PBT Certification Workshops

You are absolutely welcome to join a PBT workshop when pregnant. It is quite common for teachers to attend in various stages of their pregnancy and only participate in exercises they are comfortable with.

There are certain PBT exercises in the course that we don’t recommend whilst pregnant and there are variations of some exercises to suit so it’s important to mention to the tutor of the course when you arrive. They will then be able to offer advice,help throughout the course and ensure you are comfortable. Your health and the well-being of your baby is the most important thing.

If you have booked into a workshop but didn't get an email confirmation then please check your spam/junk mailbox. If it is not there, there may be an issue with your email address. Please contact our customer service team through customerservice@pbt.dance who will be able to assist you further.

If you discover that you are no longer able to attend a workshop that you have scheduled, our policy regarding refunds and credits is outlined below:

Cancellation 30 Days Prior to Workshop: If you inform us 30 days before the workshop date, we will be happy to issue a full refund or offer you a credit that can be used towards a future workshop.

Cancellation Between 30 and 15 Days Prior: If you contact us to cancel within 30 days but it is 15 days before the workshop, we can provide you with a credit that can be utilised for another workshop. Please note that the credit must be used for a workshop that is held by the same tutor or in the same country of the one you booked into.

Cancellation Within 15 Days: In the event that you contact us and the workshop is within 15 days time and we are unable to fill your spot from our waitlist. Then we are unable to provide you with a refund or credit. You are welcome to transfer your registration to someone you know or we can provide you with a coupon for a years worth of online training where you will be able to study at your own pace as well as apply for certification through the online portal.

Sold-Out Workshops: If the workshop is sold out, we often can fill your spot from the waitlist and if so, able to provide you with a full refund or credit. The more notice you provide us, the more likely we will be able to fill your position.

Transferring Your Position: If you cannot attend the workshop, you are welcome to transfer your position to someone else with 72 hours' notice.

Please contact us at customerservice@pbt.dance to inform us of your situation, and we will assist you according to these policies. We understand that plans can change and are here to help accommodate your needs as best as we can.

Certainly, there's no issue with transferring your workshop reservation to another person as long as you are able to inform us at least 72 hours prior to the workshop. To make the process smoother, please send us an email at customerservice@pbt.dance. In the email, kindly include the workshop details you are currently booked for as well as the complete name, email address and mobile number of the individual you would like to transfer your spot to.

We understand the challenges of travelling with equipment to attend our workshops. Unfortunately, as our instructors often travel themselves from different states or countries, we are unable to provide extra equipment for borrowing during the workshop. We will have pumps available at the workshop, so you can bring the balls deflated which would normally fit in a carry-on suitcase along with the rest of the equipment required for the workshop. We appreciate your understanding.

Certainly! You're more than welcome to participate in a workshop that isn't based in your country. Please note that the language the workshop is presented in is normally the language of the host country unless advertised on the description of the workshop. Please double-check this and the time zone differences before to ensure it will work for you before booking. If you have any questions or need assistance in choosing the workshop, don't hesitate to reach out to us.

No, they're not solely for ballet teachers. Our workshops are designed to benefit dance teachers of any style, pilates, yoga, and gymnastics instructors, as well as physiotherapists, dance professors, and those involved in dance medicine. Generally, we welcome participants who are 18years of age or older. However, it's important to note that our workshops are not open to dance students who are not studying to teach.

We're always excited to discover places where we can hold our workshops. If you're interested in having a workshop at your studio, we would be thrilled to consider it. Please get in touch with us at customerservice@pbt.dance. Provide us with some details about your venue or studio. It would be great if you could include information such as the location, size (in square feet or meters) and a few photos of the space. We appreciate your interest in hosting us.

Depending on the workshop, we can often provide a discount for group bookings. Please get in touch with the team through customerservice@pbt.dance and we will do the best we can to accomodate!

You are absolutely welcome to join our workshop, even with an injury that might limit your full engagement in all of the exercises. It is quite common for teachers to attend our workshops during their recovery. If active participation isn’t possible, observing exercises and learning from the others can still offer valuable insights.

It is important to mention to the tutor of the course when you arrive. They will then be able to offer advice, help throughout the course and ensure you are comfortable. It is important to discuss with your doctor to understand your limitations during your recovery and communicate this advice with the tutor.

