What You'll Learn
- Advanced bridging techniques using a large stability ball for maximum core engagement.
- Proper hip alignment and leveling during a développé to the side while elevated.
- Controlling the leg through a grand rond de jambe using the hip flexors and posterior chain.
- Strategies for maintaining turnout and knee rotation while balancing on an unstable surface.
- Integrating breath work to prevent tension and improve postural alignment during conditioning.
About This Video
Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is a revolutionary conditioning program designed to enhance a dancer's muscle memory and core stability. In this advanced PBT session from Broche Ballet, we dive deep into bridging exercises using a large stability ball to challenge your balance and precision. The focus of this class is the integration of bridging with complex leg movements, specifically the développé to the side and the grand rond de jambe.
By utilizing the stability ball, dancers are forced to engage their deep core muscles and maintain strict alignment of the hips. This is essential for achieving the level of control required for professional-level ballet. Throughout the practice, you will work on keeping the hips level while moving the working leg through passé into a développé.
We also explore the grand rond de jambe, emphasizing the role of the hip flexors and the back of the hip in controlling the leg’s arc without compromising the stability of the pelvis. Proper form is the cornerstone of this class. You will learn how to rotate the bottom knee toward the ground to maintain turnout and ensure the hips stay parallel to the floor, even during demanding weight shifts.
We also touch upon sous-sus movements to further refine your vertical alignment and strength. At Broche Ballet, we believe that conditioning is just as important as time at the barre. This session provides the tools to prevent injury by teaching you how to breathe and relax into the mat while maintaining intense muscular engagement.
Whether you are looking to improve your extensions or find a more stable center, these advanced bridging exercises offer the perfect challenge for the dedicated student. Join us as we push the boundaries of ballet conditioning and build the strength necessary for effortless artistry.
