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BALLET TRAINING
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From beginner to pro! Over 100 classes and courses helping you reach your goals.
Elite online ballet training – from beginner to pro.
We have an ever growing library of classes designed by vaganova graduate Isabella. Whether you’re starting from the very basics of ballet just starting your journey, or a pro student looking for the extra work outside the studio. We will help you reach your goals. Classes range from ballet classes, flexibility training, strength training and more! One of the most popular elements of our site is the in depth courses where you can delve deep into a specific skill set and learn exactly what it takes. Take a look! We’re excited to have you here.
Latest from the online studio.
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Introduction
Barre Drills
Fouettés At The Barre
Centre Drills On Flat
How To Use Your Back And Core
Pointe Shoes : Starting Well In Your Fouettés
Different Types Of Fouettés
Starting And Finishing Well
Where Should We Spot
How To Gain Speed
Mastering 32 On Pointe
Practice 32 With Us
Level 1:Commonly injured area, demanding rep evolving.Arabesque and overuse settle quickly, muscle spasms, pathology to disc or bony structures like stress fractures, over use, lack of rest, lack of strength in back and core.2. Importance of mobility of tx, can limit function of other areas, load transfer. 3. Controlling use of thoracic extn.4. What is the core, common beliefs, 360 degree support, crunches, deeper muscles.5. Anti extension scissors.6. POS, learning to use the glutes with the back and closing the pelvis for support.7. Working in box plank, dissociation.8. Requirement for good hamstring length and effect on pelvis.9. Working the side of our body, anti lateral flexion. Sh girdle, obliques, glutes.10. Working the glutes for endurance in functional dance positions, dissociating from the back.11. Working in functional compound movements.
Achievements from level 1, tx mobility, activation of core 360.2. Isolating lumbar spine extension, activating the muscles that support this.3. Isolating the sh girdle, ability to ‘get shoulders down’ and connect the core.4. Progressing the deadbug to straight leg and opp arm, longer levers and increased time under tension.5. Combining 2 core areas in one exercise.6. Glute max in more functional position.7. Progressing deadlifts, compound, multiple muscle groups, correct alignment, dissociation.
Learning objs from L1 and 2, mobilise all areas of your spine, what core is and how to find, L3 turns up the intensity to challenge you more and build more resilience. 2. Combining upper and lower back with scap stability, glutes on. L3 aiming to combine many muscle groups. 3. Reflecting on RA and TrA isolation, coupling these together, with increased intensity, using both legs together. 4. Using plank work to allow our body to fire up the core under body weight, learning to shift weight from one side to the other in a controlled way. 5. Side plank for functional training of our supporting leg. How easy this then is in standing.
The importance of pre-fuelling
How to build balanced meals from your store cupboard
How to eat well on a budget
Hydration for performance and recovery
Post-training nutrition and recovery
The role of vitamins, minerals, and supplements
Answers to your most common nutrition questions .
How to shop like a performance nutritionist
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Introduction
Floor Barre Drills
Theraband Drills
Turning Drills At The Barre
Centre Drills
Isabella’s Expert Tutorials and practice
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Floore barre on wall
Happy Hamstrings
Foot and Ankle Injury Prevention
Turnout Stretch Class
Dancers Core
Full Body Stretch
Floor Barre For Developpe
10 Minute Abs
Barre Cardio
Intrinsic Foot Workout
Ballerina Cardio Blast
Positivity Stretch and Flow
Mat Madness Beat Mode
Level 1: Foundation & Mobility (Weeks 1–3)
This level is about waking up the body and preparing it for deeper flexibility.
You’ll focus on:
Gentle mobility drills for hips, hamstrings, and hip flexors
Myofascial release techniques to reduce tension
Introductory stretches with proper alignment
Perfect for complete beginners or anyone returning to stretching after a break. The key here is consistency — showing up and giving your body time to adapt.
Level 2: Active flexibility & Control (Weeks 4-6)
Now that your body is primed, we begin working on active flexibility and control.
You’ll focus on:
Longer hold times in foundational stretches
Chair- and block-assisted drills for depth and support
Active engagement of glutes, core, and legs to create true flexibility. Strengthening supporting muscles around the hips and pelvis. Dynamic stretches to build range and coordination
This level bridges the gap between flexibility and functional mobility — helping you go deeper with control, not force.
