Ballet Variations Course Part 3
Isabella McGuire Mayes • 3 Lessons
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Introduction
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Variations Course – Dulcinea30:00
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Variations Course – Medora, Garden scene26:00
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Variations Course – Giselle Act 124:00
Course outline
About this ballet variations course.
Welcome to The final part to our Ballet Variations course series 1.
You can find the other two parts in our library of courses.
In this course we will be tackling, Medora garden scene which is so special for me. It’s what I did at The Mariinsky. Along with Dulcinea from Don Q and the iconic Giselle Act 1 solo.
All these variations are demanding and enchanting. We have to build strong technical ability and of course bring artistic nuance and style across allowing us to captivate the audience.
Use these courses 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.
We are so passionate about ballet here and we hope you enjoy this course!
Ballet Variations Course breakdown.
This variation is a personal favourite. It has everything in it! Balance, jumps, hops you name it! The variation is from Don Quixote, during the dream scene where Don Quixote is dreaming, he sees the beautiful kitri amongst a forest of beautiful dancers. This needs to come across in the movements. Soft, elegant and pure. It’s a perfect solo to show versatility and technical precision. If you’re not so great at something such as hopes on pointe, it’s the perfect time to gain strength in that area and work on a variation that challenges you!. I love to watch Novikova in this role. With her purity of lines and technique she really is Kitri in the dream scene!
This variation holds a special place in my heart as it’s what I performed at Mariinsky for my graduation! I remember working tirelessly in the studio on all the finer details. It’s a short variation so giving impact is key! Altynai Asylmuratova coached me on this which you will know was one of her most thought after roles. Here with my student Hetty I will share what was shared to me!
One of the most iconic variations. The joyous Giselle who loves to dance more than anything. She’s young, she’s full of life and this needs to come across to your audience. This variation is full of technical challenge. Turns in attitude, balance and tricky hops! If executed well, it looks easy to watch drawing the audience in and captivating them.
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 variations course.
- Medora variation, Le jardin Animé
- Dulcinea, Don Quixote
- Giselle Act 1
- Nuance and artistic interpretation
- What brings a variation alive
- Technical tips for complex moments within the variation
- The details that most miss
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
- Dancers wanting to to get better at artistic nuance
- Dancers who want to learn what isabella looks for in a variation.
Who is this not for?
- Not for the complete 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
Related courses.
Take a look at our related courses below.
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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
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
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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
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Mat Madness Turnout, Floor barre with magic circle, Turnout stretching and imagery, Turnout stretches, Turnout and beats, Psoas Work
Hip Mobility And Stretch, Connect with your turnout, Floor Barre 2.0, Strong Hips and Glutes, Hip Manifestation Stretch, Psoas Work.
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Intermediate Hip Stretches
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Positivity Stretch and Flow
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Full Body Stretch Class
Long Hamstring Stretches
Intermediate Hip Stretches
Confidence Boosting Full Body Stretch
Intermediate Back Stretches
Positivity Stretch and Flow
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