Advanced Pointe Course | ISABELLA

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Who is this for

About this Course

This course is for dancers who already feel confident at the barre and are ready to challenge their pointework in the centre.

Isabella starts with targeted conditioning exercises for ankle and calf strength, then moves through a demanding Vaganova-style barre before heading into centrework. You’ll cover everything from fondu to ronds en l’air to pirouettes on pointe – all with the clean technique and musicality Isabella is known for. Expect sweat, detail and pointe-perfect precision.

Teacher

Isabella McGuire Mayes

Class Length

4 Lessons

Tags

Ballet

What you’ll learn

Strengthening drills for calves, ankles and lower legs
Advanced barre sequences to refine your centre control
How to build stamina and precision for pointe in adage and pirouettes
Vaganova exercises Isabella swears by for daily pointe conditioning
Real insight into what makes a dancer stage-ready on pointe

Lesson Breakdown

Lesson 1

Advanced Pointe Course – Introduction

Lesson 2

Advanced Pointe Course – Lesson 1

Lesson 3

Advanced Pointe Course – Lesson 2

Lesson 4

Advanced Pointe Course – Final lesson

Is this course for me? Yes if..

You’re training at an advanced or professional level
You feel strong at the barre and want to challenge your centrework
You want to build power, control and stamina en pointe
You’re preparing for exams, auditions or stage performances
You love working hard and sweating smart

Look for another course if...

You’re still working on pointe confidence at the barre
You’ve just started pointe or haven’t built strength in your feet yet
You’re looking for beginner foot prep or alignment work
You’re returning from a foot or ankle injury