Your safety is paramount and we will aim to make your workshop experience as comfortable and rewarding as possible, irrespective of your level of physical participation.

As our workshops often sell out we don't have a set deadline for bookings. To ensure you secure a spot, we strongly advise booking as early as possible to avoid missing out.

I'm sorry to hear that the workshop you're interested in is currently sold out. I would definitely recommend joining our wait list. Should any positions become available, or if we're able to increase the capacity of the workshop, we will contact you as soon as possible. Joining the wait list is the best way to ensure you're notified promptly of any openings.

Unfortunately our in-person workshops are not also offered online / virtually. These workshops are specifically tailored for an in-person environment to provide hands-on training with direct interaction.

We appreciate your interest in attending a workshop and understand that it might be inconvenient if you are unable to attend one in person. Please keep an eye out on our website as we still occasionally offer online workshops.

Alternatively, we do have online training through our website where you can study at your own pace and apply for certification through the online portal. You can sign up through our website for this and we offer a free trial to check it out first before paying anything. There is no commitment with the online training and you can cancel anytime.

All bookings for workshops will need to be through our website where payments can be made by debit card, credit card or Alipay. For workshops located in South America, there are other payment methods offered which are visuable when going through the registration process. 

If you need to pay by bank transfer, depending on the location of the workshop this sometimes can be possible Please get in touch with customer service via customerservice@pbt.dance to discuss. Unfortunately cash can never be accepted for workshops.

PBT認證完全獲得知名機構認可，可用於滿足持續專業發展（CPD）的要求。以下是各級認證所對應的學時：

1級 - 參加教師培訓課或通過在線學習申請。值6 CPD小時。

2級 - 參加教師培訓課或通過在線學習申請。值9 CPD小時。

3級 - 參加教師培訓課或通過在線學習申請。額外3 CPD小時。

The following is required for the workshop:

Exercise Ball / Fit Ball

3 x Fusion Balls: Also known as small exercise balls or Pilates balls. If these are not available, a toy ball can be used as a substitute. The required size is between 20-22 cm (8-9 inches) in diameter.

Resistance Band: Often referred to as a Theraband. You will need one that is 3 metres long, of medium strength, and approximately 15 cm wide.

Massage Ball: Should be around 6-8 cm in diameter.

Yoga Mat

If you don’t already have these items or finding it difficult to source locally, we do have these available to purchase from our store via www.pbtstore.com

While it is not an ideal situation, we understand that circumstances may require you to bring your baby along to the workshop and we will do our best to accommodate. As it's crucial for all attendees to focus throughout, we will require your help in ensuring that your baby's presence doesn't cause a distraction.

Unfortunately we don't allow people to come and watch the workshop as it is distracting for others. If you're unable to participate in some of the exercises due to an injury, this is perfectly okay but active engagement in other ways is necessary to complete the course and receive certification. Even if you're not physically participating in some of the exercises, the instructor may ask you to discuss your understanding of the exercises by explaining how you would teach them to others. This kind of involvement is essential for a learning experience and meeting the certification criteria. Please get in touch with our team to discuss further via customerservice@pbt.dance

Yes, we can arrange for the workshop to be paid in instalments however, the final payment must be made before the workshop date. If you're interested in setting up a payment plan, please reach out to our customer service team at customerservice@pbt.dance. 

If you discover that you are no longer able to attend a workshop that you have scheduled, our policy regarding refunds and credits is outlined below:

Cancellation 30 Days Prior to Workshop: If you inform us 30 days before the workshop date, we will be happy to issue a full refund or offer you a credit that can be used towards a future workshop.

Cancellation Between 30 and 15 Days Prior: If you contact us to cancel within 30 days but it is 15 days before the workshop, we can provide you with a credit that can be utilised for another workshop. Please note that the credit must be used for a workshop that is held by the same tutor or in the same country of the one you booked into.

Cancellation Within 15 Days: In the event that you contact us and the workshop is within 15 days time and we are unable to fill your spot from our waitlist. Then we are unable to provide you with a refund or credit. You are welcome to transfer your registration to someone you know or we can provide you with a coupon for a years worth of online training where you will be able to study at your own pace as well as apply for certification through the online portal.

