How to Correct Your Posture

The phrases ‘sit up’ or ‘do not slouch’ are frequently heard from parents and teachers hoping to set a precedent for good posture. Despite being an unpopular instruction, correct posture is crucial in developin...

Russian Ballet: Poise and Politics

‘As long as they keep dancing and the diplomats keep talking, we’ll have no war’. It has been almost 70 years since American Impresario Sol Hurok commended the arrival of Russian ballet troupes on Western soil....

Bending Not Breaking: How we can assist "Injury Prevention"?

Dancers have always been known for their resilience, work ethic, extreme stretching abilities and incredible pain threshold. Today, the consumerist m...

Unlocking Muscle Memory with PBT

Imagine performing intricate ballet movements with flawless grace and precision without actively thinking about each step. That's the magic of muscle memory in dance. Muscle memory allows you to execute complex...

Preventing and Alleviating Snapping Hip in Ballet

Ever lifted your leg during a routine only to hear a startling snap or pop? If you've experienced this, it's what's known as Snapping Hip Syndrome. Wh...

Our Fascia-nating Fascia!

You’ve probably heard the buzz about “fascia” lately, but what is it and why should you be concerned about looking after yours? For too long, the fascia was considered mere “packing material”, something to fill...

The Risks of Starting Pointe Too Early: Essential Insights for Young Ballet Dancers

Every young dancer aspires to master the technique of dancing en pointe, but it requires years of dedication, hard work, and, most...

The True Value of Dance: Beyond Trophies to Lifelong Resilience

In the competitive world of dance, trophies shine bright, capturing the attention of young dancers and their parents. While these ...

The Origin Story of PBT: How One Dancer's Progress Sparked a Ballet Technique Revolution

PBT, or Progressing Ballet Technique, is a game-changing training method that's been making waves in the dance community in recent...

Fixing Scoliosis through PBT Exercises.

In her inspiring article, "Functional Body Awareness from the Beginning Until Today – Fixing Scoliosis through PBT Exercises," Carolina Celeste Delfino shares her transformative journey of overcoming scoliosis ...

A Case Study on Progressing Ballet Technique

In her pivotal research, "The Influence of Professional Development on Dance Teachers' Pedagogy and Practice: A Case Study on Progressing Ballet Techn...

Progressing Flight: A Transformative Study

Integrating Somatic Practices with Progressing Ballet Technique in Aerial Dance. Rosalinda Rojas' thesis, "Progressive Flight: A Transformative and So...