Better Ballet Turnout Exercises Intermediate Plan
Isabella McGuire Mayes • 4 Weeks
- Week 1
- Confidence Boosting Full Body Stretch
- Intermediate Hip Stretches
- Long Hamstring Stretches
- Week 2
- Positivity Stretch and Flow
- Long Hamstring Stretches
- Intermediate Back Stretches
- Week 3
- Full Body Stretch Class
- Long Hamstring Stretches
- Intermediate Hip Stretches
- Week 4
- Confidence Boosting Full Body Stretch
- Intermediate Back Stretches
- Positivity Stretch and Flow
- Long Hamstring Stretches
Introduction
Welcome to the Better Turnout Intermediate Plan!
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Welcome To The Better Ballet Turnout Intermediate Plan
Are you looking to improve your ballet turnout? Have you realised, after studying ballet for a while, that you may have limitations in your hip flexibility? Turnout is a complex aspect of ballet technique, requiring not only deep rotator muscle engagement and sufficient range of motion but also a clear understanding of the sensations and imagery needed to access and utilise your turnout effectively.
As a young student, Isabella was told she didn’t have enough turnout. Refusing to accept this, she focused on specific ballet turnout exercises, becoming the best in her class at Vaganova. Defying the odds, she achieved perfect turnout and ultimately ranked as the top student.
You can improve your ballet turnout as well. With the right ballet turnout exercises and a structured plan, you can enhance your technique. Get organised and boost your turnout with Isabella’s expert guidance.
Ballet Turnout Exercises Breakdown
Take a look at the ballet turnout exercises breakdown below and get started today!
Week 1 Classes
This Class one of my favourite classes of all time. Floor Barre is something that really helped me discover my turnout. I have drawn inspiration from floor barres I have crossed paths with over the years and added my own exercises as well.Connecting with the correct muscles can be hard but this class really helps you connect with those difficult turn out muscles we all need to find.If you do this regularly, your technique will vastly improve! Turnout will get better, balance, pirouettes. That’s what we want!This class can be for all levels, though it’s best for intermediate and up.Enjoy!
This class is designed for dancers with a good level of flexibility in the hips looking to increase further getting closer towards flat turnout. We will be doing some advanced stretches to help increase range in the hips and lower leg turnout.
This class is absolutely amazing for the whole body.Targeting the muscles for turnout and beats.These include the inner thighs, deep rotators hamstrings and glutes. However as a bonus, we will also be giving you a big dose of core work. Your whole body will be challenged!You’ll come away from this class feeling more connected to your turnout as well as strong through the whole body.Get ready to sweat and feel the results!!
This class is designed for dancers with a good level of flexibility in the hips looking to increase further getting closer towards flat turnout. We will be doing some advanced stretches to help increase range in the hips and lower leg turnout.
Honestly this is the class we all need in our lives. it’s calm, relaxing and a total reset for body and mind. one of my favourite things to do is help you all mentally with my podcast ‘A dancer’s Mindset’ and I thought why not include the two things! Stretching and manifesting an amazing life you desire.Prepare to feel amazing with my manifestation stretch.
Let’s Visualise and find our Psoas muscle. Because the Psoas is so deep running from your lower back all the way round to the front of your body attaching at the hip, it can be hard to find!In this lesson we will find it, learn tools to visualise it and also try to relax it preparing it to lengthen and strengthen in the following lessons.This is a great lesson to come back to when struggling to locate or relax your Psoas muscle.
Week 2 Classes
This class perfect for opening up the hips as well as activating the deep turnout muscles in a really calm, meditative way. With slow strategic movements we will get into the muscles required for increased turnout, flexibility and strength.Get ready to feel how amazing your hips and turnout feel after this.
This Class is one of my most popular classes of all time and it’s back!Floor Barre is something that really helped me discover my turnout. I have drawn inspiration from floor barres I have crossed paths with over the years and added my own exercises as well.Connecting with the correct muscles can be hard but this class really helps you connect with those difficult turn out muscles we all need to find.If you do this regularly, your technique will vastly improve! Turnout will get better, balance, pirouettes. That’s what we want!This class can be for all levels, though it’s best for intermediate and up.Enjoy!
This class is absolutely amazing for the whole body.Targeting the muscles for turnout and beats.These include the inner thighs, deep rotators hamstrings and glutes. However as a bonus, we will also be giving you a big dose of core work. Your whole body will be challenged!You’ll come away from this class feeling more connected to your turnout as well as strong through the whole body.Get ready to sweat and feel the results!!
In this lesson, Isabella will be teaching you exercises you can do at the barre, stretches and how to really utilise your turn out. After all, even if you know all the exercises, you need to understand how to put it into practice and execute the ballet movements effectively or you won’t reach your true turnout goals.
