Standing Pre-pointe Flow: Essential Ballet Footwork and Alignment

Developing the strength and articulation necessary for pointe work is a journey that begins long before you put on your first pair of satin shoes. This standing pre-pointe flow at Broche Ballet is designed to help you build a solid foundation through targeted exercises that focus on the intricacies of footwork and alignment. Whether you are an aspiring pointe student or an adult dancer looking to improve your balance and stability, this class offers the technical depth needed to transform your dancing.

" You will learn how to press through the floor, hitting a clear demi-plié position before fully extending. This articulation is crucial for building the intrinsic muscle strength required for more advanced movements. We also focus heavily on the alignment of the ankles during relevés.

By keeping the heels high and ensuring the weight is distributed correctly across the metatarsals, you avoid the common pitfall of sickling or bowing the ankles, which is essential for injury prevention. Throughout the flow, we integrate movements like cou-de-pied and plié to challenge your control and proprioception. The instructor provides constant cues on body alignment, reminding you to keep your shoulders down and your ears high.

This verticality ensures that your weight is properly placed over your feet, allowing for greater ease of movement and better engagement of the core. At Broche Ballet, we believe that technique is the key to freedom of movement, and these small adjustments in posture and foot placement make a significant difference in your overall performance. By the end of this standing flow, you will have a better understanding of how to maintain a high heel position and how to gently control your descent from a relevé.

These skills enhance every aspect of your practice, from the grace of your adagio to the power of your jumps.