PBT Equipment Guide
Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is an innovative body-conditioning and strengthening program that has been designed to enhance students' technique by focusing on training the muscle memory required in each exercise in all forms of dance. It is a unique training system using ballet-technique specific exercises to train skill acquisition in a progressive manner from beginning to advanced levels. PBT helps students to build the strength in core strength, weight placement and alignment of the body with a gradual approach of carefully designed exercises and repetitions of these exercises that trigger their muscle memory.
Exercise BalL
It is important you have the correct size for you. In order to choose the correct size of exercise ball, please refer to this height guide:
Under 4’8″ – 45 cm ball
4’8” to 5’3” – 55 cm ball
5’4” to 5’10” – 65 cm ball
5’10 to 6’4 – 75cm ball
Lacrosse Ball
Used for fascial release, a lacrosse ball is a dancer’s best friend. PBT uses the lacrosse ball for release as well as foot strengthening.
FUSION BALL
Typically an 8-10in fusion ball is best for PBT exercises. This ball is used for core strengthening, balance and coordination exercises and turn out combinations.
THERABAND
A 9-10 foot theraband is necessary for several exercises in PBT. Therabands are sold in bulk rolls. Make sure you select the right band strength for you!