Progressing ballet technique (PBT): experiência e relatos de vivencias de intérpretes

Abstract

Not only in the professional sphere, dance requires a complex, precise and controlled pattern of awareness of the body and movement, however when it comes to performance or high performance the demands become more demanding. Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is a training program that develops muscle memory, aiming to improve the technique of dance performers. With this, the program helps to prevent injuries, improve the dancer's ability to perform at their best, using balls, Pilates balls, mats, Thera Bands and other elements in their exercises to promote the development of the proposed activities. The research focuses on collecting, analyzing and discussing information through semi-structured interviews, seeking reports of how PBT contributes to the work of the dancer-performer associated with issues already exposed in the literature. Thinking about the contributions and benefits of dialogues and discussions about PBT, the general objective of this work was to analyze and discuss information and reports about Progressing Ballet Technique in the experience of dance performers. The research is characterized as applied, exploratory, descriptive, with a qualitative approach and field research using semi-structured interviews as instrumentation. With the semi-structured question guide used in this research, we were able to point out benefits, perceptions and observations of the interpreters after their experiences with the practice of PBT, which covered and included: physical performance, improvement in spatial perception, posture and body alignment, better performance in movements which involves strength, muscle memory and body awareness.