Higher Arabesque Course | ISABELLA

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Who is this for

About this Course

If your arabesque is low, stiff or struggles to get off the ground, you’re not alone. This course helps you build height, strength and that wow-factor placement.

Arabesque wasn’t natural for Isabella either; she earned hers through hours of precise, patient work. In this course, you’ll discover the exact floor and barre exercises she used to get the highest arabesque in her Vaganova class. And no, it’s not all about the back. We train the body as a connected whole.

Teacher

Isabella McGuire Mayes

Class Length

3 Lessons

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What you’ll learn

Activation of the core, back and turnout muscles
Stretches and strength for arabesque-specific height and control
How to make your arabesque look light, aligned and effortless

Lesson Breakdown

Lesson 1

Higher Arabesque Course – Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Higher Arabesque Course – Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Higher Arabesque Course – Lesson 3

Is this course for me? Yes if..

You want to improve your arabesque height and feel in control of your placement.

Look for another course if...

You’re not ready to stretch, train and repeat.