What You'll Learn
- Technical mastery of tendu combinations with integrated plié and relevé.
- Effective relevé and balance sequences to build ankle stability and endurance.
- Proper sauté mechanics using hip drive for better control and power.
- Fluid pas de bourrée movements and bourrée sequences for seamless transitions.
- Core engagement techniques to maintain optimal alignment while en pointe.
About This Video
Strengthening the feet and ankles is a lifelong journey for any dancer working en pointe. In this specialized class from Broche Ballet, we dive deep into the foundations of pointe work through a series of intentional barre and center exercises designed for all levels of pointe dancers. Whether you are a beginner just starting your pointe journey or an experienced dancer looking to refine your technical base, this session provides the structural work necessary for long-term stability and grace.
The class begins with a comprehensive twenty-minute warm-up focused entirely on relevés. This repetitive rising action is designed to loosen the legs while simultaneously building the endurance required for more complex combinations later in the class. We then transition into specialized tendu combinations that incorporate plié and relevé, challenging your weight placement and foot articulation with every movement.
Proper alignment and posture are emphasized throughout the entire lesson, ensuring that your core remains engaged as the primary support system for your lower body. As we progress, we explore sauté movements, learning how to effectively push up from the hip to achieve height and control without compromising your placement. The technical focus then shifts to the pas de bourrée and bourrée sequences, where quick, sharp footwork meets fluid transitions across the floor.
Our instructor provides constant feedback on turnout and hip stability, which are crucial components for preventing injury and improving your aesthetic lines. The session concludes with a focused five-minute warm-down in the center, allowing you to test your balances and relax the muscles after a rigorous barre session. By focusing on these fundamental mechanics, you will develop the muscle memory and confidence needed to dance beautifully en pointe.
Join our supportive community at Broche Ballet and take your technique to the next level through consistent, mindful practice that builds real functional strength. This practice is essential for any dancer committed to the art of ballet.
