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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
If you’re just starting your pointe journey, this is your guide. The Strong Pointe Beginner Guide is here to build your confidence from the ground up – literally. You’ll focus on essential exercises to strengthen the feet, ankles and lower legs, giving you the power, alignment, and technique you need to feel safe and steady on pointe.
There’s no rush here. Just the right balance of challenge, clarity, and support to help you understand the how and why behind the work. Whether you’re stepping into pointe shoes for the first time or returning after time off, you’ll build strength where it matters most and create habits that stick.
We’ll work from the floor to the barre, so you feel ready to rise. With expert guidance, technique you can trust, and a guide that keeps you consistent, you’ll make real, lasting progress. And feel it in every step.
Let’s get strong, smart, and supported on pointe. Ready?
- Strengthen your intrinsic foot and ankle muscles
- Develop clean alignment and stability for pointe work
- Understand the technique behind demi-pointe and barre drills
- Build turnout, lift, and coordination from the ground up
- Learn how to protect your body and avoid injury as you progress
Guide Breakdown
Day 1 – Feet Exercises
Day 2 – Strong Intrinsics
Day 3 – Barre Demi Pointe Drills
Day 4 – Stretch out the feet
Day 5 – Foot & Ankle Stability
Strong Pointe Beginner Guide Week 1: Rest Day 1