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Strong Pointe Beginner Plan

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Isabella McGuire Mayes • 4 Weeks

  • Week 1
    • Building Foot Strength and Injury Prevention
  • Week 2
    • Building Foot Strength, Balance and stability, Barre drills and basic Pointe work.
  • Week 3
    • Building Foot Strength, Balance and stability, Barre drills, Pointe work, increasing the demands.
  • Week 4
    • Continuing from week three, we build demanddrills, ending with a pointe beginner barre that with the barre combines all we have learned feeling stronger than before.

The Strong Pointe Beginner Plan

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    Welcome to The Strong Pointe Beginner Plan

    In the Beginner 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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    Week 1 Classes

    Day 1 – Feet Exercises
    10.00

    In this lesson, we will be doing exercises for the intrinsic muscles of the feet and barre drills to work the lower legs. To get strength for pointe work, these need to be a staple in one’s technique.

    Day 2 – Strong Intrinics
    30.00

    In this lesson, we will be releasing tension with myofascial massage and intrinsic feet exercises. The power of feet exercises added to your routine will unlock so much more than just strong feet. Your whole body will feel more connected.

    Day 3 – Barre Demi Pointe Drills
    10.00

    Now it’s time to work on some barre drills to get nice and strong in the lower legs, conditioning them and preparing them for pointe work. As you do this, think about really lifting out of the legs from the core and glutes.

    Day 4 – Stretch out the feet
    15.00

    In this lesson, we will stretch the feet and unlock some of the flexibility required for a beautiful pointe. Pointe work requires us to be right over the box of the shoe, enabling the whole end of the shoe to be on the floor. These stretches will help us get right over.

    Day 5 – Foot & Ankle Stabililty
    30.00

    In this Injury prevention lesson, we will be joined by Aimee Higgs, ex Royal Ballet Graduate, now dance physio. Aimee will take us through some key injury prevention methods to strengthen our ankles and feet, ready for pointe work.

    Rest Day
    Rest Day

    Week 2 Classes

    Day 1 – Foot Intrinsics
    10.00

    In this lesson Isabella will be sharing why foot exercises are so important for strong pointe work. We will be doing a key routine of exercises that will strengthen the toes, ankles and lower legs.

    Day 2 – Foot & Ankle Strength
    30.00

    We continue with Aimee in part two of the foot and Ankle injury prevention work. Aimee’s expert knowledge as a physiotherapist will not only teach you the exercises required but what muscles we are specifically using.

    Day 3 – Let’s Stretch out the feet
    15.00

    In this lesson, we will stretch the feet and unlock some of the flexibility required for a beautiful pointe. Pointe work requires us to be right over the box of the shoe, enabling the whole end of the shoe to be on the floor. These stretches will help us get right over.

    Day 4 – Barre Drills on Pointe
    30.00

    This is exciting! Now we will practice very basic pointe work at the barre doing barre drills. We will do a mixture of parrallel and turnout work on two feet to understand proper alignment technique, building those foundations.

    Day 5 – Barre Drills on Pointe
    30.00

    Now we will continue and repeat our practice very basic pointe work at the barre doing barre drills. We will do a mixture of parrallel and turnout work on two feet to understand proper alignment technique, building those foundations.

    Rest Day
    Rest Day

    Week 3 Classes

    Day 1 – Intrinsic Foot Workout
    20.00

    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 – Balance & Stability
    16.00

    In this lesson, we will build stability and understand the lift under the sitting bone while achieving a high demi-pointe. We will work the whole body in this class: Core, back, glutes, and hamstrings. For pointe work, it is essential that we lift out of the legs. This will help achieve that lightness in the body.

    Day 3 – Stabililty of Foot & Ankles
    30.00

    In this lesson we will be working on finding balance and stability quickly and powerfully. When we wear our pointe shoes, we are on a small surface area. It is essential our stabilizing muscles are strong to avoid injury.

    Day 4 – Barre Drills on Pointe
    30.00

    Now we will continue and repeat our practice very basic pointe work at the barre doing barre drills. We will do a mixture of parrallel and turnout work on two feet to understand proper alignment technique, building those foundations.

    Day 5 – Pointe Barre Work
    25.00

    We will make the work slightly more challenging with this lesson from The Stronger Pointe Course. Barre drills to conditon the lower legs and feet. Always lift out of the legs and core when doing these exercises.

    Rest Day
    Rest Day

    Week 4 Classes

    Day 1 – Foot & Ankle Work
    30.00

    We continue with Aimee in part two of the foot and Ankle injury prevention work. Aimee’s expert knowledge as a physiotherapist will not only teach you the exercises required but what muscles we are specifically using.

    Day 2 – Amazing feet Exercises
    30.00

    In this lesson, we will be releasing tension with myofascial massage and intrinsic feet exercises. The power of feet exercises added to your routine will unlock so much more than just strong feet. Your whole body will feel more connected

    Day 3 – Beginner Pointe work
    25.00

    Now we will continue and repeat our practice very basic pointe work at the barre doing barre drills. We will do a mixture of parrallel and turnout work on two feet to understand proper alignment technique, building those foundations.

    Day 4 – Pointe Barre Work
    25.00

    We will make the work slightly more challenging with this lesson from The Stronger Pointe Course. Barre drills to conditon the lower legs and feet. Always lift out of the legs and core when doing these exercises.

    Day 5 – Pointe Barre Beginner
    35.00

    In this Pointe Barre we will be putting together everything we have learned. How to work our feet, how to hold ourself in the upper body, how to work the feet in the shoes, now trying together into this beginner pointe class.

    Day 6 – Pointe Barre Beginner
    35.00

    One more time! In this Pointe Barre we will be putting together everything we have learned. How to work our feet, how to hold ourself in the upper body, how to work the feet in the shoes, now trying together into this beginner pointe class. Good work!

    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 Strong Pointe Beginner Plan

    • Connect with the intrinsic muscles of the feet
    • Build Strength in the feet
    • Understand the basics of pointe work
    • Learn accurate technique for pointe
    • Learn a routine for gaining strength for pointe
    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
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    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
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    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 -47 Spaces Available!
    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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    Build Strength of the feet, Barre drills establishing correct technique

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