What You'll Learn
- Execute bridges in first position to strengthen the glutes and pelvic floor.
- Master rolling techniques to improve core stability and weight transfer mechanics.
- Learn to control the standing hip for more stable extensions and pirouettes.
- Understand the correct rotation and feel of the ankles in fourth position.
- Develop the muscle memory required for powerful grand battement and controlled plié.
About This Video
Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is a revolutionary conditioning program designed to enhance ballet muscle memory and core stability. In this specialized class at Broche Ballet, we dive deep into the mechanics of bridging and rolling to help you find the functional strength necessary for high-level classical dance. By utilizing a stability ball, students can isolate the specific muscle groups required for proper alignment and turnout.
The session begins with bridges in first position, focusing on pelvic alignment and gluteal activation. These exercises are essential for developing the power needed for jumps and the stability required for a sustained plié. We then transition into advanced rolling techniques, placing the ball between the shins.
This unique PBT approach challenges your core as you move between positions, specifically focusing on the transition from second position to fourth position on top. You will learn how to drive the bottom hip down and forward to initiate movement, a skill that translates directly to weight placement in center work. A primary focus of this class is the control of the standing hip.
As the instructor provides feedback on proper technique, you will discover how stretching the bottom hip away from the body creates a solid foundation for extensions and grand battement. Understanding the sensations of the inner ankle and the back of the heel in fourth position helps solidify your turnout and ensures your body is prepared for more complex moves like pirouettes. Whether you are looking to improve your balance or find more height in your extensions, this PBT session provides the anatomical awareness and physical conditioning necessary to excel.
Join Broche Ballet as we bridge the gap between fitness and artistry through evidence-based conditioning.
