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Ballet is a classical dance style known for its grace, precision, and strong technical foundation. It emphasizes proper posture, turnout of the legs, and controlled, fluid movements that create a sense of effortlessness and elegance.
Dancers train to develop strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination while telling stories or expressing music through movement. Ballet technique is the basis for many other dance styles, making it an essential foundation for well-rounded dancers. With its combination of artistry and discipline, ballet teaches not only beautiful movement but also focus, confidence, and dedication.
For our competition team Ballet is a required class.
Pointe work is a beautiful and rewarding part of classical ballet, but it also requires strength, proper technique, and physical maturity. For the safety and long-term health of our dancers, students must be at least 12 years old before being considered for pointe. Before this age, the bones in a dancer’s feet are still developing and have not fully hardened. Beginning pointe too early can put excessive pressure on these growth plates, which may lead to injuries such as stress fractures, joint damage, or permanent changes in foot structure.
Once a dancer turns 12, they will be carefully evaluated by our instructors to determine if they have developed the necessary strength, alignment, and control to begin pointe work safely. Our priority is to ensure every dancer progresses in a healthy, supportive environment while building a strong technical foundation.
Mrs. Jennifer is Progressing Ballet Technique Certified. Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is a specialized training program designed to help dancers improve their strength, alignment, and overall ballet technique. It was developed by Marie Walton-Mahon as a way to safely build the muscle memory needed for classical ballet. PBT uses tools such as exercise balls, resistance bands, and floor-based exercises to target core stability, turnout, balance, and coordination.
Being PBT (Progressing Ballet Technique) certified is important because it ensures that an instructor has been properly trained in how to safely and effectively teach this specialized program. PBT is not just a series of exercises—it is a carefully designed method that targets muscle memory, alignment, and strength in a very specific way. Certification means the teacher understands correct placement, how to use the equipment properly, and how to adapt exercises for different ages and ability levels.
A PBT-certified instructor is equipped to help dancers build strength without developing bad habits or risking injury. They know how to break down complex movements and guide dancers toward proper technique in a safe, progressive manner. This leads to better results in the studio, including improved balance, control, turnout, and overall performance quality.
For parents and dancers, having a PBT-certified teacher provides confidence that training is being done correctly and safely, with a strong focus on long-term development and injury prevention.
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