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Class description
Focus: Directions, Balance, Turning Drills & Basic Jumps
Join Isabella for a supportive and structured beginner centre class designed to help you feel confident moving away from the barre. In this class, you’ll work on foundational skills that are essential for centre work, including understanding stage directions (croisé, effacé, écarté), building your balance in static and moving positions, and introducing simple turning drills to improve coordination and spotting.
You’ll also explore beginner-level allegro (jumps), focusing on correct take-off and landings, posture in the air, and musical timing. Isabella will guide you step-by-step, offering clear breakdowns and encouraging cues to help you stay grounded, aligned, and in control. Whether you’re new to centre work or looking to solidify your basics, this class will give you the tools to grow with confidence and grace.
Who is this for?
This class is perfect for:
Adult ballet beginners ready to explore movement away from the barre
Dancers who want to improve their understanding of ballet directions (e.g. croisé, effacé, écarté)
Students working on balance, especially in centre positions like retiré or arabesque
Beginners who want to learn safe, simple turning drills (e.g. quarter and half turns)
Anyone who wants to build confidence with small jumps in the centre
Dancers looking to connect steps smoothly and develop musicality in centre combinations
Those who feel unsure in the centre and want a supportive, structured environment to improve
Who is this not for?
- Not for someone looking to rush through class
- Not for the injured dancer
- Not for the casual dancer
Meet your 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.
