What You'll Learn
- Techniques for articulating the foot through the floor in tendu and relevé.
- How to properly engage your core and alignment while shifting weight.
- Methods for stretching the tops of the feet and ankles safely.
- The relationship between pushing into the floor and achieving a higher relevé.
About This Video
Welcome to this specialized 13-minute pre-pointe training session at Broche Ballet. This class is designed to help you develop the strength, flexibility, and articulation necessary for high-level footwork and eventual pointe work. Whether you are an aspiring pointe student or an adult dancer looking to refine your technique, mastering the way your feet interact with the floor is essential.
In this session, we focus on the concept of peeling the foot off the floor. This movement is not just about pointing your toes; it involves a deep engagement from the metatarsals through the tips of the toes. We begin with foundational movements in first position and parallel, emphasizing how to push into the floor to maintain proper alignment and core engagement.
By learning to shift your weight correctly, you allow the working foot to point naturally without sacrificing the stability of your standing leg. Our instructor guides you through a series of exercises including demi-plié and relevé, focusing on the transition through demi-pointe. You will learn the importance of keeping your heels high and your ankles stable during these rises.
We also delve into the specific mechanics of tendu, ensuring that every movement is deliberate and controlled. One of the highlights of this class is the focus on stretching the tops of the feet. We utilize toe-flipping techniques to increase the range of motion in the ankle and instep, providing options for different levels of intensity.
Throughout the class, we maintain a strong focus on turnout and alignment, ensuring that your footwork supports your overall ballet technique. By the end of this practice, you will have a better understanding of how to use the floor as a tool for resistance. Join us at Broche Ballet to elevate your training and achieve graceful, articulate movements from the ground up.
