What You'll Learn
- How to maintain a 'locked' rib and hip alignment during complex core movements
- Techniques for safe and effective weight bearing on the wrists during planks
- The method for rolling in one piece to ensure hips and shoulders move together
- Strategies for firing up deep core muscles through slow, deliberate transitions
- Tips for maintaining a low, controlled body position during floor-based conditioning
About This Video
Elevate your training with this specialized Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) session from Broche Ballet. This 30-minute class is meticulously designed to bridge the gap between floor-based conditioning and the vertical demands of center work. By focusing on core exercises that involve weight bearing on the wrists, dancers can develop the foundational strength needed for complex movements, port de bras, and partner work.
Throughout this session, you will explore various exercises, including planks and side planks, which are essential for building a robust core. ' This technique ensures that your hips and shoulders move in perfect synchronization, preventing the common mistake of 'breaking' at the waist or allowing the hips to lag behind. Keeping the ribs and hips locked in together is a recurring theme, providing you with the structural integrity required for everything from a solid plié to an effortless pirouette.
We also address the technical nuances of weight bearing on the wrists. For many dancers, this can be a challenging area, but through slow and deliberate movements, you will learn how to distribute weight effectively and engage the supporting musculature of the arms and shoulders. This not only protects your joints but also enhances your overall control and lines.
Whether you are working toward your first pair of pointe shoes or refining your professional technique, these PBT exercises offer the targeted conditioning you need to succeed. Join us at Broche Ballet as we dive deep into the mechanics of movement, ensuring every sauté and relevé is backed by a powerful, engaged core. Focus on your breath, refine your alignment, and feel the difference that functional conditioning makes in your daily practice.
