What You'll Learn
- Master the transition from isolated movements to complex, long barre combinations en pointe.
- Improve hip stability and square alignment during rond de jambe and relevé.
- Develop quicker footwork and speed without compromising control or technical form.
- Learn to sequence steps like piqué, balancé, and pas de bourrée with fluid transitions.
About This Video
Elevate your pointe technique with Broche Ballet in this comprehensive 26-minute practice session designed specifically to bridge the gap between basic movements and intermediate fluidity. Our "Pointe Basics: Long Barre Combinations" class focuses on the essential building blocks of dancing en pointe, providing the technical strength and structural alignment necessary for more advanced artistry and center work. The session begins at the barre, where the primary focus is the fundamental connection between the feet, the shoes, and the floor.
You will engage in thorough exercises including plié, tendu, and dégagé, ensuring that every movement is executed with precision and intentionality. A key technical focus of this lesson is maintaining proper alignment; the instructor guides you through the nuances of keeping your hips under control and your shoulders level, particularly as you transition from two hands to one hand on the barre. This stability is vital for preventing injury and building the core strength required for center work.
One of the core highlights of this session is the introduction of longer, more complex combinations. You will practice sequences that seamlessly integrate steps like piqué, balancé, pas de bourrée, tombé, coupé, and passé. These long combinations are purposefully designed to test your stamina, cognitive memory, and muscle endurance, helping you move past isolated movements into a more dance-like flow.
We also dive deep into rond de jambe en pointe, emphasizing a smooth relevé and a controlled roll down through the shoe to maintain perfect balance throughout the exercise. Throughout the class, Broche Ballet emphasizes "tight feet" and foot speed. Developing a quicker version of the rond de jambe or a sharper dégagé helps build the fast-twitch muscle fibers and ankle stability required for allegro en pointe.
By the end of the barre session, you will be invited to find a sustained balance, testing your core engagement and finding your vertical center. Whether you are relatively new to your pointe shoes or an experienced dancer looking to refine your technical foundations, this class offers the structured feedback and encouragement needed to progress your ballet journey with confidence.
