What You'll Learn
- Master foundational foot alignment and turnout specifically for pointe work.
- Execute smooth transitions including tombé, pas de bourrée, and pique.
- Develop core stability and posture to maintain balance en pointe.
- Refine precision in cou-de-pied and développé movements to build strength.
- Build the confidence to move fluidly through center floor combinations and bourrée turns.
About This Video
Welcome to a dedicated session focused on Ballet Pointe Basics at Broche Ballet. This class is specifically designed for dancers transitioning from beginner to intermediate levels, focusing on the refinement of technique and the cultivation of confidence while dancing en pointe. We begin at the barre, where the instructor guides you through essential warm-ups that emphasize proper foot alignment and turnout.
You will learn to engage your core and find your center, ensuring that every movement is supported by a strong foundation of stability and grace. As we progress, we delve into specific technical exercises including plié, relevé, and sous-sus. The class highlights the importance of feeling the pointe shoe as an extension of your body, encouraging you to feel 'fancy in your shoes' while maintaining precise control.
We explore the mechanics of a smooth tombé from an arabesque position and the intricate footwork required for a clean pas de bourrée. These foundational movements are crucial for building the ankle and foot strength necessary to move away from the barre and into center floor exercises. In the center, the focus shifts to musicality and fluid transitions.
You will practice bourrée turns, focusing on small, quick steps and maintaining a lifted posture. The lesson also covers the proper execution of développé and rond de jambe, emphasizing the stretch and extension of the leg while balancing en pointe. By breaking down the cou-de-pied and pique movements, this class helps you bridge the gap between static positions and dynamic dancing.
The session concludes with a comprehensive quick stretch of the Achilles and calves, ensuring your muscles remain supple after the rigors of pointework. Whether you are just starting your pointe journey or looking to polish your existing skills, this class provides the technical insights and encouragement needed to take your dancing to the next level. Join us at Broche Ballet to gain the strength, alignment, and confidence required to master the art of dancing on your toes.
