We're warming up
We're taking a short pause while Ballet With Isabella steps into something new. Same world-class training. A bigger mission behind it. This next chapter is about more than ballet. It's about how you train, and how you show up – in and out of the studio.
We'll be back soon. In the meantime... keep it moving
- 32 calf rises each leg! – keep it slow and controlled
- 30 glute bridges – lengthen through the floor
- 1 minute plank - embrace the shakes!
- 4 x 30 second balances in retiré each side – if you fall, we start from the top!
- Practice your pirouettes from 5th and 4th each side. Try each turn until you feel 1 percent progress
- An arabesque each side – master it, and make it clean
- 1 minute butterfly stretch – breathe, don’t force, keep your back long and actively push the knees out
Stepping into your first pair of pointe shoes is unforgettable. But it should also be smart, informed and safe. This course is your gentle, thorough introduction to the world of pointe. Isabella shares her journey, her mistakes, and her expert tools to help you build strength, protect your feet, and fall in love with the magic of dancing en pointe. Whether you’re starting out, returning from injury, or needing a proper reset, this course will guide you every step of the way.
From padding and sewing to strengthening exercises and standing up correctly, this is everything Isabella wishes she had when she began.
- How to prepare your shoes and your feet for pointe work
- Critical exercises to build strength in the ankles and toes
- How to get up on pointe safely, with alignment and control
- The mindset and pacing that sets you up for long-term success
Lesson Breakdown
Pointe Course – Introduction to Pointe
Pointe Course – Lesson 1
Pointe Course – Lesson 2
Pointe Course – Lesson 3
Is this course for me? Yes if..
- You’re a beginner starting pointe for the first time
- You’re returning to dance after an injury
- You’re revisiting a safe, clean foundation for moving forward
Look for another course if...
- You’re already doing pirouettes on pointe
- You’re looking for fast-paced centrework