What You'll Learn
- Correct alignment in sous-sus by pushing the back heel forward for a tight foot shape.
- Techniques for fluid pas de bourrée and bourrées to improve turnout and balance.
- Execution of fast-paced combinations including échappé, passé, and piqué.
- How to 'peel' through the pointe shoe to enhance foot articulation and strength.
- Stamina-building drills to help transition from beginner to intermediate levels.
About This Video
Welcome to Broche Ballet's specialized session on Pointe Basics, designed to help dancers bridge the gap between beginner and intermediate pointe work. This class focuses on building the necessary stamina and strength required for complex movement while emphasizing the fine details of foot articulation. Throughout the session, the instructor guides you through essential exercises at the barre, ensuring your alignment remains precise and your technique secure.
We place a significant emphasis on the sous-sus, teaching you how to actively push the back heel forward to meet the front foot, creating a tight and aesthetically pleasing shape. You will also engage in dynamic combinations featuring the échappé and passé, which are vital for developing control en pointe. The class transitions into piqué work, where you will learn the importance of a small, precise step and a strong push-off before the foot meets the floor.
A highlight of this lesson is the focus on bourrées and pas de bourrée. These movements are essential for improving turnout and balance. You will practice 'peeling' through the pointe shoe and maintaining a flexed back foot during transitions to ensure your alignment is never compromised.
By the end of this class, you will have a better understanding of how to use your shoes as an extension of your leg, allowing for smoother transitions and greater confidence in your dancing. Join the Broche Ballet community as we refine these foundations together, helping you move with more grace and power.