Level 3: Find your full range (Weeks 7-9)
You’ve done the groundwork — now it’s time to commit to your full range.
You’ll focus on: Combining mobility, strength, and alignment in full split practice. Holding deeper splits with the aid of props (chair, blocks, wall)
Exploring full range in front and middle splits
Flow-style sessions to connect and challenge your flexibility
Learning your new go-to splits maintenance routine
This level is about owning your flexibility. Whether you’re fully flat or still a few inches away, you’ll come out of this with a strong, safe, and sustainable practice to carry forward.
Floor Barre Core
Turnout Stretch Class
Dancers Core
Advanced Ballet Pointe Course L1
Turnout and Beats Conditioning
Arabesque Workout Advanced
Floor Barre with The Magic Circle
Advanced Stretch
Ultimate Back Workout
Foot & Ankle Dancer Injury Prevention L2
Mat Madness Challenge Day 7 – Turnout and stretch
Strength for Développé
Floor Barre on the Wall
Side Extensions and Mobility
Dancers Core
Foot & Ankle Dancer Injury Prevention L3
Strong Hips and Glutes
Advanced Barre
Floor Barre Core
Advanced Back Flexibility Training
Turnout and Beats Conditioning
Advanced Ballet Pointe Course L1
Grand Allegro Course
Audition Class Barre
Floor Barre Core
Turnout Stretch Class
Dancers Core
Advanced Ballet Pointe Course L1
Turnout and Beats Conditioning
Arabesque Workout Advanced
Floor Barre with The Magic Circle
Advanced Stretch
Ultimate Back Workout
Foot & Ankle Dancer Injury Prevention L2
Mat Madness Challenge Day 7 – Turnout and stretch
Strength for Développé
Floor Barre on the Wall
Side Extensions and Mobility
Dancers Core
Foot & Ankle Dancer Injury Prevention L3
Strong Hips and Glutes
Advanced Barre
Floor Barre Core
Advanced Back Flexibility Training
Turnout and Beats Conditioning
Advanced Ballet Pointe Course L1
Grand Allegro Course
Audition Class Barre
Floor barre Int
Confidence Boosting Full Body Stretch
Slider Core Workout
Intrinsic Foot Workout
Turnout Course L1
How to Improve Attitude and Arabesque
Floor Barre 2.0
Positivity Stretch and Flow
Foot & Ankle Dancer Injury Prevention L1P2
The Psoas Course L1
Turnout Course L2
Balance & Penché Ballet Class
Mat Madness Full Body
Stretches for Side Développé
Strong Jumps Workout
The Psoas Course L2
Stronger Pointe Course L1
Ultimate Back Workout
Floor Barre with The Magic Circle
Full Body Stretch Class
Hip & Core Strength for Extensions
The Psoas Course L3
Petit Allegro Course
Int Barre Focused on Strength & Extensions
Floor Barre on the Wall
Hip mobility and stretch
Foot & Ankle Dancer Injury Prevention
Core & Arms
Spinal mobility
Floor Barre for Développé
Ball the Wall Turnout class
Amazing feet course
Core
Long Hamstrings
Floor Barre on the Wall
Beg. Stretch
Amazing Feet Course L2&L3
Balance Course
Turnout Stretches
Floor Barre 2.0
Hip Manifestation Stretch
Beginner Pointe Course L1
Perfecting Pirouettes en Dehors
Barre Challenge Day 7
Centre Basics
Using the head, style and balance
Adage & strength
Vaganova ports de bras and linking steps
Relevé in the centre and pirouette prep
Walking, Pas balancé & rythym
Linking steps
Jumps
Practice week
Build Strength of the feet, Barre drills establishing correct technique
Building Foot Strength, Barre drills and challenging Centre work with a focus on stamina and many repetitions.
Increased intensity of barre drills and intrinsic foot work.
Continuing from week three, we build the demanding drills
Legs Legs Legs
Strength for développé
Turnout that Booty
Lower Legs of Steel
Lunge and battement
Core Power
Barre HIIT
Stretch and Recover
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ABOUT ISABELLA.
Isabella’s journey wasn’t a smooth one but her ambition, drive and sheer determination wouldn’t let anyone stop her from succeeding. Fast forward and she became the first and youngest British girl to be trained at The Vaganova Ballet Academy.
