July 28, 2024
Sunday
09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
America/New York Time
USD $285.00
English
Language
July 28, 2024
Sunday
09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
America/New York Time
USD $285.00
English
Language
University of South Florida
3825 USF Holly Drive Tampa, FL 33620, Tampa, Florida, US
University of South Florida
3825 USF Holly Drive Tampa, FL 33620, Tampa, Florida, US
Workshop Information
Join us for Level 1 Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) Teacher Certification Workshop in Tampa.
This workshop is tailored for tutors eager to delve into the transformative world of ballet and dance technique using the revolutionary Progressing Ballet Technique method pioneered by Marie Walton-Mahon OAM. Whether you're a dance teacher, a Yoga or Pilates enthusiast, a Physical or Occupational Therapist, or a Sports Physiotherapist, this course is designed to enrich your skills and knowledge.
PBT is a unique approach that cultivates muscle memory, enhancing the effectiveness of ballet training. During the workshop, you'll gain insights into seamlessly incorporating the PBT Program into your teaching curriculum. By the end of the program, you will not only have received comprehensive training and valuable typed notes but also earned certification in PBT Level 1.
Sarah will guide you through the intricate stages of student development, providing guidance on when and how to introduce and advance exercises as your students grow stronger. You will gain a profound understanding of the progression of students as they advance in ballet training, complete with insights into the content of combinations.
In this workshop, you'll gain a deep understanding of the "how" and "why" behind each PBT exercise, and how these exercises contribute to the enrichment of ballet training and other dance forms. An interactive Q&A session will follow the training, providing an opportunity for in-depth discussions with fellow teachers on the muscle groups involved in various ballet exercises.
Outcomes of learning the Progressing Ballet Technique Program:
- An understanding of the activation of muscle memory to activate “turn out”
- An understanding of the activation of muscle memory to enhance “adage movements”
- An understanding of the activation of muscle memory to accelerate “allegro”
- An understanding of the activation of muscle memory to activate “batterie”
- An understanding of the activation of muscle memory for controlled landings
- An understanding of how to breakdown the exercises
- An understanding of how to build the exercises
- An understanding of the appropriate age relevant to each exercise
- An understanding of the correct muscle groups that assist each movement
Our workshop has limited spots available and tends to fill up quickly, so be sure to secure your spot early to avoid disappointment!
To maximise your workshop experience, please make sure you have the necessary equipment for use throughout the day. Upon registration, you'll receive a checklist detailing what you'll need.
If you would like to explore other payment options or plans, please reach out to our customer service team to discuss further.
About the Workshop
The PBT Level 1 Teacher Certification Workshop is the official starting point for dancers, educators and movement professionals who want to introduce Progressing Ballet Technique® into their training.
This full-day certification provides a clear foundation in the PBT method and gives you the knowledge, tools, and confidence to apply it within your own teaching practice.
Progressing Ballet Technique was created by founder Marie Walton-Mahon OAM and is now used by teachers, studios, and professional organisations across the world.
Sarah Wilcoxon
CERTIFIED PBT TUTOR
What is Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT)?
Progressing Ballet Technique is a conditioning system designed to improve ballet training through structured strength, proprioception, and muscle memory. The method helps dancers understand what correct technique feels like, so they can apply it more consistently in class.
PBT is designed to complement ballet class and enhance the dancer's ability to perform with strength, efficiency, and confidence.
HOW PBT SUPPORTS BALLET TRAINING:
Why Attend This Workshop?
Ready-to-Use Tools
Leave with clear Level 1 progressions and exercises you can apply in your studio straight away.
Stronger Technique
Strengthen the movement foundations that improve alignment, control, and technical consistency in dancers.
Interactive Learning
A supportive, hands-on learning experience with tutor interaction and educator connection.
Worldwide Certification & Network
Earn internationally recognised certification and join the global network of certified PBT teachers.
Sarah Wilcoxon
CERTIFIED PBT TUTOR
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN
Inside Level 1 Certification
Level 1 provides a complete foundation in the Progressing Ballet Technique method, with practical progressions you can teach immediately. You will be trained in:
Core PBT Principles
Including how PBT develops muscle memory and supports classical technique goals.
The Official Level 1 Exercise Syllabus
A structured sequence of foundational exercises and progressions.
Cueing and Corrections
How to coach exercises safely and clearly for different dancer levels.
Programming and Class Integration
How to incorporate PBT into warm-ups, conditioning blocks, or studio schedules.
