What You'll Learn
- Refine piqué technique with a focus on speed and ankle control.
- Execute fluid waltz combinations with correct weight placement en pointe.
- Improve foot articulation and strength for fast center footwork.
- Develop better balance and core engagement during one-hand barre exercises.
- Enhance musicality through intricate, fast-paced choreography.
About This Video
Welcome to a comprehensive pointe session designed to challenge your speed, precision, and stability. This class at Broche Ballet is divided into two focused segments: 20 minutes of one-hand barre work followed by 20 minutes of dynamic center combinations. Under the guidance of our expert instructors, you will delve deep into the mechanics of fast footwork, ensuring that every movement is as controlled as it is quick.
The first half of the class utilizes the barre to refine your alignment and build the necessary strength for intricate footwork. We focus heavily on the piqué technique, emphasizing the importance of firing up the ankles and feet. You will work on tucking the demi-pointe under and shaping the foot correctly to maintain maximum control during rapid transitions.
By working with one hand on the barre, you challenge your core stability while still having a point of reference for balance, preparing you perfectly for the center. Moving into the center, the class transitions into more complex choreography, including waltz combinations and sequences involving tombé, pas de bourrée, and chassé. The focus shifts to musicality and movement quality.
You will learn how to manipulate your pointe shoes effectively, moving them quickly and precisely through tendu and plié positions. Speed is a primary theme here; we explore how to execute intricate steps without sacrificing the elegant line of the leg or the placement of the port de bras. Whether you are looking to build muscle memory for faster allegro sections or simply want to improve your confidence en pointe away from the barre, this class provides the technical foundation you need.
Join the Broche Ballet community and take your pointe technique to the next level with this targeted, high-energy session designed for the dedicated adult dancer.
