What You'll Learn
- Master the transition from demi-plié to pressing correctly over the box
- Build ankle stability through repetitive frappé and relevé passé exercises
- Improve weight distribution and balance using one-hand or two-hand barre techniques
- Incorporate specific recovery stretches like wing stretches for foot health
About This Video
Elevate your ballet practice with this focused session dedicated to the core elements of pointe work. At Broche Ballet, we understand that dancing en pointe is a significant milestone that requires both physical strength and technical precision. This class is meticulously designed to bridge the gap between basic movements and professional-level stability, focusing on the 'Fabulous 15' minutes of nonstop work to build endurance.
The session begins with essential fundamentals, focusing on the transition from a flat foot to demi-plié and finally onto the box. You will work through a series of pliés and stretches that target the intrinsic muscles of the feet and ankles. A key focus of this class is the mechanics of pressing over the box—using the heel of the back foot to ensure you are fully centered and supported.
Whether you prefer facing the barre for maximum stability or using one hand to challenge your balance, the exercises are adaptable to your current level. We dive deep into technical combinations including relevé passé and frappés. Practicing frappés while en pointe is an exceptional way to build the stability required for more complex center work.
You will learn to maintain a long, strong line without flexing in the shoe, ensuring every movement is clean and controlled. The class also incorporates dégagé sequences and coupé changes to improve your weight transfer and agility. To conclude the session, we transition into restorative stretches.
Cooling down is just as important as the workout itself; we guide you through side and wing stretches to release tension and maintain flexibility in the ankles and calves. This comprehensive approach ensures that you are not just building strength, but also longevity in your dance career. Join us at Broche Ballet to refine your technique and gain the confidence to dance beautifully en pointe.
