Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) Classes

At TAPA, we are proud to offer Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) classes, a revolutionary training program designed to enhance ballet technique through the use of muscle memory.

Developed by Marie Walton-Mahon, PBT focuses on core strength, alignment, weight placement, and flexibility, providing dancers with the tools they need to excel in ballet.

Warm-Up: A series of exercises to increase circulation and prepare your body.

  1. Core Activation: Engaging and strengthening your core muscles for better stability and control.

  2. Alignment and Weight Placement: Learning proper alignment and weight distribution to prevent injuries.

  3. Flexibility and Strength Training: Combining stretching and strengthening exercises to enhance flexibility and muscle strength.

  4. Application to Ballet Movements: Practicing specific ballet movements and positions using the equipment to reinforce proper technique and muscle memory.

PBT classes incorporate specialized equipment such as exercise balls, resistance bands, and small Pilates balls to create a dynamic and effective workout. Each class includes:

What to Expect in PBT Classes

  1. Improved Core Strength: PBT exercises target and strengthen your core muscles, essential for maintaining stability and control in ballet movements.

  2. Better Alignment and Posture: Through targeted exercises, PBT helps you achieve proper alignment and posture, ensuring you perform ballet movements with precision and grace.

  3. Enhanced Flexibility: The combination of stretching and strengthening exercises in PBT improves your flexibility, allowing for a greater range of motion in your ballet practice.

  4. Muscle Memory Development: Repeating exercises that mimic ballet movements helps develop muscle memory, ingraining correct techniques into your body for more consistent and accurate performance.

  5. Injury Prevention: Strengthening muscles and improving alignment significantly reduce the risk of injuries, keeping you healthy and able to dance longer.

Benefits of PBT Exercises

Why Take PBT Classes

  1. Holistic Improvement: PBT offers a comprehensive approach to enhancing your ballet technique, addressing core strength, alignment, flexibility, and muscle memory.

  2. Supplementary Training: PBT is an excellent complement to your regular ballet classes, providing additional training that enhances your overall performance.

  3. Adaptability: Suitable for dancers of all skill levels, PBT exercises can be adapted to meet the needs of beginners and advanced dancers alike.

  4. Injury Rehabilitation: PBT provides gentle yet effective exercises that help rebuild strength and flexibility, making it ideal for dancers recovering from injuries.

  5. Confidence Building: As you see improvements in your strength, flexibility, and technique, your confidence will grow, positively impacting your performance and enthusiasm for ballet.

Join our PBT classes at TAPA and experience the transformative power of Progressing Ballet Technique. Whether you are looking to improve your technique, prevent injuries, or boost your confidence, PBT provides the foundation you need to achieve your ballet goals.

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