Why Ballet Is the Best Foundation for All Dance Styles
Ballet is universally known as the strongest foundation for dance — and at Prynstev Ballet Academy, we see this reflected in the growth of our dancers every day. Ballet develops essential skills that support every movement-based art form: posture, alignment, balance, core strength, coordination, musicality, and discipline. These fundamentals allow dancers to move with control, clarity, and confidence, whether they’re practicing classical ballet or exploring other styles such as contemporary, modern, jazz, ballroom, or commercial dance. Through our structured Vaganova training, dancers learn exact placement and how to initiate movement from the correct muscles, creating refinement and artistry that carry into all forms of dance.
At PBA, we don’t only teach ballet — we build versatile dancers. Many of our students train in multiple styles, including Contemporary Fusion, Contemporary Modern, Contemporary for Kids, and Adult Dance programs, alongside their ballet technique classes. Ballet gives them a technical advantage: they pick up choreography faster, transition more smoothly, and develop expressive, coordinated movement that enhances their performance in every style they take. Parents and dancers often notice how ballet strengthens flexibility, musicality, stamina, and grace across all their classes.
What sets Prynstev Ballet Academy apart is our commitment to developing dancers who are strong, adaptable, and prepared for any artistic path they choose. Ballet may lay the foundation — but PBA helps dancers build the full structure. Whether your dancer dreams of excelling in classical ballet, shining on the contemporary stage, or gaining versatility for competitions and future opportunities, training at PBA sets them up for success in every form of dance.
