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Ballet Stretches For Beginners

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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 Get Flexible Beginner Plan!

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    Welcome to the Beginner flexibility plan.

    Are you being held back in your ballet training due to limited flexibility? Perhaps you struggle to maintain a consistent stretching routine. This beginner flexibility plan, focused on ballet stretches for beginners, is designed for you. With step-by-step classes to lengthen your muscles and weekly sessions to keep you on track, you will see progress in no time.

    You’ll start to feel looser, longer, and experience greater ease of movement in your ballet training. Let’s get started.

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    Ballet Stretches For Beginners Breakdown

    Take a look at the ballet stretches for beginners breakdown below and get started today!

    Week 1 Classes

    Confidence Boosting Full Body Stretch
    55.00

    This class has been a favourite of mine to make. It’s my passion to build peoples confidence and help people become not just better dancers but better and kinder people to themselves. This is a very relaxing and mindful stretch and it’s the perfect class to take if you want to escape from the world for an hour, take some deep breathes and feel completely rejuvenated both mind and body. Enjoy the positive vibes this will give you!

    Rest Day
    Intermediate Hip Stretches
    15.00

    This hip stretches class is perfect for opening up the hips first thing in the morning or at the end of the day. Ideal for those wanting to improve turnout and their extensions. Expect the hips to feel more open and ready for class.

    Rest Day
    Long Hamstring Stretches
    20.00

    This class is very relaxed and laid back. Perfect for those looking to improve their hamstring length and flexibility as well as loosening up after an intense class, workout or rehearsal. Suitable for beginners and advanced students. This is class is great because you can easily track your progress with the movements to see if you are gaining flexibility. Enjoy!

    Rest Day
    Rest Day

    Week 2 Classes

    Positivity Stretch and Flow
    33.00

    I’m so excited to share this second stretch in the positive stretch series! After releasing the confidence boosting stretch class I had so much positive feedback from you all I decided to do another class. This class focuses on positive affirmations and removing self doubt whilst giving an intense stretch to the whole body. A positive mindset can do so much to your training and career. Start now!

    Rest Day
    Long Hamstring Stretches
    20.00

    This class is very relaxed and laid back. Perfect for those looking to improve their hamstring length and flexibility as well as loosening up after an intense class, workout or rehearsal. Suitable for beginners and advanced students. This is class is great because you can easily track your progress with the movements to see if you are gaining flexibility. Enjoy!

    Rest Day
    Intermediate Back Stretches
    15.00

    15 minutes of back stretches to loosen up and lengthen the spine. Perfect for first thing in the morning or when you are in need of a little self care. You can also do this class alone with another stretch class such as the hip stretches and get a full body focused stretch. Relax and enjoy!

    Rest Day
    Rest Day

    Week 3 Classes

    Full Body Stretch Class
    43.00

    Isabella teaches a full body Stretch Class designed to improve and maintain flexibility of the hips and back as well as a relaxing mind and body experience to feel completely rejuvenated.

    Rest Day
    Long Hamstring Stretches
    20.00

    This class is very relaxed and laid back. Perfect for those looking to improve their hamstring length and flexibility as well as loosening up after an intense class, workout or rehearsal. Suitable for beginners and advanced students. This is class is great because you can easily track your progress with the movements to see if you are gaining flexibility. Enjoy!

    Rest Day
    Intermediate Hip Stretches
    15.00

    This hip stretches class is perfect for opening up the hips first thing in the morning or at the end of the day. Ideal for those wanting to improve turnout and their extensions. Expect the hips to feel more open and ready for class.

    Rest Day
    Rest Day

    Week 4 Classes

    Confidence Boosting Full Body Stretch
    55.00

    This class has been a favourite of mine to make. It’s my passion to build peoples confidence and help people become not just better dancers but better and kinder people to themselves. This is a very relaxing and mindful stretch and it’s the perfect class to take if you want to escape from the world for an hour, take some deep breathes and feel completely rejuvenated both mind and body. Enjoy the positive vibes this will give you!

    Rest Day
    Intermediate Back Stretches
    15.00

    15 minutes of back stretches to loosen up and lengthen the spine. Perfect for first thing in the morning or when you are in need of a little self care. You can also do this class alone with another stretch class such as the hip stretches and get a full body focused stretch. Relax and enjoy!

    Rest Day
    Positivity Stretch and Flow
    33.00

    I’m so excited to share this second stretch in the positive stretch series! After releasing the confidence boosting stretch class I had so much positive feedback from you all I decided to do another class. This class focuses on positive affirmations and removing self doubt whilst giving an intense stretch to the whole body. A positive mindset can do so much to your training and career. Start now!

    Rest Day
    Rest Day

    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 Beginner Flexibility Plan

    • Learn how to add stretching into your routine
    • Stretches for all areas of the body for beginners
    • Learn how stretching will benefit your body, mind and ballet
    • The power of consistency with the help of a plan
    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!

    pricing
    Casual
    Corps
    Hundreds of hours of guided ballet classes, workouts and flexibility training. Guaranteed to get the results you desire behind the scenes.

    Watch anytime and anywhere.
    £30 / Month

    • Access to Online Studio Classes
    • Access to Online Studio Plans & Courses
    • Live Weekly Online Classes
    • 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
    Committed
    Most popular!
    Soloist
    Dive deep into our signature courses. Learn how to achieve better pirouettes, higher arabesque, stronger pointe work, beginners basics and much more!

    Expect a greater understanding, detailed lessons and big progress.
    £50 / Month

    • Access to Online Studio Classes
    • Access to Online Studio Plans & Courses
    • Live Weekly Online Classes
    • 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
    Serious
    Principal
    Tired of wondering what class to do? Need structure in your routine?

    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.
    £75 / Month

    • Access to Online Studio Classes
    • Access to Online Studio Plans & Courses
    • Live Weekly Online Classes
    • 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
    Casual
    Corps
    Hundreds of hours of guided ballet classes, workouts and flexibility training. Guaranteed to get the results you desire behind the scenes.Watch anytime and anywhere.
    £30 / Month

    • Access to Online Studio Classes
    • Access to Online Studio Plans & Courses
    • Live Weekly Online Classes
    • 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
    Committed
    Most popular!
    Soloist
    Dive deep into our signature courses. Learn how to achieve better pirouettes, higher arabesque, stronger pointe work, beginners basics and much more!Expect a greater understanding, detailed lessons and big progress.
    £50 / Month

    • Access to Online Studio Classes
    • Access to Online Studio Plans & Courses
    • Live Weekly Online Classes
    • 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
    Serious
    Principal
    Tired of wondering what class to do? Need structure in your routine?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.
    £75 / Month

    • Access to Online Studio Classes
    • Access to Online Studio Plans & Courses
    • Live Weekly Online Classes
    • 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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