Développé Front Course | Isabella

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Who is this for

About this Course

There’s an art (and a science) to lifting your leg high to the front. And it doesn’t involve yanking from the hip. In this course, Isabella guides you through how to train your body to support a high, turned-out développé front using the correct strength, mobility and coordination. You’ll learn how to stop overworking your hip flexors and instead use the deep, supportive muscles that truly create lift.

This isn’t just about height. It’s about control, alignment and artistry. Ready to feel proud of your front leg?

Teacher

Isabella McGuire Mayes

Class Length

3 Lessons

Tags

Stretch

Workout

What you’ll learn

How to work with your psoas, not against it
What stretches actually help you lift higher
The supporting leg’s role in développé success
Imagery and corrections to make your leg line beautiful

Lesson Breakdown

Lesson 1

Développé Front Course – Exercises

Lesson 2

Développé Front Course – Stretches

Lesson 3

Développé Front Course – Final Stretches and Imagery

Is this course for me? Yes if..

You want a higher leg to the front
You often feel tight or blocked when lifting the leg
You want to work with smart muscle engagement

Look for another course if...

You aren’t willing to stretch consistently
You’re already getting full marks on your développé 😉