Sold-Out Workshops: If the workshop is sold out, we often can fill your spot from the waitlist and if so, able to provide you with a full refund or credit. The more notice you provide us, the more likely we will be able to fill your position.

Transferring Your Position: If you cannot attend the workshop, you are welcome to transfer your position to someone else with 72 hours' notice.

Please contact us at customerservice@pbt.dance to inform us of your situation, and we will assist you according to these policies. We understand that plans can change and are here to help accommodate your needs as best as we can.

We are an Australian company and some banks will apply an automatic block for an international payment and unfortunately you will need to ring your bank to temporary stop this block before making the payment. We are sorry for this inconvienance but it is out of our control. If you are still having issues, please contact us via customerservice@pbt.dance

If you successfully complete all components of the workshop and your certification is confirmed with the Tutor, you will receive your certificate by email within 72 hours.

Along with your certificate, you’ll also get details on how to:

• Access your free month of online training, and
• Set up your profile on our Certified Teachers Directory.

If you have having troubles registering for the workshop it could be one of two reasons:

a) Browser issues. Please try switching browsers e.g. from Firefox to Chrome and try again.

b) Payment block from bank. We are an Australian company and some banks will apply an automatic block for an international payment and unfortunately you will need to ring your bank to temporary stop this block before making the payment.

If you are still having issues, please get in touch with us via email at customerservice@pbt.dance

When you sign up for the workshop you will come across a button where you can enter your coupon code. Simply enter your coupon code in that area and the discount will be applied. If you encounter any problems or have any questions please feel free to reach out to us via customerservice@pbt.dance

Yes, two people are absolutely welcome to both share a device for an online workshop as long as both are individually registered.

In this situation, we do recommend to look at where you will both do the workshop to ensure there is enough space. Normally 5 square metres (or 55 sq. feet) is needed per person. We also encourage to connect a computer to a large screen or TV for the workshop so you can both clearly see the instructions & demonstrations.

Sometimes, we have equipment that you can buy at the workshop. If this option is available for your workshop, we will inform all registered participants.

It is ideal to have the notes printed for the workshop to allow you to easily write your own notes down as we go through the course. This will be helpful for quick reference when looking back through the exercises taught on the day. However, if printing is not possible or if you prefer, you can have the notes on your phone or tablet. In this case, we recommend having a notepad or digital tool ready to jot down your own personal notes.

Yes we can do this for you as long as the workshop is at least 15 days in the future and is run by the same tutor or in the same country. If the workshop is in less than 15 days and you are unable to attend then we are unable to provide you with a transfer unfortunately. You are welcome to transfer your registration to someone you know or we can provide you with a coupon for a years worth of online training where you will be able to study at your own pace as well as apply for certification through the online portal.

Sold-Out Workshops: If the workshop is sold out, we often can fill your spot from the waitlist and if so, able to provide you with a full refund or credit for another workshop. The more notice you provide us, the more likely we will be able to fill your position.

Please contact us at customerservice@pbt.dance to inform us of your situation, and we will assist you according to these policies. We understand that plans can change and are here to help accommodate your needs as best as we can.

Currently, this option isn't available through our website. However, if you need this option then please reach out to us via email at customerservice@pbt.dance and the team will be able to assist.

Our workshops are designed to educate and equip attendees with the tools they need to succeed. While we don’t expect participants to complete every exercise with perfect ease, it is important that the Tutor feels confident you fully understand and can pass on the exercises to your community, students, and clients.

If for any reason you do not receive certification right away, our customer service team will provide constructive feedback and grant you access to our free online training portal. This will allow you to complete the assessments at your own pace and achieve certification once you’re ready.

PBT is designed to be beneficial for everyone, regardless of any individual's age or skill level. The program is divided into categories based on ages.

Sub Junior Program (6 - 8 year olds): This program is tailored for dancers introducing them to the elements of PBT. It focuses on nurturing their development and providing an understanding of basic ballet technique.

Junior Program (9 - 11 year olds): Aimed at children this segment builds upon the fundamentals taught in the Sub Junior Program. It focuses on the development of strength and flexibility. 

