What You'll Learn
- Techniques for deep ankle articulation and rolling through the pointe shoe box.
- Exercises to strengthen the feet for single-leg relevés and stable balances.
- Proper alignment for sous-sous and piqué movements to improve center stability.
- How to maintain turnout and a tight fifth position while performing quick footwork.
About This Video
Maintaining your pointe strength and technical precision doesn't always require a full hour at the barre. The "Fabulous 15" is a signature Broche Ballet routine designed specifically for the dancer who needs a high-impact, efficient workout to keep their feet in peak condition. This session focuses intensely on foot and ankle articulation, which is the essential foundation for stable and beautiful en pointe technique.
Throughout this follow-along class, we emphasize the transition between demi-pointe and full pointe, ensuring that every movement is controlled and deliberate. We begin with foundational movements in first position and parallel to wake up the small muscles of the feet and ankles. You will move through a series of ankle rolls and prances to build heat and flexibility before diving into more strenuous exercises.
The workout includes single-leg relevés to build power and stability, alongside pas de bourrée and piqué combinations that challenge your coordination. A key technical focus in this video is the "scooping" of the toes—learning to articulate through the shoe as if you are picking the foot up from underneath the shank. This ensures you are not simply popping onto the box, but truly using your muscles to rise.
We also cover dégagé and passé movements, requiring a tight fifth position and strong turnout in the standing leg. As we move into sous-sous holds and piqué passé transitions, you will find your center and improve your balance. We conclude with a dynamic combination of échappés and passés to test your stamina and precision.
Whether you are warming up for a full class or squeezed for time at home, this nonstop workout provides the necessary conditioning to keep your pointe work fluid and strong.
