What You'll Learn
- Techniques for shaping the foot and lifting the pinky toe to avoid sickling while en pointe
- How to build ankle speed and strength for crisp, rapid relevés
- Strategies for finding stability and alignment in positions like passé and coupé
- Effective inner thigh engagement to achieve a secure and aesthetically pleasing susu
- Applying the 'bevel' technique for better weight distribution on the box of the shoe
About This Video
Welcome to Broche Ballet’s dedicated session on refining your foundational pointe technique. In this 22-minute instructional class, we dive deep into the mechanics of movement en pointe, focusing on three pillars of success: foot shaping, ankle strength, and impeccable balance. We begin at the barre by addressing the foundational 'bevel' technique.
Understanding how to distribute weight across the box of the pointe shoe is essential for safety and longevity. By practicing controlled weight shifts and 'zipping' the inner thighs, you will learn to find a stable platform from the very first exercise. A core component of this session is the emphasis on aesthetic lines.
We explore how to properly shape the foot during a tendu or a susu. You will learn the importance of driving the heel forward and lifting the pinky toe to prevent the common pitfall of sickling. These subtle adjustments are what transform a standard movement into a professional-looking line.
As we progress, the class tackles the challenge of balance and alignment. Through exercises in passé and coupé, we focus on driving the hip directly over the supporting foot while maintaining level shoulders. This vertical alignment is the secret to sustained balances.
We also dedicate time to developing ankle speed. By practicing sharp, rapid foot extensions similar to a fast dégagé, you will build the necessary power for quick, clean relevés. The class concludes with dynamic combinations involving fondu, tombé, and pas de bourrée, allowing you to integrate these technical refinements into fluid movement.
Whether you are transitioning from beginner to intermediate levels or a seasoned dancer looking to clean up your basics, this Broche Ballet class provides the tools to move with confidence and grace. Join us en pointe and elevate your technique today.
