Everything You Need Beginner Guide | ISABELLA

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About this Guide

New to ballet or getting back into movement? The Everything You Need Beginner Guide is your go-to guide for building strength, flexibility and confidence, without the overwhelm.

Whether you’re starting from scratch or returning after a break, this guide helps you stay consistent with a mix of mobility work, turnout tools, barre technique and mindset resets.

Each week brings simple, structured sessions designed to support your progress while keeping things light, achievable and genuinely enjoyable. You’ll finish feeling more connected to your body, stronger in your movement and clearer about where to go next.

Ready to get moving again, gently and powerfully? This guide’s for you.

Teacher

Isabella McGuire Mayes

Class Length

4 Weeks

Tags

Ballet

Feet

Stretch

Workout

What you’ll learn

Build strength, flexibility and turnout from the foundations
Improve posture, joint stability and alignment
Develop consistent movement habits without overwhelm
Boost confidence and body awareness
Discover how mindset and movement work together
Reconnect to your body with calm, structured routines

Guide Breakdown

28 Classes

28 Classes

Lesson 1

Everything You Need Beginner Guide: Floor Barre on the wall

Lesson 2

Everything You Need Beginner Guide: Hip Mobility and Stretches

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Lesson 3

Everything You Need Beginner Guide Week 1: Rest Day 1

Lesson 4

Everything You Need Beginner Guide: Foot & Ankle Injury Prevention

Lesson 5

Everything You Need Beginner Guide: Yoga for Dancers – Core & Arms

Lesson 6

Everything You Need Beginner Guide: Spine Mobility Exercises

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Lesson 7

Everything You Need Beginner Guide Week 1: Rest Day 2