Now we will be lengthening the muscle with some of my most favourite exercises.You will need a stretching band for this along with two soft balls which you can find on amazon under ‘miracle ball method’It’s key to keep yourself as relaxed as possible in this lesson with very little tension in the muscles, focusing on length and space in the hip joints.After this, when you stand up, you should feel much more lengthened in the back, grounded in the legs, open in the hips and tall in the torso.
Week 3 Classes
This Floor Barre class one adds a lot more abs, upper body and core work. When you do this class focus on how your abs help lead and turnout the legs. By focusing on sending your leg away from your abs your hips will instantly be much more free.
In this class ( part of the mat madness 14 day challenge) we go a little lighter in the intensity and focus on the deep rotator muscles as well as stretching out the hips.Deep rotator connection is subtle and hard to find which is why we have to go slow, and think deeply as we do the movements.
In this lesson Isabella will be taking you through many exercises for your turnout. These exercises are designed to activate the correct muscles which you need to utilise to optimise your turnout. You will need a small towel or Pilates ball for some of the exercises.
This class is designed for dancers with a good level of flexibility in the hips looking to increase further getting closer towards flat turnout. We will be doing some advanced stretches to help increase range in the hips and lower leg turnout.
Now it’s time to strengthen your Psoas muscle. By now, you should be feeling amazing in your body and much longer.Of course we need to be strong. Working the Psoas in a functional way is key here. This allows us to keep it long even whilst we strengthen it. What we don’t want is to shorten the Psoas as we build strength as this is counter productive and will lead to inhibited turnout and poor posture.With the visualisation we have learned and these functional exercises, you will build strength whilst keeping length. This is key. Let’s get started.
Week 4 Classes
This class is perfect for building strength and stability in the hips and glutes. Perhaps you are struggling with landing from jumps with more stability, power when you jump or simply balancing on one leg in the centre be it in adage or turns. This is an excellent class to target all of these things. Suitable for everyone!
In this lesson, Isabella will be teaching you exercises you can do at the barre, stretches and how to really utilise your turn out. After all, even if you know all the exercises, you need to understand how to put it into practice and execute the ballet movements effectively or you won’t reach your true turnout goals.
Floor Barre is one of the most effective tools a dancer can use to train proper alignment and muscle usage. Now with the aid of the pilates ring we are taking it to new levels. This class will help you find your deep rotators, core connection, hamstring strength and stability. If you add this to your routine you are guaranteed to be stronger than ever.
This class is designed for dancers with a good level of flexibility in the hips looking to increase further getting closer towards flat turnout. We will be doing some advanced stretches to help increase range in the hips and lower leg turnout.
This class is absolutely amazing for the whole body.Targeting the muscles for turnout and beats.These include the inner thighs, deep rotators hamstrings and glutes. However as a bonus, we will also be giving you a big dose of core work. Your whole body will be challenged!You’ll come away from this class feeling more connected to your turnout as well as strong through the whole body.Get ready to sweat and feel the results!!
Meet your ballet teacher.
Isabella
Founder
Isabella is the youngest and first british graduate to join the vaganova ballet academy at 15 years old. Working to become top of the school. Isabella was a soloist with Mikhailovsky and Eifman ballet before returning to London and discovering her passion for teaching. Isabella founded BWI as a way for dancers globally of all levels to get the detailed vaganova training as well as conditioning they desire to take their ballet to new levels.
What You’ll Learn In Our Intermediate Ballet Turnout Plan
- Learn how to access your deep rotators
- Stretches for the hips and glutes to improve range of turnout
- Learn how to access the deep.psoas muscle which is critical
- Learn to translate turnout to ballet with floor barre
- Get organised with your time leading to results
Pricing.
Each tier has something very special to offer. Let’s dive in and see which plan will suit your needs best taking your ballet to the next level!
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- Direct communication with Isabella and the Principal team to discuss goals
- New personalised plan every 8 weeks
- Personalised video where the BWI team walks you through your plan
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- Access to Online Studio Classes
- Live BWI Classes & Recordings
- Access to Online Studio Plans & Courses
- Direct communication with Isabella and the Principal team to discuss goals
- New personalised plan every 8 weeks
- Personalised video where the BWI team walks you through your plan
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Structured plans made just for you by Isabella along with direct communication with her.
Isabella will help you reach your desired goals. This gets results.
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- Access to Online Studio Classes
- Live BWI Classes & Recordings
- Access to Online Studio Plans & Courses
- Direct communication with Isabella and the Principal team to discuss goals
- New personalised plan every 8 weeks
- Personalised video where the BWI team walks you through your plan
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Level 1: Foundation & Mobility (Weeks 1–3)
This level is about waking up the body and preparing it for deeper flexibility.
You’ll focus on:
Gentle mobility drills for hips, hamstrings, and hip flexors
Myofascial release techniques to reduce tension
Introductory stretches with proper alignment
Perfect for complete beginners or anyone returning to stretching after a break. The key here is consistency — showing up and giving your body time to adapt.
Level 2: Active flexibility & Control (Weeks 4-6)
Now that your body is primed, we begin working on active flexibility and control.
