What You'll Learn
- How to activate intrinsic foot muscles to control the pointe shoe box
- Strategic toe wiggling to increase blood flow and shoe flexibility
- Differentiating between ankle extension and toe pointing for better shaping
- Identifying and managing physical discrepancies between your left and right feet
- Techniques to use internal pressure to achieve a custom fit en pointe
About This Video
In the world of ballet, your pointe shoes are an extension of your body, but they can often feel like a rigid obstacle to overcome. At Broche Ballet, we believe that you are in charge of your shoes, not the other way around. This specialized class focuses on the internal mechanics of shaping your pointe shoes to achieve a custom fit and superior control.
The process begins with waking up your feet. Before you even step onto the floor for your first relevé, it is essential to get the blood flowing. By wiggling your toes within the box, you generate heat and movement that helps the materials of the shoe become more pliable.
You will learn how to spread your toes to activate the tiny, intrinsic muscles that are often neglected in standard training. These muscles are the key to stability and articulation when dancing en pointe. A common challenge for dancers is distinguishing between pointing the ankle and pointing the toes.
This class breaks down the alignment of the ankles versus the toes, showing you how to pull your toes back to feel your toenails touch the top of the box while maintaining a fully extended ankle. This subtle adjustment is crucial for shaping the shoe box to your specific foot structure. Furthermore, we address the natural discrepancies between your feet.
Most dancers find that one foot responds differently to the pressure of the pointe shoes than the other. By noticing these differences, you can tailor your approach to each foot, ensuring a more balanced and secure performance. Whether you are breaking in a new pair or refining the fit of your current ones, mastering these internal movements will transform your relationship with your pointe shoes.
Join us at Broche Ballet to refine your technique and find your perfect fit from the inside out.
