What You'll Learn
- How to find and maintain a stable relevé position with correct ankle alignment
- Techniques for prying the heel up and over to articulate through the demi-pointe
- Building standing stamina through repetitive relevé passé movements
- The importance of weight distribution over the second toe to ensure safety
- Correct transition mechanics between plié and relevé to maximize power
About This Video
Welcome to this specialized pre-pointe practice session with Broche Ballet, designed specifically to help you build the foundational strength and alignment necessary for successful pointe work. In this 15-minute class, we dive deep into the mechanics of the foot and ankle, focusing on building standing stamina and improving the precision of your relevé. Even if you are not yet ready for pointe shoes, these exercises are vital for any dancer looking to improve their stability and power.
One of the most critical components of dancing en pointe is the ability to maintain a strong, stable relevé. Our instructor guides you through a series of exercises starting with a thorough warm-up of the demi-pointe and plié to ensure your joints are supple and ready. We explore the sensation of prying the heel up and over, a technique that ensures you are not just jumping onto your toes but truly articulating through the foot. This movement is essential for developing the intrinsic foot muscles needed for the demands of classical ballet.
A key focus of this class is ankle alignment. You will learn how to find your personal relevé position by feeling the pressure under your second toe, preventing the common mistake of rolling out or sickling. We also tackle the challenge of standing stamina. By performing repeated relevé passé movements and cou-de-pied transitions, you will build the endurance required for longer sequences in center work. The class covers the nuances of the passé, distinguishing between pushing up through the supporting leg and sweeping the working foot across into position. Join us at Broche Ballet to refine your technique, improve your balance, and take the next step in your ballet journey with confidence and grace.
