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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
It’s one thing to know the steps. It’s another to embody the role. In this course, Isabella breaks down some of ballet’s most celebrated variations, from the delicate charm of Fairy Doll to the commanding energy of Black Swan. You’ll work through each piece step by step, learning the musicality, artistry and detail needed to bring the choreography to life.
Each lesson includes a performance filmed from behind the dancer, so you can dance along and catch every transition, angle and flourish. You’ll also get insights into where to focus, what the judges and audiences are really looking for, and how to make a variation your own. This is your chance to add polish, power and personality to your performance. Let’s bring these characters to life.
- Technical and artistic breakdown of each classical variation
- Musical timing, phrasing and expression unique to each role
- Tips for performance, stagecraft and storytelling
- Where to focus your training time and how to approach tricky sections
- What makes each variation “work” in the eyes of a judge or audience
Lesson Breakdown
Fairy Doll
Pas d’esclave
Talisman
Black Swan
Is this course for me? Yes if..
- You’re preparing for auditions or competitions
- You’re wanting to explore performance quality and artistry
- You’re learning a new variation and want a step-by-step breakdown
- You’re looking to add power, detail or refinement to your solo
- You’re curious about what makes each variation unique and compelling
Look for another course if...
- You’re seeking a beginner-level technique class (this is variation-focused)
- You want a full technique plan rather than a performance piece
- You prefer passive watching instead of dancing along and applying notes
- You’re currently recovering from injury or not ready for pointe-heavy work