You’ll focus on:
Longer hold times in foundational stretches
Chair- and block-assisted drills for depth and support
Active engagement of glutes, core, and legs to create true flexibility. Strengthening supporting muscles around the hips and pelvis. Dynamic stretches to build range and coordination
This level bridges the gap between flexibility and functional mobility — helping you go deeper with control, not force.
Level 3: Find your full range (Weeks 7-9)
You’ve done the groundwork — now it’s time to commit to your full range.
You’ll focus on: Combining mobility, strength, and alignment in full split practice. Holding deeper splits with the aid of props (chair, blocks, wall)
Exploring full range in front and middle splits
Flow-style sessions to connect and challenge your flexibility
Learning your new go-to splits maintenance routine
This level is about owning your flexibility. Whether you’re fully flat or still a few inches away, you’ll come out of this with a strong, safe, and sustainable practice to carry forward.
Floor Barre Core
Turnout Stretch Class
Dancers Core
Advanced Ballet Pointe Course L1
Turnout and Beats Conditioning
Arabesque Workout Advanced
Floor Barre with The Magic Circle
Advanced Stretch
Ultimate Back Workout
Foot & Ankle Dancer Injury Prevention L2
Mat Madness Challenge Day 7 – Turnout and stretch
Strength for Développé
Floor Barre on the Wall
Side Extensions and Mobility
Dancers Core
Foot & Ankle Dancer Injury Prevention L3
Strong Hips and Glutes
Advanced Barre
Floor Barre Core
Advanced Back Flexibility Training
Turnout and Beats Conditioning
Advanced Ballet Pointe Course L1
Grand Allegro Course
Audition Class Barre
Floor Barre Core
Turnout Stretch Class
Dancers Core
Advanced Ballet Pointe Course L1
Turnout and Beats Conditioning
Arabesque Workout Advanced
Floor Barre with The Magic Circle
Advanced Stretch
Ultimate Back Workout
Foot & Ankle Dancer Injury Prevention L2
Mat Madness Challenge Day 7 – Turnout and stretch
Strength for Développé
Floor Barre on the Wall
Side Extensions and Mobility
Dancers Core
Foot & Ankle Dancer Injury Prevention L3
Strong Hips and Glutes
Advanced Barre
Floor Barre Core
Advanced Back Flexibility Training
Turnout and Beats Conditioning
Advanced Ballet Pointe Course L1
Grand Allegro Course
Audition Class Barre
Floor barre Int
Confidence Boosting Full Body Stretch
Slider Core Workout
Intrinsic Foot Workout
Turnout Course L1
How to Improve Attitude and Arabesque
Floor Barre 2.0
Positivity Stretch and Flow
Foot & Ankle Dancer Injury Prevention L1P2
The Psoas Course L1
Turnout Course L2
Balance & Penché Ballet Class
Mat Madness Full Body
Stretches for Side Développé
Strong Jumps Workout
The Psoas Course L2
Stronger Pointe Course L1
Ultimate Back Workout
Floor Barre with The Magic Circle
Full Body Stretch Class
Hip & Core Strength for Extensions
The Psoas Course L3
Petit Allegro Course
Int Barre Focused on Strength & Extensions
Floor Barre on the Wall
Hip mobility and stretch
Foot & Ankle Dancer Injury Prevention
Core & Arms
Spinal mobility
Floor Barre for Développé
Ball the Wall Turnout class
Amazing feet course
Core
Long Hamstrings
Floor Barre on the Wall
Beg. Stretch
Amazing Feet Course L2&L3
Balance Course
Turnout Stretches
Floor Barre 2.0
Hip Manifestation Stretch
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Perfecting Pirouettes en Dehors
Barre Challenge Day 7
Centre Basics
Using the head, style and balance
Adage & strength
Vaganova ports de bras and linking steps
Relevé in the centre and pirouette prep
Walking, Pas balancé & rythym
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Practice week
Build Strength of the feet, Barre drills establishing correct technique
Building Foot Strength, Barre drills and challenging Centre work with a focus on stamina and many repetitions.
Increased intensity of barre drills and intrinsic foot work.
Continuing from week three, we build the demanding drills
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Strength for développé
Turnout that Booty
Lower Legs of Steel
Lunge and battement
Core Power
Barre HIIT
Stretch and Recover
Build Strength of the feet, Barre drills establishing correct technique
Building Foot Strength, Barre drills and challenging Centre work with a focus on stamina and many repetitions.
Increased intensity of Barre Drills, challenging centre work and intrinsic foot work.
Continuing from week three, we build the demanding drills, ending with the challenging Improver Centre with many repetitions.
Build Strength of the feet, Barre drills establishing correct technique
Building Foot Strength, Barre drills and challenging Centre work with a focus on stamina and many repetitions.
Increased intensity of Barre Drills, Centre work and intrinsic foot work.
Continuing from week three, we build the demanding drills, ending with the challenging Improver Centre with many repetitions.
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