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About this Guide
If you’re new to ballet or just want to feel more solid in your technique, this 9-week centre guide is your starting point. We’re building everything from the ground up – posture, coordination, balance and control – so you feel stronger and more confident, one step at a time.
You’ll learn how to move with intention, carry yourself with presence, and understand the how and why behind each position. It’s not about rushing. It’s about doing it right and doing it consistently.
By the end, you’ll have stronger alignment, smoother transitions, and real clarity in your centre work. You’ll also have a bank of repeatable classes to keep coming back to as your technique grows. Ready to feel proud of the progress you’re making?
Now, let’s dance.
Teacher
Isabella McGuire Mayes
Class Length
9 Weeks
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What you’ll learn
- Build solid centre foundations for balance, turnout and control
- Improve posture, weight placement and alignment
- Understand the coordination behind jumps, turns and linking steps
- Strengthen feet, turnout muscles and adage control
- Gain confidence standing away from the barre
Guide Breakdown
62 Classes
Lesson 1
Week 1: Day 1 – Balanced arms and alignment
Lesson 2
Week 1: Day 2 – Centre Tendu & Weight Transference
Lesson 3
Week 1: Day 3 – Directions Croisé & Effacé
Lesson 4
Week 1: Day 4 – Stability & Turnout: Balancing on One Leg
Lesson 5
Week 1: Day 5 – En Dehors & En Dedans: Stability in Motion
Lesson 6
Absolute Beginner 9 Week Centre Guide Week 1: Rest Day 1
Lesson 7