Progressing Ballet Technique: Extension and Balance Conditioning

Elevate your ballet practice with this targeted 20-minute Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) session at Broche Ballet. Specifically designed to enhance your extensions and standing leg stability, this conditioning class utilizes a large exercise ball to provide the sensory feedback necessary for technical mastery. PBT is a revolutionary program that helps dancers understand their muscle memory more deeply. In this video, we dive into specific exercises that challenge your core and lower body alignment, helping you find the stability needed for professional-level performance.

We begin with dynamic floor work to find your center and loosen the muscles before moving into more demanding standing leg work. By using the ball as a dynamic surface, you will learn how to maintain your placement while executing high extensions. Throughout the class, we focus on the mechanics of the fondu and the transition through demi-pointe. One of the most challenging aspects of ballet is maintaining a clean wing shape in the foot while working devant. The exercise ball acts as a guide, helping you figure out exactly where your ankle should be in space to maximize your turnout and extension height.

You will practice peeling the toes back to demi-pointe, ensuring that your foot maintains its integrity even as the leg reaches its peak. In addition to leg work, we incorporate port de bras to challenge your balance. Coordinating arm movements with leg extensions while balancing against the ball forces you to engage your deep core muscles. This holistic approach ensures that your technical improvements in the studio translate directly to your performance on stage or in the center. Whether you are looking to increase the height of your legs or find more stability on your standing side, this PBT conditioning class at Broche Ballet offers the tools you need to succeed. Strengthen your turnout and refine your placement today.