Senior Program (12 - 14 year olds): Designed for teenagers this level concentrates on techniques and incorporates strength building exercises that support the increasing demands of ballet training during this age.

Advanced Program (15 - Pre Professional): This program is geared towards serious ballet students as well as professional dancers who want to enhance their performance skills, stamina and technical precision.

Adult Program: (Beginner onwards); Specifically crafted for adult learners this program caters to both beginners and those with ballet experience. It focuses on body conditioning and improving technique.

These age recommendations are for students who are regularly attending ballet class. For recreational students (those attending a ballet class once a week or less) it is recommended for the students to start one level down and move up to the next level once they feel confident and secure with the exercises.

The quality of training takes precedence over simply progressing through levels. We encourage repeating classes and exercises, emphasising confidence over speed of advancement. 

There are many benefits of practicing PBT, for dancers as well as any individual looking for a body conditioning program. Some of the benefits of PBT include:

Enhancing Strength & Stamina: PBT helps in the development of strength and endurance through meticulously targeting and working the muscles needed for ballet and other dance forms.

Increasing flexibility: Regular PBT practice can dramatically improve individuals flexibility through exercises that focus on stretching and lengthening of the muscles. PBT's ballet-inspired movements target the body's full range of motion with emphasis on gradual and controlled stretching.

Improved Posture and Alignment: PBT places a strong emphasis on cultivating proper posture, alignment, harmonious balance and coordination throughout their body. Participating in PBT, individuals will learn to maintain elegance and balance, contributing to a healthier spine as well as body alignment. 

Elevated Body Awareness and Control: PBT deepens the understanding of an individual understanding of how their body moves and how the difficult muscles function together during movements. This increased body awareness helps dancers with greater control over their movements, helping to enhance their performance. 

Injury Prevention and Recovery: PBT's balanced & targeted approach with non-weight bearing exercises not only helps prevent dance related injuries but also supports the rehabilitation process for those recovering from injuries, emphasizing technique and alignment for healthier movement patterns.

Boosted Coordination: PBT is designed to challenge and improve balance & coordination which is not only crucial in dance but all physical activities.

Improved Muscle Tone and Conditioning: PBT contributes to improved muscle tone and conditioning through targeted exercises that engage the deep core muscles along with stabilizing muscles of the back, hips and shoulders. By emphasising on slow, controlled movements that require precision and endurance, PBT effectively enhances muscle tone and leads to a stronger, more resilient body.

PBT is incredibly beneficial for those recovering from injuries and especially for injury prevention for dancers. The program does this through:

Strengthening supporting muscles: PBT exercises not only target the muscle groups used in dance but also focus on strengthening the muscles around the joints and core. By building up these supporting muscles, they provide support and stability during dance movements, reducing the risk of injuries.

Improving technique: PBT emphasises alignment and technique, helping dancers avoid mistakes that can lead to injuries, such as incorrect posture or imbalanced muscle usage.

Safely enhancing flexibility: PBT utilises specific ballet-inspired movements and positions that target the body's full range of motion, emphasising gradual, controlled stretches and strengthening exercises. Flexibility is crucial in dance but needs to be developed gradually to avoid overstretching or strain. 

Promoting Body Awareness: Understanding one's body and its limitations plays a significant role in injury prevention. PBT deepens the understanding of an individual understanding of how their body moves and how the difficult muscles function together during movements. This increased body awareness helps dancers with greater control over their movements and helps students recognise when they are putting themselves at risk of injury. 

Gentle on the body: PBT exercises offer a controlled approach with non-weigh bearing exercises, making it perfect for injury rehabilitation, especially for dancers.

PBT is designed to be introduced to anyone at any age or skill level but the earliest we recommend it should be adopted is at the age of 6 with the Sub Junior program. This level focuses on nurturing students development and providing an understanding of basic ballet technique.

Managing multiple ages and levels in a single PBT class, like combining Junior and Senior students, is quite feasible and not a problem with effective planning. Simply split the class into two groups. Start with exercises common to both levels, like "turnout," and use the same music to maintain a cohesive class flow. Though this requires a bit of extra class planning, each exercise is designed to progress and relate across levels, making it entirely possible to cater to different ages and skills in one session efficiently.

