What You'll Learn
- How to use a fusion ball to track and feel proper hip joint rotation.
- Techniques for maintaining a 'heel forward' alignment in passé and developpé.
- Exercises to prepare the body for stable and turned-out à la seconde extensions.
- Methods for maintaining spinal alignment and head positioning during floor-based conditioning.
- Ways to isolate the deep rotators to improve functional turnout without 'gripping'.
About This Video
Enhance your functional rotation and stability with this specialized Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) session at Broche Ballet. Led by Certified PBT Instructor Patricia Pyrka, this class focuses on the intricate mechanics of the hip joint to help you achieve a more secure and effortless turnout. By utilizing props such as a large exercise ball and a small fusion ball, you will gain the tactile feedback necessary to isolate the deep rotators and improve your muscle memory outside of a traditional standing barre environment.
The class begins with foundational movements designed to loosen the hips and establish proper tracking. Patricia guides you through exercises that emphasize quality over quantity, teaching you how to feel the rotation deep within the hip socket. You will explore how to maintain a neutral spine and proper head alignment using a pillow, ensuring that your core remains stable while the legs work through various ranges of motion. This focused approach is essential for preventing injury and building the strength required for advanced ballet vocabulary.
Key technical segments of the class include the preparation for à la seconde extensions and the refinement of the passé. You will practice sliding the ball to bring the heel forward, a crucial alignment cue that ensures your leg stays turned out throughout a developpé. By understanding how the lower leg moves to facilitate external rotation, you will find more freedom in your hip joints and more height in your extensions. Whether you are looking to fix a 'gripping' hip or simply want to understand your anatomy better, this PBT for turnout class provides the tools you need to excel. Join the Broche Ballet community and take your technique to the next level with expert-led conditioning.
