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Week 1
- The primary goal of this plan is to develop and enhance technique by promoting progress in areas such as turnout, extensions, arabesque lines, foot strength, and pirouettes. Additionally, it aims to support the physical and mental well-being of dancers throughout the school term. Instead of focusing on intensity, the strategy emphasizes intelligent strength training and mobility. Each day targets a specific area of focus, allowing different muscle groups to rest and recover while engaging others.
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Welcome To – Back To School Plan
This back-to-school plan is designed to help dancers transition smoothly into a busy school routine while continuing to develop their strength, control, and technique.
The plan focuses on key elements such as turnout, extensions, arabesques, feet, and pirouettes (essential components that enhance refined technique.)
The goal is to encourage pacing the body, avoid burnout and keep the body energised throughout the school weeks.
Overall, this plan aims to maintain and improve your ballet training without overwhelming your body or schedule.
Plan Breakdown
Take a look at the plan and get started today!
Week 1 Classes
This class takes floor barre to the next level by using the wall as your partner. Working with the wall gives you instant feedback on alignment, helping you feel the true length of your legs, the wrap of your turnout, and the placement of your pelvis. By reinforcing these fundamentals, you’ll build the muscle memory and strength needed to hold a clean, centered pirouette position. This type of practice not only sharpens your awareness of correct alignment but also creates the stability and control you need for confident turns.
Level 1 aims and objectives: 1. To learn activation of foot intrinsics and arch support. 2. To activate and build endurance to movements of foot inversion, eversion – tibialis posterior and peroneals. 3. To build optimal neuromuscular control of plantar flexion utilising gastrocnemius and soleus to demi pointe. 4. To obtain optimal range of motion into dorsi flexion and learn control of this range. 5. To build single leg stability in standing and stability on double leg demi pointe.
Day 1: Core Activation and Understanding your Deep Core Topic: Understanding and activating the deep core muscles (transverse abdominis, pelvic floor, diaphragm). • Technique Focus: Neutral spine alignment and how to engage the core 360° around the trunk. • Detailed Technique: Focus on proper breath coordination with movement, using the exhale to deepen core activation. Cueing the core in relation to pelvic and spine position for maximum stability and injury prevention. What the position of the rib cage needs to be in order to find these muscles. How to create the “corset” sensation and use the deep lining, not muscling through with the superficial abdominals. Finding the core connection while maintaining length through the spine and obliques.
This session is all about unlocking deeper range in your hips to take your splits to the next level. Through a mix of targeted hip openers, active flexibility drills, and supported holds, you’ll create more space, control, and freedom in your lower body. Expect focused work on your hip flexors, hamstrings, and inner thighs — the key players in achieving deeper splits. Stay consistent, trust the process, and let your hips guide you into a new level of flexibility.
With the aid of a glute exercise band, we will maximise your strength training, helping you work the muscles to fatigue with added load. This band is amazing for training the Psoas connection and hip flexors. For extensions, we need a really strong core, and the connection to the Psoas is a key area that needs to be trained and mastered. A weak and tight Psoas will very much inhibit turnout and leg height.
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.
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.
In this lesson we will be learning all about how to exercise our feet in the best possible way to encourage proper use of all the toes, the ankle and underneath of foot. Having feet trained to work like our hands will give you strength to keep your toes long, power in jumps and relevés as well as having an aesthetically pleasing line. Enjoy your first lesson.
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 wall we are taking it to new levels. This class will help you find your deep rotators, hamstring strength, inner thigh and heel reach and stability. If you add this to your routine you are guaranteed to be stronger than ever.
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 wall we are taking it to new levels. This class will help you find your deep rotators, hamstring strength, inner thigh and heel reach and stability. If you add this to your routine you are guaranteed to be stronger than ever.
Get ready to unleash your inner athlete. Mat Madness: Beast Mode is a high-intensity, full-body conditioning class designed to push your limits and build serious strength, stamina, and power. In just one hour, you’ll hit every major muscle group with precision and purpose—no fluff, just results.
Topic: Enhancing turnout by optimizing hip rotation and connecting the core with the lower body. Technique Focus: Hip joint mobility and inner thigh activation to improve external rotation. The importance of using the upper body for optimal turnout without excessive tension in the hips. Detailed Technique: Cues to align the pelvis with the spine and activate the glute medius and inner thigh muscles to support healthy, efficient turnout. Focus on activating the deep external rotators of the hips as well as connecting turnout to our abdominals.
