Progressing Ballet Technique: Deepen Your Rotation and Standing Leg Placement

Elevate your technical precision with this specialized conditioning session from Broche Ballet, focusing on the principles of Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT). This class is specifically designed to help dancers find the elusive 'wrapping' sensation required for deep, sustainable rotation. By incorporating a long resistance band at the barre, we bridge the gap between floor conditioning and vertical performance, allowing you to feel the engagement of your deep rotators and inner thighs in real-time.

Throughout the session, we explore how resistance can serve as a guide for proper alignment. You will work through a series of tendu exercises, including devant, side, and back movements, with a constant focus on keeping the standing hip forward and tucked under the ears. The resistance band provides immediate feedback, teaching you how to lift the leg from underneath rather than gripping with the quads. This method ensures that your turnout remains active and supported throughout your entire range of motion.

Beyond leg placement, this class emphasizes the importance of core engagement and hip stability during transitions. We move into relevé and balance work, where the strength built during the resistance exercises is put to the test. You will learn how to maintain a neutral pelvis and a stable standing side even as you shift your weight. To conclude the practice, we transition into a targeted cool-down, featuring butterfly stretches and hip circles to release tension and improve overall mobility. Whether you are looking to improve your turnout or find more stability in your center work, this PBT-inspired class offers the tools necessary for long-term technical growth at Broche Ballet.