Janet Panetta †
To the Pointe

To the Pointe This class is open to professionally tracked classical dancers and will include a short barre specifically for improving strength and ease for pointe work. In this technical approach to pointe work I will incorporate the mechanics of a proper relevé, piqué, hopping on pointe, pirouettes, etc. How do you get to the top of a movement quickly, how to sustain the top of a movement? How to achieve lightness without losing the essentials of the demi-plié? Longer dancing phrases in the centre and across the floor will use this technical information while focusing on movement qualities.