What You'll Learn
- Proper alignment and posture for superior movement control en pointe.
- Techniques for a secure relevé passé with correct head and ankle positioning.
- Strategies to land pirouettes with improved balance and stability.
- Controlling movement through space using the concepts of lift and hover.
- Targeted exercises to strengthen ankles and achieve straighter legs.
About This Video
Elevate your pointe work with this comprehensive 42-minute practice class from Broche Ballet. Designed to help dancers transition from beginner to intermediate levels, this session focuses on the technical foundations required for Technical Pointe Basics. Whether you are struggling with wobbly ankles or looking to find more stability in the center, this class provides the conceptual tools and physical drills to transform your dancing.
The lesson begins at the barre, where we focus on building the foundational strength necessary for center work. We dive deep into the mechanics of the relevé passé, a core movement that dictates the success of more complex steps like pirouettes. The instructor emphasizes a specific postural cue: maintaining a slight backbend with the head back and the ankle forward to prevent falling forward and to ensure the weight is perfectly centered over the box of the shoe.
As we move to the center, the class transitions into applying these concepts to dynamic movement. You will learn how to maintain stability during sus-sous, plié, and relevé combinations. A significant portion of the class is dedicated to movement control—specifically understanding how to lift, slide, and hover.
These concepts are vital for developing spatial awareness and precision. We also tackle the preparation for pirouettes, focusing on body alignment before the turn even begins. By focusing on these Pointe Basics, students will notice improved balance and a more aesthetic line.
The instructor provides detailed corrections throughout the class, addressing common pitfalls like letting a straight leg push the body off-balance. By the end of this session, you will have a clearer understanding of how to move your body in space with confidence, grace, and technical precision. Join Broche Ballet today and take the next step in your pointe journey.
