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Class description: ​Isabella presents a detailed and energetic General/int level classical ballet class, making everyone strive to push themselves and improve. Prepare to enjoy working hard, with a lot of detail in an encouraging atmosphere.
Who is this for?
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Adult ballet beginners ready to explore movement away from the barre
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Dancers who want to improve their understanding of ballet directions (e.g. croisé, effacé, écarté)
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Students working on balance, especially in centre positions like retiré or arabesque
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Beginners who want to learn safe, simple turning drills (e.g. quarter and half turns)
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Anyone who wants to build confidence with small jumps in the centre
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Dancers looking to connect steps smoothly and develop musicality in centre combinations
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Those who feel unsure in the centre and want a supportive, structured environment to improve
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Who is this not for?
- Not for an injured dancer
- Not for a total beginner dancer
- Not for those looking for fast paced combinations
Meet your teacher:
Isabella McGuire Mayes: Isabella was the first British girl to join the Vaganova Academy in Saint Petersburg at 15 years old and graduate 4 years later. The school of Nureyev and Baryshnikov. Isabella became a soloist of The Mikhailovsky Ballet and Eifman Ballet. Later she returned to London to pursue her passion for coaching others. Isabella coaches young students to Adults who want to improve their ballet to another level. Her classes are high energy, challenging, hard working, motivating and inspiring
