What You'll Learn
- Master correct foot and ankle alignment to safely rise over the box in relevé.
- Develop the 'dome' foot shape to maintain strength during plié and tendu.
- Improve turnout and shank alignment during complex movements like piqué and fondu.
- Learn proper thigh engagement for effortless bourrée and transitions.
- Refine technical precision in petit allegro and adage en pointe.
About This Video
Take your pointe work to the next level with this intentional 24-minute slow barre class from Broche Ballet. Designed specifically for dancers transitioning from beginner to intermediate levels, this session prioritizes the foundational mechanics required for safe and beautiful dancing en pointe. Unlike fast-paced classes that can lead to compensation patterns, this slow-tempo practice allows you to feel every nuance of your alignment and engagement.
Throughout the class, we focus on the fundamental 'dome' shape of the foot, ensuring that you are working correctly through the intrinsic muscles rather than gripping. You will work through essential exercises including relevé from first position, where the emphasis is placed on getting fully over the box with control. We also explore the intricate relationship between the plié and the demi-pointe, teaching you how to maintain foot integrity even during the deepest transitions.
Detailed instruction is provided on ankle and shank alignment, helping you ensure that your curves are symmetrical and supportive. The session progresses into more complex movements like tendu, flick, and fondu, where we emphasize turnout and leg tracking. You will also practice elements of petit allegro and adage, including piqué and chassé, to build the stability needed for center work.
We conclude with a focus on bourrée, specifically learning how to lift the thighs together to maintain a light, elegant aesthetic while protecting the lower back. By the end of this class, you will have a deeper understanding of how to move with confidence and technical accuracy in your pointe shoes, laying the groundwork for more advanced variations.