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
- Improve body awareness and prevent misalignment habits off the barre
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Activate turnout muscles, deep rotators, and correct muscle groups without compensating
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Reinforce proper usage of inner thighs, hamstrings, and glutes in every movement
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Build a Rock-Solid Core
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Stay Loose, Limber & Injury-Free
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Understand how each element of the plan connects to your ballet goals
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Elevate Your Ballet Technique with Smart Conditioning
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Improve technical clarity, endurance, and expressive quality
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!
Corps
Watch anytime and anywhere.
- 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
Soloist
Expect a greater understanding, detailed lessons and big progress.
- 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
Principal
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.
If no spots, contact us to be put on the waitlist.
- 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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Introduction
Barre Drills
Fouettés At The Barre
Centre Drills On Flat
How To Use Your Back And Core
Pointe Shoes : Starting Well In Your Fouettés
Different Types Of Fouettés
Starting And Finishing Well
Where Should We Spot
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Practice 32 With Us
Level 1: Commonly injured area, demanding rep evolving. Arabesque and overuse settle quickly, muscle spasms, pathology to disc or bony structures like stress fractures, over use, lack of rest, lack of strength in back and core. 2. Importance of mobility of tx, can limit function of other areas, load transfer. 3. Controlling use of thoracic extn. 4. What is the core, common beliefs, 360 degree support, crunches, deeper muscles. 5. Anti extension scissors. 6. POS, learning to use the glutes with the back and closing the pelvis for support. 7. Working in box plank, dissociation. 8. Requirement for good hamstring length and effect on pelvis. 9. Working the side of our body, anti lateral flexion. Sh girdle, obliques, glutes. 10. Working the glutes for endurance in functional dance positions, dissociating from the back. 11. Working in functional compound movements.
Achievements from level 1, tx mobility, activation of core 360. 2. Isolating lumbar spine extension, activating the muscles that support this. 3. Isolating the sh girdle, ability to ‘get shoulders down’ and connect the core. 4. Progressing the deadbug to straight leg and opp arm, longer levers and increased time under tension. 5. Combining 2 core areas in one exercise. 6. Glute max in more functional position. 7. Progressing deadlifts, compound, multiple muscle groups, correct alignment, dissociation.
Learning objs from L1 and 2, mobilise all areas of your spine, what core is and how to find, L3 turns up the intensity to challenge you more and build more resilience. 2. Combining upper and lower back with scap stability, glutes on. L3 aiming to combine many muscle groups. 3. Reflecting on RA and TrA isolation, coupling these together, with increased intensity, using both legs together. 4. Using plank work to allow our body to fire up the core under body weight, learning to shift weight from one side to the other in a controlled way. 5. Side plank for functional training of our supporting leg. How easy this then is in standing.
The importance of pre-fuelling
How to build balanced meals from your store cupboard
How to eat well on a budget
Hydration for performance and recovery
Post-training nutrition and recovery
The role of vitamins, minerals, and supplements
Answers to your most common nutrition questions .
How to shop like a performance nutritionist
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Introduction
Floor Barre Drills
Theraband Drills
Turning Drills At The Barre
Centre Drills
Isabella’s Expert Tutorials and practice
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The primary goal of this plan is to develop and enhance technique by promoting progress in areas such as turnout, extensions, arabesque lines, foot strength, and pirouettes. Additionally, it aims to support the physical and mental well-being of dancers throughout the school term. Instead of focusing on intensity, the strategy emphasizes intelligent strength training and mobility. Each day targets a specific area of focus, allowing different muscle groups to rest and recover while engaging others.
Floore barre on wall
Happy Hamstrings
Foot and Ankle Injury Prevention
Turnout Stretch Class
Dancers Core
Full Body Stretch
Floor Barre For Developpe
10 Minute Abs
Barre Cardio
Intrinsic Foot Workout
Ballerina Cardio Blast
Positivity Stretch and Flow
Mat Madness Beat Mode
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
Beginner Pointe Course L1
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
Linking steps
Jumps
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
Legs Legs Legs
Strength for développé
Turnout that Booty
Lower Legs of Steel
Lunge and battement
Core Power
Barre HIIT
Stretch and Recover
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