What You'll Learn
- Techniques to use the toes effectively for a powerful relevé and smooth descent.
- Proper alignment and synchronization of the toe and knee when landing in tombé.
- Exercises to strengthen the winging muscles by articulating the foot and pressing the heel.
- How to maintain balance and control during passé and transition movements.
- Fundamental foot articulation through demi-pointe and demi-plié drills.
About This Video
In this 13-minute specialized ballet session, Broche Ballet invites you to focus on the essential foundations of foot strength and ankle stability. Whether you are currently preparing for pointe work or looking to refine your technique for center work, this President's Day pre-pointe class offers a deep dive into the mechanics of the lower leg and foot. The class centers on the fundamental movements of relevé and tombé, emphasizing the intricate articulation required to move from flat to demi-pointe with grace and power.
One of the key focuses of this lesson is learning how to use the toes to actively push off the floor. This isn't just about rising; it's about the resistance and power generated through the floor to achieve a secure and balanced relevé. We also explore the importance of landing with precision—ensuring that the direction of the toe and knee are perfectly synchronized during a tombé to prevent injury and improve aesthetic lines.
Throughout the practice, you will work through a series of pliés and demi-pliés, integrating specific toe-strengthening exercises. The instructor guides you through movements like bending the toes and pressing the heel out diagonally and forward. This specific action helps to engage the winging muscles and improves the dancer's ability to maintain a strong, turned-out position.
You will also practice passé transitions, focusing on how the toes slide up and down the leg with control. This session is designed to be practiced at your own pace at the barre, allowing you to explore different options for turning the legs in or out to feel how it affects your balance. By the end of this class, you will have a better understanding of how to use your feet as dynamic tools for elevation and stability.
Join us at the barre to build the strength and confidence necessary for your ballet journey.
