In today’s video, Isabella answers various questions from her Instagram followers, sharing insights on Vaganova, improving turnout, staying in shape during holidays, dealing with performance anxiety, and more:
Isabella emphasizes the importance of stretching, strengthening, and working on turnout to improve ballet skills.
She shares personal experiences of studying at Vaganova Ballet Academy, highlighting the supportive community and challenges faced.
Isabella advises on finding good training, dealing with rejection, and staying connected with family while in a dormitory.
She recommends using Skype or Zoom to connect with family, reflecting on rejection positively, and utilizing summer holidays for rest and focused conditioning.
Isabella discusses understanding teachers in a foreign language, auditioning for Vaganova, and managing performance anxiety through mindset work.