What You'll Learn
- Mastering the mechanics of the promenade and tombé en pointe
- Developing a strong relevé passé with proper turnout and alignment
- Utilizing the heel to drive movement and maintain balance
- Executing quick transitions like pas de bourrée and sus-sous with precision
- Improving timing and control during dynamic barre exercises
About This Video
Welcome to this specialized Broche Ballet session focusing on the essential building blocks of pointe work. This "Just Barre" class is designed to help you transition from a beginner to an intermediate level by strengthening your feet, ankles, and core through targeted exercises. The lesson begins with a focus on fundamental alignment and the crucial role of the heel.
In pointe work, understanding how to use the heel to drive movement and find the floor is key to maintaining stability and preventing injury. We dive into foundational exercises like pliés and relevés, emphasizing the "melting" quality of the plié to ensure smooth control during every transition. You will practice cou-de-pied and passé positions, ensuring your turnout remains consistent as you rise onto the platform of your shoes.
As we progress, we tackle more complex movements like the promenade and tombé. These require a high level of coordination and timing. The promenade, in particular, challenges your balance as you slowly rotate on one foot, demanding a strong supporting leg and a focused gaze to maintain your center.
We also integrate pas de bourrée and sus-sous, focusing on the quick, light footwork that defines the elegance and speed of classical pointe technique. Throughout the 28-minute class, your instructor provides detailed corrections on posture, alignment, and execution, ensuring you are building the right habits. We even explore dynamic exercises like "clam shells" on pointe to build the lateral strength and hip stability needed for quick turns and sudden changes of direction.
Whether you are practicing at home or in the studio, this class provides the technical feedback and structured practice necessary to refine your artistry and build the confidence needed for center work. By the end of this barre, you will feel more grounded, aligned, and ready to take your pointe practice to the next level. Join Broche Ballet and discover how intentional barre work translates to more fluid and expressive movement en pointe.