PBT offers an approach that complements ballet training, providing dancers with valuable tools. PBT is designed to be used alongside traditional ballet classes, acting as a helpful supplement to enhance and support the techniques learned in ballet.

PBT is designed to refine your technique holistically which in turn improves your performance. PBT works your muscle memory, refines your technique, and fostering an understanding of body mechanics. This results in controlled movements that contribute to an overall elevation of artistic quality in dance. Here are some of the aspects of how PBT helps improve performance:

Improved Muscle Memory: PBT exercises are specifically designed to ingrain movements into your muscle memory. This results in a fluid execution of ballet techniques, allowing you to perform complex sequences with greater ease and confidence.

Enhanced Technique: Through its targeted exercises, PBT helps refine your ballet technique by working on core strength, balance, alignment, and flexibility – all elements of ballet. This improvement leads to lines, better balance, and graceful movements.

Heightened Control and Precision: Through heightened body awareness fostered by PBT training, you gain control over your movements. This control is crucial for executing precise and nuanced choreography while minimising the likelihood of mistakes during performances.

Injury Prevention: Strengthening the muscles used in ballet and enhancing flexibility are components of PBT that contribute to injury prevention. By reducing the risk of injuries, you can perform consistently at any level.

Enhanced Artistic Expression: PBT not only enhances your skills but also allows for a deeper expression of artistry in your ballet performances. By managing the aspects, you can dedicate more attention to conveying emotions and telling stories through your dance.

Improved Stamina and Endurance: Engaging in PBT conditioning helps build stamina and endurance, crutical for any performance. 

PBT is indeed suitable and recommended for individuals who engage in dance on a recreational basis. The program helps boost flexibility, strength, and overall body awareness, but above all, help reduce the risk of injuries. Regardless of whether someone takes dance seriously or pursues it more for fun and fitness, nobody wants to be injured, especially when it can lead to long-term harm to the body.

Yes, we do have an ambassador program and always thrilled to welcome new members to our team. If you're interested please reach out to us via email at customerservice@pbt.dance.

Please share some information about yourself and the team will connect you with the appropriate person for your region. 

Fantastic! Regardless of your age or skill level, PBT is going to be fantastic for you. The first place to start would be to choose the level that is appropriate for you. Each level has an age recommendation connected to it; however, if you are dancing more for recreational purposes, then we advise starting a level down and building up once you feel confident and secure with the exercises.

We recommend using our online training platform, and within your level, navigate to the classes section where you will be able to follow along with a teacher through the exercises, which will slowly build in difficulty from class to class. We recommend you do each class 2 or 3 times before progressing to the next. If there are any particular areas you would like to focus on, for example, your Port De Bras, you can navigate to the appropriate category within each level of the website to find tutorials that are focused within the category level.

We have a directory of Certified PBT Teachers that you can use to find one in your area. Please navigate to the teachers' directory in the menu of our website, where you will then be able to filter by location, find any schools the teacher is currently teaching at, as well as email a teacher directly.

The best way to contact us is via email at customerservice@pbt.dance. Alternatively, please get in touch through a direct message via our social media platforms. 

PBT is not limited to just ballet dancers; it also offers benefits for individuals seeking a program for general body conditioning. 

Comprehensive Body Workout: PBT exercises target muscle groups promoting strength, flexibility and balance. This makes PBT a great workout routine, for people who don't dance but want a rounded fitness approach.

Preventing Injuries and Supporting Recovery: PBT is created to strengthen the core, improve balance, and develop muscle control as well as endurance. This unique approach not only aids in the proper execution of movements which reduce the risk of injury but facilitates the rehabilitation process.

For those recovering from injuries, PBT's low-impact exercises can be particularly beneficial, allowing for the gradual rebuilding of strength and flexibility in a controlled and safe manner.

Improved Posture and Body Awareness: Regular PBT training improves posture and body awareness, which benefits not only dancers but anyone looking to enhance their overall physical condition and body alignment.

To become a certified PBT teacher, you can either attend one of our live workshops or study through our online training platform at your own pace and apply for certification.

