What You'll Learn
- Stabilizing the pelvis during high extensions to prevent hip rocking
- How to rotate the top of the femur bone for improved hip control
- Engaging the upper back using baby cobra to enhance the arabesque line
- Breath control and deep gluteal engagement for sustained leg height
- Proper foot placement and muscle wrapping for PBT conditioning
About This Video
Welcome to a specialized Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) session at Broche Ballet, designed specifically for dancers looking to elevate their devant and arabesque extensions. This class dives deep into the functional anatomy of ballet movement, moving beyond simple stretching to focus on the muscular activation required for technical stability and leg height. Progressing Ballet Technique is a revolutionary conditioning program that uses specific props—including the stability ball and fusion ball—to simulate the challenges of ballet positions. By working in a floor-based environment, you can isolate specific muscle groups, such as the deep rotators and hamstrings, without the immediate demand of balancing on one leg.
In this class, we focus on the transition from foundational alignment to complex extensions, ensuring every movement is supported by correct muscle memory. A core focus of this lesson is refined hip control in arabesque. You will learn how to stabilize the pelvis by rotating the top of the femur bone, preventing the common mistake of 'rocking' the hips from side to side. By maintaining a forward and downward hip placement, you create a cleaner, more professional line. We also integrate upper back work through the baby cobra movement. This exercise is essential for dancers who want to improve their back strength and the overall lift of their upper body during challenging back extensions.
Throughout the session, your Broche Ballet instructor provides precise cues on breathing techniques and gluteal engagement. You will discover how to 'wrap' the muscles underneath the glutes to support the leg's weight while keeping the tops of the feet grounded in the initial setup. Whether you are working on a low arabesque or aiming for a higher 90-degree extension, these conditioning exercises provide the strength needed for a secure sous-sus and powerful allegro. Join us to refine your technique and build the foundational strength necessary for beautiful, effortless ballet extensions.
