Progressing Ballet Technique

Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is a revolutionary program to enhance ballet technique featuring programs for core, turnout, feet, and port de bras development. Broche Ballet is thrilled to offer PBT classes for our adult dancers!

Equipment

Progressing Ballet Technique uses a set of props and equipment to simulate challenging positions for the body in order to activate deep muscles. These props facilitate work on core activation, balancing, turnout activation, and more.

There are substitutes for the equipment, but if you are interested in studying PBT seriously, you’ll find that the investment in the equipment is worth it and will make your experience much more enjoyable.

PBT can use other equipment too, but these are the main pieces used in Broche Ballet classes.

Quick Purchase Links

• Exercise ball (Amazon) - Dimensions details below

• Fusion ball (Amazon) - Description & dimensions below

• Resistance Band (Worldwide PBT website) or Theraband (Amazon) - Details below

More purchasing options

• Another purchasing option at PDE Dance Supplies

• Progressing Ballet Technique Website

Equipment details & descriptions

Exercise Ball

Also know as a 'Swiss Ball' or 'Fit Ball'

Using your height to size up your ball

When you stand next to an exercise ball, it should be even or slightly above your knee level. The best way to size up your ball is by sitting on it. When you sit on the ball, knees should be bent at a 90-degree angle and your thighs should be parallel or even with the floor. Find your height and see which ball size you should try first.

Height and ball size recommendation

Height: Under 4'8"/142cm -> 45 cm ball

Height: 4'8" to 5'3"/142-160cm -> 55 cm ball

Height: 5'4" to 5'10"/160-178cm -> 65 cm ball

Height: 5'10" to 6'4"/178-193cm-> 75 cm ball

**The measurement of the ball is diameter (measuring from one side of the ball to the other)

Fusion ball

Known as a Soft Stability Ball or Pilates Soft Ball. A Soft Toy Ball can be used and found in many toy shops.

Size: Between 20 to 23cm in diameter.

Or closest to 54cm (22") in circumference (measurement around the ball)

Resistance Band

Also know as a TheraBand

9.8 feet / 3m in length & 6” / 15cm wide
Medium strength
Note: the colour of the strength changes depending on the supplier.