What You'll Learn
- Techniques to maintain square hips and stability during grand rond de jambe.
- How to utilize a large exercise ball for advanced ballet conditioning.
- The impact of hand placement on core engagement in a sous-sus position.
- Exercises to improve leg control and height in développé devant.
- Methods for building muscle memory through consistent PBT practice.
About This Video
Welcome to Broche Ballet’s specialized Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) session focused on building the ultimate core stability. This 20-minute workout is designed for dancers who want to translate strength from the mat to the barre. Using a large stability ball and a small fusion ball, this class targets the deep stabilizer muscles essential for technical excellence in ballet.
We begin by establishing a secure foundation on the ball, emphasizing hip alignment. A stable ball under the hips is crucial for the effectiveness of these exercises. Throughout the session, we explore the sous-sus position while balanced on the ball. You will learn how hand placement affects your center of gravity; while a wider base with hands straight out to the side provides more support, bringing the hands closer to the body challenges your balance and forces your core to take over. This adjustment is a fantastic way to scale the difficulty of your conditioning.
The workout transitions into dynamic movements like développé devant and grand rond de jambe. Performing these at the barre is one thing, but maintaining a square hip and a steady torso while balanced on an exercise ball requires a significantly higher level of muscular engagement. We focus on the standing leg stability and ensuring the hips do not drop or twist during the circular motion of the grand rond de jambe.
Consistency is key in ballet conditioning. Just as you work on your balance every day in ballet class, core stability must be trained week after week to build lasting muscle memory. By cross-training with PBT principles, you develop the strength necessary to hold your turn-out and maintain a long, lifted spine during complex center combinations. This video provides the professional tips and guidance needed to master these challenging positions on both sides of the body. Whether you are preparing for pointe work or looking to improve your adagio, this core-focused conditioning will provide the stability your dancing needs.
