Ballet Balance Course | Isabella

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Who is this for

About this Course

What if holding your balance didn’t feel like guesswork? This course is all about training the muscles and reactions you need for reliable, long-lasting balances. From ankle strength to pelvic stability and proprioception drills, Isabella shows you exactly how to become more centred. Whether you wobble on rises or feel unsteady in arabesque, this course will give you the tools to fix it. You’ll finish stronger, more grounded, and with far more confidence in your ability to hold your balance no matter what the choreography demands.

You will need a theraband, a small Pilates ball, and a wobble board or foam balance block. All levels welcome.

Teacher

Isabella McGuire Mayes

Class Length

3 Lessons

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Workout

What you’ll learn

How to stabilise the hips and ankles for longer balances
Drills to improve single-leg control and proprioception
How to use your arms, eyes and breath to hold your line

Lesson Breakdown

Lesson 1

Balance Course – Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Balance Course – Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Balance Course – Lesson 3

Is this course for me? Yes if..

You lose your balance in arabesque, développé or turns and want to feel more grounded.

Look for another course if...

You’re looking for performance or artistic coaching. This one’s for technical control.