Isabella
BEGINNER – BWI Summer Intensive
outline
About this workshop.
This year’s Intensive will be held at the studios in the Sadler’s Wells theatre in London. The Beginner level is aimed at adults (18+) who have been training for 2 years 1-2 times a week, or at least 1 year 3+ times a week. Dancers should have a good understanding of a basic, traditional ballet barre. This is not for absolute beginners. (Absolute Beginner Course coming to the website!)
This level is great if you want to master the basics and build confidence. We’ll spend a lot of time practicing the minute details of foundational steps at the barre and in the centre. We’ll focus on proper alignment, head and arm coordination, and simple combinations of steps. We’ll work on échappé, assemblé, changement and pas de chat jumps, and plié retiré (pirouttes not required!)
You can find more information and answers to frequently asked questions on the events page linked below.
Tentative schedule.
Final schedule will be confirmed closer to event.
Studio Open for Self-Warm-up
09:00 – 09:30
Guided Warm-up
09:30 – 10:00
Ballet Technique
10:00 – 12:00
Lunch
12:00 – 13:00
Pointe/Pre-Pointe
13:00 – 14:00
Repertoire 1
14:00 – 15:00
Break
15:00 – 15:15
Technique Deep-Dive
15:15 – 16:15
Stretch
16:15 – 17:00
Studio Open
17:00 – 18:00
Studio Open for Self-Warm-up
09:00 – 09:30
Guided Warm-up
09:30 – 10:00
Ballet Technique
10:00 – 12:00
Lunch
12:00 – 13:00
Pointe/Pre-Pointe
13:00 – 14:00
Repertoire 2
14:00 – 15:00
Break
15:00 – 15:15
Technique Deep-Dive
15:15 – 16:15
Stretch
16:15 – 17:00
Studio Open
17:00 – 18:00
Studio Open for Self-Warm-up
09:00 – 09:30
Guided Warm-up
09:30 – 10:00
Ballet Technique
10:00 – 12:00
Lunch
12:00 – 13:00
Class TBD
13:00 – 14:00
Repertoire 3
14:00 – 15:00
Break
15:00 – 15:15
Stretch
15:15 – 16:00
Q&A
16:00 – 16:30
Optional Early Social Event
18:00 – 20:00
Studio Open for Self-Warm-up
09:00 – 09:30
Guided Warm-up
09:30 – 10:00
Ballet Technique
10:00 – 12:00
Lunch
12:00 – 13:00
Pointe/Pre-Pointe
13:00 – 14:00
Polish 2 Rep Pieces
14:00 – 15:00
Break
15:00 – 15:15
Technique Deep-Dive
15:15 – 16:15
Stretch
16:15 – 17:00
Studio Open
17:00 – 18:00
Studio Open for Self-Warm-up
09:00 – 09:30
Guided Warm-up
09:30 – 10:00
Ballet Technique
10:00 – 12:00
Lunch
12:00 – 13:00
Pointe/Pre-Pointe
13:00 – 14:00
Polish 2 Rep Pieces
14:00 – 15:00
Break
15:00 – 15:15
Perform Rep in Studio
15:15 – 16:15
Who is this for?
- You are serious about improving technique, and want to do so in a supportive environment.
- You want to explore your artistry and discover new facets to yourself as a dancer and artist.
- You wish pre-professional summer intensives extended to adults as well.
- You want to build your community with other dancers who are passionate about ballet and about being the best dancers they can be.
Who is this not for?
- You are looking for drop-in classes or a part-time workshop. The Intensive is the 5 full days.
- You are at a Beginner or Improver level. Hopefully we can have more options for you next year though!
- You aren’t interested in focusing on the minute details of technique.
Meet your teacher.
Isabella McGuire Mayes
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.
- Open studio time in the morning to warm up on your own
- A guided warm-up or specific conditioning
- Vaganova Technique Class 2 hours in length to allow for repetition of exercises and corrections (with a live pianist!)
- Pointe/pre-pointe
- Repertoire/ballet choreography
- Technique deep-dive! Focusing on various technical elements helping you improve
- Stretching
- The schedule will likely be approximately 9:00-17:00 with an hour for lunch and a short break in the afternoon. Possibly a shorter day Wednesday to allow for a bit of rest and recovery.
- Performance opportunity in the studio at the end of the week
- Each participant will also receive a welcome bag with a few surprises, and there will be one or two optional social activities during the week. Participation in social activities is not required, but I hope you’ll come and hang out!
Cancellation Policy.
- Full refund up to 90 days before (Tuesday, 30th May, 2023)
- 50% refund within 90 days (Wednesday, 31st May – Friday, 28th July, 2023)
- No refund 30 days before (from 29th July, 2023)
Please email [email protected] to request a refund.
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