Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) Conditioning

Experience a transformative approach to classical technique with our comprehensive 12-hour PBT series. Designed specifically for the adult body, this program bridges the gap between functional strength and execution at the barre. By utilizing stability balls, resistance bands, and targeted floor work, dancers develop the "muscle memory" required to execute complex movements with precision and ease.

Broche Ballet is proud to offer this revolutionary conditioning program to help you find your strongest, most resilient self—both at the barre and beyond.

Program Pillars

Our curriculum cycles through four key areas of development to ensure a balanced, injury-resistant technique:

1. Core Stability: Deep abdominal engagement to support your center and improve balance.
2. Turnout & Hip Mobility: Strengthening the deep rotators for a functional, sustainable range of motion.
3. Foot & Ankle Articulation: Intricate exercises to enhance pointe work, jumps, and stability.
4. Extensions & Pirouettes: Unique and innovative exercises to improve your extensions and pirouettes.

Equipment

Progressing Ballet Technique uses a set of props and equipment to simulate challenging positions for the body in order to activate deep muscles. These props facilitate work on core activation, balancing, turnout activation, and more.

There are substitutes for the equipment, but if you are interested in studying PBT seriously, you’ll find that the investment in the equipment is worth it and will make your experience much more enjoyable.

PBT can use other equipment too, but these are the main pieces used in Broche Ballet classes.

Quick Purchase Links

1. Exercise ball (Amazon) - Dimensions details below
2. Fusion ball (Amazon) - Description & dimensions below
3. Resistance Band (Worldwide PBT website) or Theraband (Amazon) - Details below

More purchasing options

1. Another purchasing option at PDE Dance Supplies
2. Progressing Ballet Technique Website

Equipment details & descriptions

Exercise Ball (Also know as a 'Swiss Ball' or 'Fit Ball')

Use your height to size up your ball: When you stand next to an exercise ball, it should be even or slightly above your knee level. The best way to size up your ball is by sitting on it. When you sit on the ball, knees should be bent at a 90-degree angle and your thighs should be parallel or even with the floor. Find your height and see which ball size you should try first.

Ball size recommendation by Height

1. Height: Under 4'8" / 142cm -> 45 cm diameter ball
2. Height: 4'8" to 5'3" / 142-160cm -> 55 cm diameter ball
3. Height: 5'4" to 5'10" / 160-178cm -> 65 cm diameter ball
4. Height: 5'10" to 6'4" / 178-193cm-> 75 cm diameter ball

Fusion ball

Known as a Soft Stability Ball or Pilates Soft Ball. A Soft Toy Ball can be used and found in many toy shops.

Size: Between 20 to 23cm in diameter.

Or closest to 54cm (22") in circumference (measurement around the ball)

Resistance Band

The best resistance band to get (also know as a TheraBand) is a medium strength band 9.8 feet (3m) in length & 6” (15cm) wide.

Note: the color of the strength changes depending on the supplier.