What You'll Learn
- Techniques for "shaving the floor" to improve pointe shoe articulation and foot line.
- Proper sous-sus alignment to prevent sickling and improve stability en pointe.
- Mechanics for smoother soutenu and piqué turns through better head and hip placement.
- How to develop a legato movement quality during complex center combinations.
- Musicality tips for refining the texture of bourrée and pas de bourrée sequences.
About This Video
Elevate your pointe technique and artistic expression with this comprehensive 25-minute class from Broche Ballet. This session is specifically designed for intermediate dancers who are ready to move beyond basic positions and focus on the nuanced intersections of strength, alignment, and musicality. The lesson begins with a focused barre sequence where the primary objective is meticulous foot articulation.
You will learn the concept of "shaving the pointe shoe" against the floor during tendu and dégagé exercises. By driving the heel forward and resisting the floor, you create the strength and flexibility required for a stunning line en pointe. Technical precision continues as we address the sous-sus.
The instructor provides critical corrections on maintaining ankle contact to prevent sickling, a common challenge for many dancers. Ensuring your ankles are together while your toes remain separate within the box creates the necessary stability for more advanced movements. We then move into traveling soutenu walks, where you will practice shifting your weight with grace and control, a foundational skill for any professional-level performance.
" Here, you will integrate piqué turns and soutenu turns into a fluid combination. The instructor breaks down the mechanics of turning, explaining how your head placement acts as a steering mechanism for your feet and why the hip must actively lead the way during a piqué transition. To round out the session, we explore the artistic side of footwork.
By using musical metaphors like "vibrato" for bourrée sequences, you will learn to vary the texture and speed of your movements, transforming technical steps into a poetic performance. Whether you are looking to improve your balance or refine your pas de bourrée, this class offers the tools to help you dance with greater confidence and fluidity.
