Progressing Ballet Technique

Name: Progressing Ballet Technique
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Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is an innovative body-conditioning and strengthening program developed by Marie Walton-Mahon for students to understand the depth of training muscle memory in achieving their personal best.

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Duration

1 Hour

Course Details

One of the important elements used in the PBT method is muscle memory which helps to improve students' understanding of core stability, weight placement and alignment. Each exercise in the PBT program has been developed with care and guidance by Marie Walton-Mahon alongwith a team of physiotherapists.

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Free Trail Class Available

Natasha Academy of Dancing is a true dance home for students of all ages and levels. Experience our love and passion for dance as you flourish in knowledge, confidence, and life skills that go beyond the dance floor.

Conveniently situated in Lonehill Shopping Centre in Fourways, we offer dancing classes in acrobatics, ballet, Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT), contemporary and lyrical, modern dance, jazz and hip-hop in a positive nurturing environment. Our aim is to build up our students in both body and mind and strive to instill the same love and passion for dance that we feel. Each student is trained and nurtured to achieve their personal best.

Dancers of all ages and levels are always welcome. We start as young as the age of 3 years up to adulthood. We are affiliated with The Acrobatic Federation of South Africa (AFSA), Cecchetti Society of Southern Africa, National Society of Dance Teachers (N.S.D.T) and Association of International Dance Teachers (A.I.D.T) whereby dancers will gain exposure to locally and internationally recognised dance exams and competitions.

Participating in dance lessons promotes creativity and helps a student develop an appreciation for the arts. Dance is a form of self-expression. Children who explore the world of dance at an early age will find a constructive outlet for their creativity and a positive way to express themselves.

From dance exams and competitions, to just having FUN, we have it all! Come join our dance family - visit our studio for a free trial class!

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Sandton Branch

Shop UL19, Lonehill Shopping Centre, 22 Lonehill Blvd, Lone Hill, Fourways, Sandton, Johannesburg

Teacher's Name
Sarah
Teacher's Experience
Sarah began her dance training at the tender age of three, learning at Macdonald Academy of Dancing in Zimbabwe. Here she gleaned not only outstanding technical training but also a deep love of dance, in particular of ballet. Having completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Psychology and having spent several years as a high school mathematics teacher, she returned to her passion and attained her Cecchetti Associate in 2004 under the auspices of the Cecchetti Society of Southern Africa. This led her into a very successful career teaching ballet and owning a flourishing studio in which several dance styles were taught. ?Sarah developed her training by taking the Associate Diploma (Distinction) examination in 2007- and has successfully been awarded her Licentiate Assessment in order to train Associates (teachers). Indeed, three young Associates have been qualified under her mentorship and are now affiliates of the Cecchetti Society themselves. In addition, she undertook Anatomy for Licentiate (94%) and is also a fully certified practitioner of Progressing Ballet Technique, having been recertified in 2020 with recommendation by Marie Walton-Mahon (founder of PBT) herself. ?Through humble determination and steady focus Sarah has built up a credible resume as a teacher, not only in terms of examination results but also by producing and contributing to, more than twenty stage productions over many years. She presently sits on the committee of the Johannesburg Branch of the Cecchetti Society of Southern Africa. ?“The teaching of ballet is extremely special. Whilst it is, in and of itself, a discipline and a rigour and so few may attain the pinnacle of becoming a professional dancer… my passion is to bring the joy and love of dance to all! I love to see the many benefits of dance training brought to little girls and boys from all backgrounds, always, of course, instilling the integrity and high standard of my wonderful training. I am particularly proud to pass on the intelligent heritage of the Cecchetti Method with its lean towards theatre. This beautiful art form enriches my life daily and I take immense joy in passing it on to others!
Gender
Female
Teacher's Nationality
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