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I love PBT! Training your muscles in a way that applies so specifically
to dance has been such an eye opening experience for me.
The way Rachel cares for her students and creates and environment
of trust and cooperation is everything and instructor should be.
When she uses her talents to teach and PBT--the muscle memory comes
and progress is natural. I have seen this happen in my own dance
and also in my young daughter

Melissa G.

What is Progressing Ballet Technique?

Progressing Ballet Technique, or PBT, is a revolutionary program originating in Australia that is designed to train the body by specializing in muscle memory, enhancing flexibility and using principles drawn from dance medicine to prevent injury. It is an excellent practice for dancers and athletes at any level to support safety in conditioning or rehabilitation from injury.

PBT has a gradual approach with very specific exercises and repetitions applicable to every level of training--beginning, intermediate and advanced. Drawing from dance science and dance medicine, this program helps dancers to understand which muscle groups take part in each movement. Within this innovative practice students utilize an exercise ball, fit ball, and theraband to experience activation and strengthening of otherwise challenging to access recesses in the body with a direct influence on balance and alignment.

In a PBT class students will:

* Develop muscle memory

* Maximize flexibility

* Maximize muscle strength and development

* Master ballet technique

* Build longevity for a dance career

PBT Sub-Junior

This is the entry-level class for students of any age and walk of experience. Students will focus on engaging and activating deep muscles groups of the lower limb, upper limb, back, and core. A healthy portion of this class is taught on the mat with sensitivity to joints as students experience a total body ballet warm-up from the inside out. Emphasis is placed on anatomically sound principles of movement rooted in healthy practice and opening channels in the body for increased physiological benefit and fluidity.

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

PBT Junior

In this class students will focus on engaging and activating deep muscles groups of the lower limb, upper limb, back, and core through the Junior level of the PBT program. Students will improve alignment, strength and flexibility to support their study of classical ballet or contemporary dance through both individual and partner exercises. The majority of class is taught on the mat and emphasis is placed on anatomically sound principles of movement rooted in healthy practice. Your young dancer is guaranteed to have fun in this one-of-a-kind dance class and community.  

PBT Senior


This class is designed to support the committed and advanced dancer who has completed PBT programs Sub-Junior and Junior. Students will hone previously developed skills as exercises accelerate in speed, challenge specificity and stability, and increase in duration. Instructor approval is required. 



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