What You'll Learn
- Master the transition from two hands to one hand on the barre to build independence.
- Learn the aggressive effort technique to consistently reach the box in pointe shoes.
- Improve center stability by engaging the back muscles and triceps for support.
- Refine weight placement with the chest over the hips for better piqué transitions.
- Discover stability secrets, such as pinky toe engagement, to find stillness in balance.
About This Video
Take your ballet training to the next level with this specialized 35-minute pointe class from Broche Ballet. Beyond Beginner Pointe is specifically designed for dancers who have mastered the basics and are ready to challenge their stability and independence. The transition from using two hands at the barre to one hand is a pivotal moment in a dancer's journey, serving as the bridge to performing center work with grace and control.
The session begins with a comprehensive warm-up focused on foot and ankle articulation. You will practice the essential roll to the box, emphasizing a controlled descent through the demi-pointe to build strength. As the class progresses, we move into more complex exercises including tendu en croix with relevés and piqué transitions.
A significant portion of the class is dedicated to adagio sequences featuring développé and fondu, which require both flexibility and immense core strength. One of the key technical focuses of this class is the concept of aggressive effort. Unlike dancing in soft shoes, pointe shoes offer physical resistance that requires a more deliberate and powerful rise to reach the box.
Our instructor provides expert guidance on weight placement, ensuring your chest remains forward over the hips to maintain a stable vertical line. To improve your balance, you will learn how to engage your back, armpits, and triceps to push down into the barre for support, rather than pulling or gripping. We also dive into shoe-specific stability tips, such as pressing the pinky toe down to minimize wobbling and find stillness in your balance.
Whether you are practicing your sous-sus or preparing for an arabesque, these small adjustments make a world of difference in your center work. Join us as we venture away from the barre and help you find your center en pointe with confidence and poise.