Isabella practiced day and night. After 2 years of honing her skill she became one of the best dancers in the whole school, standing on the centre barre at Vaganova, (a renowned spot) dancing leading roles with the school at The Mariinsky Theatre.
Our plans.
Discover our very special to offer. Let’s dive in and see which plan will suit your needs best taking your ballet to the next level!
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Watch anytime and anywhere.
- Access to Online Studio Classes
- Live BWI Classes & Recordings
- Access to Online Studio Plans & Courses
- Direct communication with Isabella and the Principal team to discuss goals
- New personalised plan every 8 weeks
- Personalised video where the BWI team walks you through your plan
Soloist
Expect a greater understanding, detailed lessons and big progress.
- Access to Online Studio Classes
- Live BWI Classes & Recordings
- Access to Online Studio Plans & Courses
- Direct communication with Isabella and the Principal team to discuss goals
- New personalised plan every 8 weeks
- Personalised video where the BWI team walks you through your plan
Principal
Structured plans made just for you by Isabella along with direct communication with her.
Isabella will help you reach your desired goals. This gets results.
If no spots, contact us to be put on the waitlist.
- Access to Online Studio Classes
- Live BWI Classes & Recordings
- Access to Online Studio Plans & Courses
- Direct communication with Isabella and the Principal team to discuss goals
- New personalised plan every 8 weeks
- Personalised video where the BWI team walks you through your plan
Our First Retreat.
Join us for an immersive experience that nurtures both body and mind.
The BWI Reset Retreat combines world-class ballet teaching, mindset coaching, and luxurious accommodation on one of Greece’s most iconic islands .
This milestone moment for BWI brings Isabella’s exceptional teaching to an intimate, inspiring setting overlooking the Aegean Sea.
Testimonials for Isabella.
“If you’re an adult ballet dancer who cares about their training then this is the place for you! I’ve tried all the intensives and BWI is by far the best one.”
Sharon Reeve
Adult Ballet Student
Liz Smith
BWI Beginner Intensive
Summer Intensive 2024
Hear from our Community
Katie
BWI Intermediate Intensive
Summer Intensive 2024
Hear from the community
BWI Intensive
Jonathan Chang
BWI Intensive
Meet our student!
BWI Intensive
Our Students
Marta Teghini
Pre Pro Student
Sarah Torri
Adult Dancer
Tamsin Gregory
Adult Dancer
Liz Smith
BWI Beginner Intensive
“If you’re an adult ballet dancer who cares about their training then this is the place for you! I’ve tried all the intensives and BWI is by far the best one.”
Sharon Reeve
Adult Ballet Student
Summer Intensive 2024
Hear from our Community
Katie
BWI Intermediate Intensive
Summer Intensive 2024
Hear from the community
BWI Intensive
Jonathan Chang
BWI Intensive
Meet our student!
BWI Intensive
Our Students
Marta Teghini
Pre Pro Student
Sarah Torri
Adult Dancer
Tamsin Gregory
Adult Dancer
What else we offer.
Personalised plans, live ballet classes and workshops.
Looking for the personal attention you desire?
We offer live online and in person classes weekly. Whenever you can make a live class, Isabella will give you that personal attention you desire. Bespoke tailor made plans and private 1:1 lessons all of which will help you improve drastically.
Interviews with the pros.
Isabella McGuire Mayes • 20 Jan 2024
Interview with Merritt Moore
Welcome to “A Dancer’s Mindset” with I…
Isabella McGuire Mayes • 15 Dec 2023
Interview with Hannah Martin
Welcome to “A Dancer’s Mindset” with Isabella! In …
Isabella McGuire Mayes • 02 Dec 2023
Interview with Victor Caixeta
Welcome to “A Dancer’s Mindset” with I…
Media, blogs and vlogs.
Isabella McGuire Mayes • 19 Nov 2025
Pointe Shoe Care 101: Make Them Last Longer
Looking for practical pointe shoe care you can stick to?…
Isabella McGuire Mayes • 19 Nov 2025
Foot Articulation: Strengthening and Controlling Every Step
Every balance, jump, and turn begins and ends with the f…
Isabella McGuire Mayes • 23 Oct 2025
Mastering Port de Bras: Graceful Arms for Every Level
The Art of Expression Through Arms You might think of fl…
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