Live Workshops: A full-day intensive workshop (or two half-day sessions), available globally in-person at select studios or via live Zoom sessions. Our live workshops offer an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in the PBT methodology, interact directly with our master tutor, and engage in real-time feedback and hands-on learning experiences. This vibrant learning environment not only enhances your understanding of PBT but also fosters networking with fellow dance educators. To discover workshops near you, explore the ‘Teachers Workshops’ section on our website.

Online training: For those who value flexibility and self-paced learning, our online platform is the perfect alternative. By creating a teacher’s account on our website, you can access comprehensive PBT training materials and proceed to the certification application after thoroughly studying the program’s exercises. This option allows you to tailor your learning experience to your schedule and pace, ensuring you absorb every detail of the PBT technique at your convenience.

Both of these routes aim to provide training in PBT, equipping you with the necessary knowledge and skills to become a certified PBT teacher. 

作為一名PBT認證教師，您將加入一個充滿活力的舞蹈專業人士網絡，這為合作機會、職業發展和就業前景的提升打開了一道新的大門。同時，該認證已獲得全球知名機構的認可，可用於滿足持續專業發展（CPD）的要求。

We have a certified teachers directory on our website where you will be able to view the profiles of all our wonderful PBT certified teachers whilst filtering the list by location. Within each profile you will find a button to send the teacher an email if you would like to contact them.

Upon successful completion of a PBT Certification Teachers workshop you will be rewarded with the certification and have an opportunity to create a profile on our certified teachers directory. Being listed in the directory not only acknowledges your accomplishment but also increases your visibility to prospective students or dance studios searching for qualified PBT teachers.

No, the PBT Teachers Certification only equips you with the skills and knowledge to teach the program effectively to students. It doesn’t include the authority or responsibility of training and certifying other teachers.

The reason behind the requirement for teachers to renew their certification annually is to keep the certified teachers' directory updated with those currently actively involved in teaching PBT. This yearly renewal process ensures that a high standard of teaching is maintained within the PBT community and guarantees that students seeking PBT instruction are connected with teachers who not only hold certification but also actively practice and improve their PBT teaching skills. The renewal process has been designed to be simple. It doesn't consume too much time, consisting of just a few essential questions to verify your continued engagement in teaching PBT. 

No, there is no requirement for you to make any payment for the renewal of your certification with PBT. The purpose of the renewal process is to ensure that our directory stays updated and showcases teachers who are actively involved in teaching PBT. This process primarily focuses on maintaining the accuracy and relevance of the directory rather than imposing any extra financial burden on teachers. Our objective is to offer students an up-to-date resource for finding PBT teachers and accurately portray the PBT teaching community.

If you're a certified teacher, you'll be automatically included in the teacher's directory once you have an online account with us. Here's how it works: if you've completed a workshop and received your certificate, simply sign up with the email you used for the workshop registration. This way, your account gets linked, and your profile will begin to show up in the directory.

For those who have completed their certification online, we'll upgrade your account automatically.

Afterward, you can personalise your profile by adding a photo, bio, and other details. Just head over to the 'account' section in your menu.

If your account has an ‘upload certificate’ option in the menu, then your account hasn’t been upgraded to a certified account. Press this button to submit your certificate. Once you submit this, our team will verify it and upgrade your account accordingly.

To update your profile in the PBT teachers directory, log in. Navigate to the 'Account' section. From there, choose 'Manage Your Profile', where you can make changes to your biography, upload a photo, add links, and specify the schools you teach at or want to promote. This way, your updated information will be visible in the PBT teachers' directory.

To find out about upcoming PBT workshops, click on the Workshops tab in the menu on our website There, you will find a schedule of all the workshops we offer. You can easily narrow down your search by selecting your country and region.

Whether you want to improve your skills or obtain certification, these workshops provide an opportunity for professional development. If you have any questions or need assistance while exploring workshop options, feel free to reach out to us through email at customerservice@pbt.dance. We are here to support you throughout the process.

If there isn't a PBT workshop planned in your area, you can easily stay informed about workshops by subscribing to our mailing list. This way, you'll receive notifications as soon as new workshop schedules are announced, particularly those in your region. To subscribe, simply scroll to the bottom of our website where you'll find the option "Subscribe to our newsletter." Provide your email address and other necessary details. You'll start receiving updates and notifications regarding upcoming workshops launched in your region.