What You'll Learn
- Develop deep core stability to improve balance and control in center work.
- Master the 'giant sus-sous' exercise to enhance transitions between positions.
- Improve your extensions devant by strengthening the pelvic floor and hip flexors.
- Techniques for controlled rolling movements to prevent injury and improve fluidity.
- How to effectively use stability balls to challenge and refine your ballet alignment.
About This Video
Elevate your training with this focused 30-minute Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) class, specifically designed to bridge the gap between strength and artistry. Led by a physical therapist, this session dives deep into the mechanics of core stability and functional balance, essential for every dancer looking to improve their performance at the barre and in the center. Using both a large exercise ball and a small fusion ball, you will engage in a series of targeted exercises that challenge your proprioception and muscle memory.
The class begins with a comprehensive warm-up to prepare the body for the technical work ahead. We then transition into specialized movements such as the 'giant sus-sous' in fourth position, focusing on the coordination required to maintain a strong center while moving through dynamic shapes. You will explore rolling sequences that demand intense core engagement, teaching you how to maintain control during transitions and avoid sudden drops or loss of alignment. This is crucial for developing the fluid, effortless quality required in professional ballet.
Throughout the session, we emphasize the importance of proper form in exercises like devant extensions and parallel work. By incorporating these PBT-inspired conditioning methods into your routine, you strengthen the supporting muscles often overlooked in traditional classes. We provide modifications and guidance to ensure you are working safely and effectively, emphasizing a head-up, shoulders-off-the-ground posture during floor-based rolling exercises. Whether you are looking to stabilize your extensions or find more security in your pirouettes, this conditioning class provides the tools necessary to achieve a higher level of technical precision. Join Broche Ballet and discover how targeted cross-training can transform your dancing from the inside out.
