What You'll Learn
- How to stabilize your center using core engagement and 'heavy shoulders' during relevé.
- Techniques for finding longer balances through controlled breathing and head placement.
- Improving foot articulation and speed through punchy Cupid variation exercises.
- Precise mechanics for transitions between positions like coup de pied and sous-sus.
- Maintaining turnout through the heels while shifting weight during barre work.
About This Video
Enhance your ballet practice with this comprehensive 29-minute pointe technique class from Broche Ballet. Designed to bridge the gap between technical mechanics and artistic expression, this session focuses on the essential elements of stability and precision required for confident work en pointe. The class begins at the barre with a targeted warm-up, utilizing parallel foot positions and roll-ups to the box.
You will explore how 'heavy shoulders'—keeping the shoulder blades down and relaxed—can lower your center of gravity and provide a more stable base for relevé and sous-sus. A significant portion of the lesson is dedicated to the core, teaching you how to use an active 'crunch' sensation in the abdominals to maintain balance during passé and other one-legged positions. One of the highlights of this session is the introduction of a sharp, punchy combination set to the famous 'Cupid' variation music.
This section challenges your speed and foot articulation, requiring precise movements through frappé, pas de cheval, and coup de pied. You will learn the importance of hitting exact positions to ensure your transitions are clean and professional. Throughout the video, your instructor provides expert corrections on weight placement and turnout.
You will practice keeping your head aligned over the supporting foot during weight shifts and using your fondu to transition smoothly between exercises like piqué and tendu. By incorporating specific breathing techniques—such as exhaling during a balance—you will learn to release unnecessary tension while engaging the lower abdominals for maximum control. Whether you are working on your first year of pointe or looking to refine your variation technique, this class offers the tools needed to dance with both strength and grace.
Join Broche Ballet and take the next step in your pointe journey by mastering these fundamental skills.
