My background is in ballet and I also studied other forms of dance for 20 years. My love of fitness and furthering my training lead me to Progressing Ballet Technique.

After my very first class I committed myself to it! I felt how this form of training benefited my body, and how it could potentially help non-dancers too. I had to share this with my community!

I became certified in February of 2019. I started teaching PBT in October of 2019. In 2020 I became a Level 2 Certified Progressing Ballet Technique Instructor.  My favorite thing about teaching this is seeing people at any fitness level become stronger and noticing that difference within themselves.

About the Class:
This is a full body conditioning class that seeks to improve posture, stability, flexibility and is best known for building core strength!

PBT utilizes 5 key pieces of props or equipment to help students attain the correct body alignment. Once achieved, the student will begin to build proper muscle memory for posture correction and awareness.

Every class includes fascia release techniques, which can reduce pain, help increase flexibility, and minimize soreness. Classes are tailored to fit each student’s ability. PBT is a wonderful exercise medium that will meet you where ever you are on your fitness journey. Each exercise has several levels of modification from very beginner to advanced.

Though this is not a cardio class, some exercises will take you into the cardio realm. PBT puts strong emphasis on building the body safely without a lot of repetitions. If a student demonstrates the correct posture, they are free to do as many repetitions until they start to lose that posture, then it is time to stop and move on to another exercise.
For in person classes I love adding music from all genres, even some silly ones to get you laughing.

No knowledge of dance is required.  PBT’s motto is “The body is FOREVER!” Meaning, we are building our bodies to age gracefully.

Class Origins:
PBT was originally created by Marie Walton Mahon in Australia in 2005. It was designed as an additional training tool for dancers, but has quickly evolved into training athletes, the general public and physical therapists also use these techniques for rehabilitation. The program has 3 main levels of difficulty from beginner to advanced and was designed for ages 7-99!

Props/Equipment Required:

• Fit Ball (no weight)
• 8-9” Pilates ball (will need to deflate for some exercises)
• Racquetball (beginner)

• Resistance Band 9.8 feet in length & 6” wide (medium Strength)
• Yoga mat

Learn more about PBT here