What You'll Learn
- Articulation techniques for controlled transitions between demi-pointe and full pointe.
- The role of inner thigh engagement in maintaining balance and stability.
- How to execute clean sous-sus and passé movements with proper alignment.
- Stretching and strengthening strategies for the feet, ankles, and calves.
- Methods to maintain alignment and core engagement during nonstop barre work.
About This Video
Strengthen your foundation with Pointework Power, a targeted ballet intensive designed to build resilient feet and ankles. At Broche Ballet, we understand that mastery en pointe requires more than just standing; it demands precise control, deep engagement, and a commitment to proper alignment. This class focuses on the intricate mechanics of the foot, ensuring you use your toes and arches to articulate every movement rather than relying on momentum or gravity.
The session begins at the barre, where you will work through foundational exercises like demi-pointe and plié. These movements are essential for warming up the metatarsals and finding the correct placement within your pointe shoes. You will explore sequences that combine plié and relevé, focusing on the melting quality of a fondu and the sharpness of a sous-sus.
A key highlight of this tutorial is the emphasis on inner thigh engagement. By squeezing the inner thighs together, you create a stable center that allows for better balance, even when performing challenging transitions like a passé or a quick relevé. Throughout the class, the instructor provides guidance on maintaining a lifted kneecap and a strong core.
You will practice shifting weight with control, learning how to prepare the leg by flexing and pointing before executing a movement. This attention to detail prevents sinking into the shoe and instead promotes a lifted, light aesthetic. While the barre is there for support, we encourage you to test your balance, finding moments of stability on your own.
Whether you are looking to improve your endurance or refine your articulation, this pointework power class offers the tools you need to elevate your dance practice.