By the end of the workshop, you will be able to:
Teach the full Level 1 program with confidence
Understand the purpose behind every exercise
Apply progressions appropriately across student levels
Bring more consistency to strength and technique development
What Teachers Say
I have been a certified level 3 teacher with this program for a few years now. I am thoroughly impressed with the care and detail in the devising of exercises and the support given to teachers when we need clarification or help with specific students. The results are able to be seen in students as they begin to join up their thinking in terms of muscle engagement, breathing, technique and performance. Choosing to explore Progressing Ballet Technique is one of the best decisions I’ve made and has expanded my knowledge so much in the process.
Deborah Collins
Plymouth, United Kingdom
I love PBT! I earned my level 1 certification 3 years ago. I first learned about PBT 8 years ago from a previous employer who was PBT certified and taught a weekly PBT class to the ballet students at her dance studio. I started taking her class and fell in love with it, despite how challenging it was to me at the time. I actually loved the fact that it was challenging because I knew it would get me stronger. I have been teaching dance to gymnasts for the past two years, and have seen first-hand how PBT can be used to cross-train athletes. I truly wish PBT had existed when I was a young dancer, because I believe it could have given me the tools to improve at a faster rate. I believe PBT’s future is bright!
Holly Winnie
Mississippi, USA
Since doing the PBT workshop, I have been teaching 4 classes a week at our local dance school LSSDance in Mansfield VIC. Dancing children with scoliosis, knee pain and general growth-spurt discomforts have really benefited from weekly PBT classes. Thank you to you and your team.
Maja Valente
Melbourne, Australia
I loved the PBT certification program! I took an online certification workshop and it was wonderful. I felt like I was still able to fully understand and execute all of the material, from the comfort of my own space. We have one PBT certified teacher in the area and she encouraged me to seek certification myself. My students are already benefiting from the material I learned and I’m excited to be offering classes in the summer to help our dancers prepare for the next season! Thank you so much for this work.
Andrea Young
Nevada, USA
I have been happily and productively using PBT in all my ballet conditioning and technique classes. I teach a span of ages and levels all the way from Pre-Ballet through Advanced/Professional adults. I have attended several in-person workshops (all actually given by Marie) and enjoy and benefit from all the online resources. I would love to eventually attend another in-person workshop in the near future! Thank you for all you do, and Happy Dancing!
Ruth Ziegler
Texas, USA
I took the Level 1 PBT workshop in Barcelona with Regina and was amazed by the quality of the information. Although I don’t come from a dance background and I specialize in Pilates, there was a lot of information that helped me understand how to perform different movements, especially when working on external rotation. It was very interesting for working on joint alignment and activating deep muscles. Regina is a great educator. She explains each exercise with great precision, teaches how to prepare the body for some senior or advanced exercises, and also provides progressions for some junior exercises to make them more challenging. Highly recommended!
José Bidegain
Barcelona, Spain
I think PBT is the best thing since Pilates as I was a Pilates teacher first (and regularly exercising the method during my dancing career) and can now implement both methods in teaching our students at the International ballet school in Stockholm.
Kasia Scripps
Stockholm, Sweden
Had a fabulous workshop in Birmingham UK today! Such a lovely, knowledgeable teacher. I absolutely loved watching the demonstration of the exercises. Coming from a contemporary, ballet, dance and pilates background I can really see how PBT will help my own practice in terms of looking after my body as a teacher for longevity but also for teaching my BTEC and A Level Students at College. PBT will be great in helping my students understand safe, correct technique and muscle activation. I’m really excited to start my PBT journey!
Claire Grant
Lancashire, United Kingdom
The Level 2 training with Bev was fabulous. I loved how she discussed the progression of each exercise and how we can modify to change the level of difficulty. She was very thorough in her discussion and demonstration and gave us lovely examples of how she has used the exercises with her students. It is always a pleasure to engage with the PBT tutors and curriculum.
Jennifer Markham
Hudson, USA
For me the most important things that I can teach my ballet students are the proper use of the back, hips and turn out. I love that the exercises of PBT focus on these very qualities. The PBT system created by Marie Walton-Mahon provides the proprioception that is required to understand how ballet is both initiated and shaped. It’s not just a matter of making a dancer stronger, they need to be specifically stronger to aid in their training. The exercises of PBT help a dancer to understand, physically and intellectually, the movements of classical dance. I’m so happy to be able to share them with my students!
Maria Boscaino
Bloomington, USA
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is designed for professionals supporting dancer development at all levels. Level 1 is the entry point into the PBT method, and no previous PBT certification is required. Ideal for:
- •Ballet and dance teachers working in studio or school settings
- •Studio owners and program directors
- •Pre-professional and vocational training programs
- •Pilates and conditioning instructors working with dancers
- •Physiotherapists and allied health professionals supporting ballet training
Ready to Transform your Teaching?
Join a global network of PBT-certified teachers and discover effective conditioning methods for your students.
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