What You'll Learn
- Precise execution of piqué into sous-sus and piqué to one leg for better balance.
- Technical breakdown of relevé coupé de pied to strengthen the ankles and toes.
- How to link steps like glissade and pas de bourrée into seamless combinations.
- Proper bourrée technique focusing on speed, rhythm, and foot alignment.
- Essential post-class recovery tips including foot stretches and ankle care.
About This Video
Welcome to Class 10 of our 16-week Beginner Pointe Program at Broche Ballet. As we move into the second half of this series, we focus on synthesizing foundational skills into fluid, expressive combinations. This session is designed specifically to bridge the gap between isolated movements at the barre and the graceful sequences required for center work, ensuring you feel stable and confident en pointe.
We begin with a comprehensive review of piqué movements. Understanding how to step directly onto a straight leg without a "hitch" is a cornerstone of professional pointe work. Today we refine the piqué to one leg to build the necessary core stability and single-leg control.
You will practice piqué into sous-sus, emphasizing the "zipping up" of the legs and maintaining a tight, crossed position en pointe that feels both secure and elegant. The class introduces more complex combinations that incorporate classic transitions such as pas de bourrée, glissade, and chassé. We delve into the mechanics of relevé coupé de pied, ensuring your weight distribution is precise and your standing leg remains completely turned out from the hip.
These exercises are crucial for developing the intrinsic foot strength and proprioception necessary for future turns and more advanced allegro work. Our instructor will guide you through common pitfalls, such as "knuckling" in the shoes or losing the rotation in the fondu. Transitioning into more fluid movement, we explore the beauty of bourrées.
You will learn the correct technique for pickups and the subtle shift of weight in temps lié, focusing on keeping the feet close together and the knees elongated. We also integrate coordinated port de bras to ensure your upper body remains expressive and calm while the legs work intensely. Finally, we conclude with a traditional finish, including bourrées and a formal curtsy.
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