class focuses specifically on barre work, providing a stable environment where you can safely refine your alignment and build the necessary muscle memory for more advanced center work.
Our instructor guides you through a series of classic pointework combinations designed to enhance both your physical strength and your artistic confidence. We begin with the fundamental plié and relevé, emphasizing the roll-through movement of the foot. One of the most critical technical aspects covered in this lesson is maintaining a strong and stable ankle position.
You will learn how to keep the ankle fully stretched and centered directly over the box of the shoe, ensuring you are "on top" of your pointes rather than sitting back in the heels or knuckling over the toes. The class progresses into more complex movements such as pas de cheval and bourrée. During these exercises, the focus shifts to maintaining the integrity and shape of the foot throughout the entire range of motion.
It is common for students to lose their line when moving quickly or stepping down from pointe, but this lesson provides specific cues and corrections to help you keep the foot beautifully engaged at all times. We also incorporate développé and fondu exercises to challenge your balance and single-leg strength. By learning to use the hip to drive the movement of the leg rather than relying solely on the ankle, you will achieve a more controlled and professional presentation.
Whether you are an adult late-starter or a returning dancer, this practice session serves as an essential tool for your ongoing ballet journey. Join Broche Ballet to master these basics.
