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Balance Course – Lesson 116:00
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Balance Course – Lesson 220:00
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Balance Course – Lesson 310:00
Introduction
Wе all need balance in life right? Welcome to the Balance Course!
Course outline
About this ballet balance course
We all need balance in life, don’t we? That’s precisely what this ballet balance course is about! This course will help you hold your arabesque balance longer, improve your turns, and make your dancing more impressive. We will cover exercises to strengthen crucial parts of the body for balance, discuss techniques to achieve balance quickly, and teach you how to balance on one leg with the leg above 90 degrees. Additionally, we will show you how to use your arms and legs effectively in class to achieve seamless movement with excellent balance.
You will need a theraband, a small Pilates ball, and a wobble board or foam balance block. This course is suitable for all levels.
Ballet balance course breakdown
In this lesson we will be looking at exercises to strengthen the ankles and sides of the hips. We need not only strong and stable ankles but if our hips are unstable we won’t be able to hold our balance as well as needed. I will take you through some of my favourite exercises in this lesson to help you. You will need a theraband and pilates ball, foam block or unstable service for this class.
In this lesson we will be focusing on training the ankle strength and leg stability when balancing with the leg above 90 degrees. This is a skill we all need. When we do arabesque/ leg extentions that are higher, it is even more impressive when we can balance effectively. You will need a wobble board and small pilates ball for this class.
In this lesson we will be learning about how to find your balance quickly! When landing from a jump or going into a rise on one leg. Isabella will take you through exericses. You can use a wobble board or a foam block which is what isabella uses. We finish the lesson with isabella telling you how to use your arms and legs in class effectively to achieve goo balance so you can put your new found strength and conditioned body to practice!
Meet your ballet teacher
Isabella McGuire Mayes
Founder
Isabella trained at The Royal Ballet School and then became the first British girl to join the Vaganova Ballet Academy in Saint Petersburg at 15 where she studied for 4 years. She joined the Mikhailovsky Ballet in Russia as a soloist and later danced with Eifman Ballet.
What you’ll learn in our ballet balance course
- Stabilising exercises for the ankles
- Exercises to strengthen the hips
- Challenging Balance exercises with the wobble board, Pilates ball and foam board
- Exercises to improve balance on demi pointe
- Exercises to find balance quickly
Who is this for?
- For the dancer struggling with balance and stability
- For the dancer struggling with pirouettes
- For the dancer with weak ankles and lower legs
- For the dancers struggling to land jumps on one leg
- For all levels
- Good level of fitness required
Who is this not for?
- Not for the dancer with a very weak core
- Not for the dancer with poor posture
- Not for the dancer who struggles standing on demi pointe
Pricing.
Each tier has something very special to offer. Let’s dive in and see which plan will suit your needs best taking your ballet to the next level!
Corps
Watch anytime and anywhere.
- Access to Online Studio Classes
- Access to Online Studio Plans & Courses
- Live Weekly Online Classes
- 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
- Access to Online Studio Plans & Courses
- Live Weekly Online Classes
- 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
- Access to Online Studio Plans & Courses
- Live Weekly Online Classes
- 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
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