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Isabella McGuire Mayes • 4 Weeks

  • Week 1
    • Build Strength of the feet, Barre drills establishing correct technique
  • Week 2
    • Building Foot Strength, Barre drills and challenging Centre work with a focus on stamina and many repetitions.
  • Week 3
    • Increased intensity of Barre Drills, challenging centre work and intrinsic foot work.
  • Week 4
    • Continuing from week three, we build the demanding drills, ending with the challenging Improver Centre with many repetitions.

The Strong Pointe Advanced Plan

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    Welcome to The Strong Pointe Advanced Plan

    The Advanced level of the Strong Pointe Plan, we focus on building a strong foundation through targeted feet exercises to develop the intrinsic muscles of the feet. This includes simple but effective exercises that activate and strengthen the arches and toes, laying the groundwork for future pointe work.At the barre, you will learn basic drills that train the muscles of the lower legs, improving stability and preparing you for more advanced work. With this plan you’ll eliminate decision paralysis, ensuring a clear path toward your goals through consistent practice. Let’s get going and get strong on pointe.

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    Plan Breakdown

    Take a look at the plan breakdown below and get started today!

    Week 1 Classes

    Day 1 – Foot & Ankle Stabilty
    45.00

    In this lesson we will be working with Aimme Higgs, amazing dance physio therapist. We will be making sure our feet and ankles are equipped for the pointe exercises coming our way. We will work on our foot and ankle intrinsic muscles.

    Day 2 – Advanced Pointe Drills
    25.00

    In this lesson, we will be working the intrinsic muscles of the feet with strengthening, targeted exercises then progressing into barre drills and high repetitions working to fatigue.

    Day 3 – Pointe Barre drills
    25.00

    Today it gets tough, we will work on the conditioning of the feet and lower legs with these pointe barre drills. If you can’t get through everything initially don’t worry! You will get there.

    Day 4 – Advanced Pointe Barre
    30.00

    Today, we will do an entire barre together on pointe. Barre on pointe is much more challenging than you expect. Fondu, in particular, is a challenge. Focus on the lift in the body, lifting out of the legs, allowing your core to guide you.

    Day 5 – Centre Drills
    25.00

    This lesson is designed to really challenge your strength and stamina of your pointe work. Simple exercises but challenging in the repetitions. Let’s go!

    Day 6 – Let’s up the anti! Centre Drills
    16.00

    Now we will increase the load. In the centre, with more one legged rélevés and centre drills.Let’s dive in.

    Rest Day

    Week 2 Classes

    Day 1 – Intrinsic Feet Exercises
    27.00

    Let’s start the feet off right with these key intrinsic feet exercises. You can’t underestimate the power of these exercises for pointe work and overall technique. let’s dive in!

    Day 2 – Advanced Pointe Barre Drills
    25.00

    Today it gets tough, we will work on the conditioning of the feet and lower legs with these pointe barre drills. If you can’t get through everything initially don’t worry! You will get there.

    Day 3 – Barre Drills
    23.00

    In this lesson we will be working on Pointe Barre Conditioning drills. Make sure here we don’t sit into the feet. Every movement we do, lift out of the legs. Avoid sinking into the legs, keep the core engaged.

    Day 4 – Strengtheing Centre Drills
    16.00

    Now we dive into the centre. These exercises are simple in theory but challenging to execute correctly. Here will understand how the body helps with the lightness in the legs. We will do many repetitions, working to fatigue building stamina of the muscles and strength.

    Day 5 – Centre drills
    25.00

    This lesson is designed to really challenge your strength and stamina of your pointe work. Simple exercises but challenging in the repetitions. Let’s go!

    Day 6 – Ankle Stabililty
    30.00

    We are back with Aimee once again. Now, I am working on finding balance quickly, jumping from one foot to another and finding stability. When wearing pointe shoes, it’s key to keep training the stability in the ankles. Pointe shoes are an unstable service being slightly raised off the ground. The stronger we are the better.

    Rest Day

    Week 3 Classes

    Day 1 – Intrinsic Foot Workout
    30.00

    In this lesson we will be doing a solid foot workout to train the toes, whole foot and ankle. A staple for all dancers to do for strong feet in preparation for pointe.

    Day 2 – Barre Drills
    25.00

    In this lesson we will be working on Pointe Barre Conditioning drills. Make sure here we don’t sit into the feet. Every movement we do, lift out of the legs. Avoid sinking into the legs, keep the core engaged.

    Day 3 – Advanced Barre Drills
    25.00

    Today it gets tough, we will work on the conditioning of the feet and lower legs with these pointe barre drills. If you can’t get through everything initially don’t worry! You will get there

    Day 4 – Advanced Pointe Barre
    30.00

    Today, we will do an entire barre together on pointe. Barre on pointe is much more challenging than you expect. Fondu, in particular, is a challenge. Focus on the lift in the body, lifting out of the legs, allowing your core to guide you.

    Day 5 – Pointe Centre Drills
    16.00

    This is a challenging day. There are a lot of repetitions which involve pushing stamina and strength of the legs. Really focus on the core and arms lifting out of the legs.

    Day 6 – Advanced Centre
    35.00

    The most challenging lesson of the plan. We will work on vaganova pointe exercises in the centre. These will take a lot of practice. If you can’t do all of them right away, you can practice some on flat and work your way up.

    Rest Day

    Week 4 Classes

    Day 1 – Advanced Intrinsic Exercises
    30.00

    Within this Advanced Pointe Course we will be tackling the barre drills. These are tough and will work you to fatigue. Don’t worry if you can’t get through all the repetitions initially. You will get there!

    Day 2 – Advanced Barre drills
    25.00

    . Today it gets tough, we will work on the conditioning of the feet and lower legs with these pointe barre drills. If you can’t get through everything initially don’t worry! You will get there

    Day 3 – Pointe Centre Drills
    15.00

    Today we will be upping the intensity with a similar class to the above but slightly more challenge involved with more repetitions. This class will include more work on one leg, which is a new level of strength to achieve

    Day 4 – Pointe Centre Drills
    16.00

    Today, we do the same. These exercises are simple in theory but challenging to execute correctly. Here will understand how the body helps with the lightness in the legs. We will do many repetitions, working to fatigue building stamina of the muscles and strength.

    Day 5 – Advanced Pointe Centre
    25.00

    Today, we will work on vaganova pointe exercises in the centre. These will take a lot of practice. If you can’t do all of them right away, you can practice some on flat and work your way up.

    Day 6 – Advanced Pointe Cntre
    25.00

    One last time! We will work on vaganova pointe exercises in the centre. These will take a lot of practice. If you can’t do all of them right away, you can practice some on flat and work your way up.

    Rest Day
    Meet your ballet teacher

    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

    Our Strong Pointe Advanced  Plan

    • Connect with the intrinsic muscles of the feet
    • Build Strength in the feet
    • Build Strength and Stamina in the legs
    • Learn accurate techniques for pointe
    • Learn how to hold your core and upper body when in the centre
    • Challenging centre drills
    Pricing

    Each tier offers something very special. Let’s dive in and see which plan will best suit your needs and take 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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