Learn Variations With Isabella
Isabella McGuire Mayes • 4 Lessons
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Introduction
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Fairy Doll40:00
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Pas d’esclave40:00
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Talisman30:00
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Black Swan30:00
Learn Variations with Isabella Step by Step!
Course outline
About this course:
This Course will teach you iconic variations step by step with Isabella. We will be learning variations which are commonly used for showcases, auditions & competitions.
The Variations will range in difficulty from slightly easier to extremely technical.
In each video you will get a performance of the variation from behind the dancer so you can pick up any steps you are unsure of and dance with them.
We have to build strong technical ability and of course bring artistic nuance and style across allowing us to captivate the audience. Use this course as a learning resource, a second opinion from your teacher, extra coaching tips and to simply enjoy and learn for yourself be it at home and in the studio.
With Isabella’s help, you will also understand what is looked for in a variation, where we need to give our focus and how we can make them even better.
We are so passionate about ballet here and we hope you enjoy this course!
Course Breakdown:
This is a wonderful variation. Set in a Toy shop at night, the highlight of this ballet is the dance of The Fairy Doll with the two adoring clowns either side of her. This variation although simple to learn has technical skill, strength, character and stamina.
This Variation is called ‘The dance of the Slave’ from the Ballet Le Corsaire. A very versatile variation with jumps and turns as well as telling a story. We need to see the strength in the character Gulnare whilst we also see her struggle to be free.
The Pas de deux Talisman, is something to behold. It is dramatic and strong. By contrast this variation is sweet and soft. The movements must convey that. The music is light and delicate, our arms must be too.
Probably one of the most iconic Variations. I have always taken a lot of inspiration from Ulyana Lopatkina in this role. Her nuance is something to behold. We discuss that here. An extremely technical variation whilst conveying the strong and seductive character of Odile.
What you’ll learn
- Iconic Variations
- Audition and Competition Variations
- Technical Cues
- Artistic Nuance
- View from behind the dancer for ease of picking up.
- What Isabella looks for in a variation
Meet your teacher:
Isabella McGuire Mayes:
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 and later danced with Eifman Ballet as a soloist . Isabella then founded BWI helping dancers worldwide both with her platform, podcast and intensives. Helping others succeed is her passion.
Who is this for?
- The intermediate dancer looking to learn repertoire
- The vocational student looking to extra insight into a variation
- Students preparing for Competition or audition
- Dancers wanting to to get better artistic nuance
Who is this not for?
- Not for the complete beginner or beginner
- Not for someone who doesn’t know all ballet terminology
- Not for someone looking for a workout
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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Yoga for Turnout, Arabesque, Hamstrings, upper back, spine mobility, core strength and breathe work meditation
Yoga for Hamstrings, Balance, Supporting leg, Full Body Flow, Splits, Shoulder Release, and Colour meditation.
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, challenging centre work and intrinsic foot work.
Continuing from week three, we build the demanding drills, ending with the challenging Improver Centre with many repetitions.
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, Centre work and intrinsic foot work.
Continuing from week three, we build the demanding drills, ending with the challenging Improver Centre with many repetitions.
Building Foot Strength and Injury Prevention
Building Foot Strength, Balance and stability, Barre drills and basic Pointe work.
Building Foot Strength, Balance and stability, Barre drills, Pointe work, increasing the demands.
Continuing from week three, we build demanddrills, ending with a pointe beginner barre that with the barre combines all we have learned feeling stronger than before.
Yoga for Turnout, Arabesque, Hamstrings, upper back, spine mobility, core strength and breathe work meditation
Yoga for Hamstrings, Balance, Supporting leg, Full Body Flow, Splits, Shoulder Release, and Colour meditation.
Hip Mobility and Stretch, Floor Barre 2.0, Turnout Stretches, Psoas work
Turnout and Beats Conditioning, Stretch and imagery for turnout, Connect with the deep rotators, Psoas work
Exercises for turnout, Floor Barre intermediate, Hip manifestation stretch, Psoas work
Floor Barre with the Magic Circle, Strong Hips and Glutes, Turnout Stretches, Psoas work
Floor Barre 2.0, Turnout and Beats, Hip mobility and stretch, Floor Barre core, Hip Manifestation Stretch, Psoas work
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Hip Mobility And Stretch, Connect with your turnout, Floor Barre 2.0, Strong Hips and Glutes, Hip Manifestation Stretch, Psoas Work.
Confidence Boosting Full Body Stretch
Intermediate Hip Stretches
Long Hamstring Stretches
Positivity Stretch and Flow
Long Hamstring Stretches
Intermediate Back Stretches
Full Body Stretch Class
Long Hamstring Stretches
Intermediate Hip Stretches
Confidence Boosting Full Body Stretch
Intermediate Back Stretches
Positivity Stretch and Flow
Long Hamstring Stretches
Confidence Boosting Full Body Stretch
Intermediate Hip Stretches
Long Hamstring Stretches
Positivity Stretch and Flow
Long Hamstring Stretches
Intermediate Back Stretches
Full Body Stretch Class
Long Hamstring Stretches
Intermediate Hip Stretches
Confidence Boosting Full Body Stretch
Intermediate Back Stretches
Positivity Stretch and Flow
Long Hamstring Stretches
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