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The Art of Pointework, Level 1
directed by Dennis Diamond, fl. 2005; produced by Finis Jhung, 1937-; performed by Finis Jhung, 1937- and Ashlee Knapp, 1987- (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 2000), 57 mins
Judy Weiss tells you all about the construction of the pointe shoe and how to find the shoe for you. Ashlee Knapp, now dancing with The New York City Ballet, shows you special foot and ankle strengthening exercises, how to correctly prepare your shoe and foot, and how to tie your ribbons. Finis and Ashlee show you...
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directed by Dennis Diamond, fl. 2005; produced by Finis Jhung, 1937-; performed by Finis Jhung, 1937- and Ashlee Knapp, 1987- (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 2000), 57 mins
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Judy Weiss tells you all about the construction of the pointe shoe and how to find the shoe for you. Ashlee Knapp, now dancing with The New York City Ballet, shows you special foot and ankle strengthening exercises, how to correctly prepare your shoe and foot, and how to tie your ribbons. Finis and Ashlee show you how to do the soft toe work required today. You'll learn to use your weight and energy so that you can roll up and down on pointe with...
Judy Weiss tells you all about the construction of the pointe shoe and how to find the shoe for you. Ashlee Knapp, now dancing with The New York City Ballet, shows you special foot and ankle strengthening exercises, how to correctly prepare your shoe and foot, and how to tie your ribbons. Finis and Ashlee show you how to do the soft toe work required today. You'll learn to use your weight and energy so that you can roll up and down on pointe with delicate strength and ease, as Ashlee does. Your first steps are the most important, and this video will make sure you put your best foot forward. The music of Scott Killian makes this a magical experience.
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Performer / Ensemble
Finis Jhung, 1937-, Ashlee Knapp, 1987-
Contributor
Finis Jhung, 1937-
Author / Creator
Dennis Diamond, fl. 2005, Finis Jhung, 1937-, Ashlee Knapp, 1987-
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
Ballet Dynamics
Topic / Theme
Dance
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Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of Ballet Dynamics, Inc.
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The Art of Pointework, Level 2
directed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; produced by Finis Jhung, 1937-; performed by Finis Jhung, 1937- and Ashlee Knapp, 1987- (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 2000), 48 mins
Judy Weiss tells you all about the construction of the pointe shoe and how to find the shoe for you. Ashlee Knapp, now dancing with The New York City Ballet, shows you special foot and ankle strengthening exercises, how to correctly prepare your shoe and foot, and how to tie your ribbons. Finis and Ashlee show you...
Sample
directed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; produced by Finis Jhung, 1937-; performed by Finis Jhung, 1937- and Ashlee Knapp, 1987- (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 2000), 48 mins
Description
Judy Weiss tells you all about the construction of the pointe shoe and how to find the shoe for you. Ashlee Knapp, now dancing with The New York City Ballet, shows you special foot and ankle strengthening exercises, how to correctly prepare your shoe and foot, and how to tie your ribbons. Finis and Ashlee show you how to do the soft toe work required today. You'll learn to use your weight and energy so that you can roll up and down on pointe with...
Judy Weiss tells you all about the construction of the pointe shoe and how to find the shoe for you. Ashlee Knapp, now dancing with The New York City Ballet, shows you special foot and ankle strengthening exercises, how to correctly prepare your shoe and foot, and how to tie your ribbons. Finis and Ashlee show you how to do the soft toe work required today. You'll learn to use your weight and energy so that you can roll up and down on pointe with delicate strength and ease, as Ashlee does. Your first steps are the most important, and this video will make sure you put your best foot forward. The music of Scott Killian makes this a magical experience.
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Dance
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Finis Jhung, 1937-, Ashlee Knapp, 1987-
Contributor
Finis Jhung, 1937-
Author / Creator
Finis Jhung, 1937-, Ashlee Knapp, 1987-
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
Ballet Dynamics
Topic / Theme
Dance
Copyright Message
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The Art of Teaching with Finis Jhung, No. 1: At the Barre
directed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; choreographed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; produced by Finis Jhung, 1937-; performed by Finis Jhung, 1937- and Katie Hoponick (Ballet Dynamics, 1998), 1 hour 35 mins
Finis and Katie go through all the basic points of teaching barre, from beginner thru advanced. He tells you everything he’s observed in 35 years of teaching pro’s and amateurs in NYC. The bottom line is, you’ve got to have a leg to stand on. Most teachers tend to focus on foot positions and the working leg;...
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directed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; choreographed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; produced by Finis Jhung, 1937-; performed by Finis Jhung, 1937- and Katie Hoponick (Ballet Dynamics, 1998), 1 hour 35 mins
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Finis and Katie go through all the basic points of teaching barre, from beginner thru advanced. He tells you everything he’s observed in 35 years of teaching pro’s and amateurs in NYC. The bottom line is, you’ve got to have a leg to stand on. Most teachers tend to focus on foot positions and the working leg; therefore students develop poor habits which weaken the supporting side and consequently the center work. Here are The Rules of Barrew...
Finis and Katie go through all the basic points of teaching barre, from beginner thru advanced. He tells you everything he’s observed in 35 years of teaching pro’s and amateurs in NYC. The bottom line is, you’ve got to have a leg to stand on. Most teachers tend to focus on foot positions and the working leg; therefore students develop poor habits which weaken the supporting side and consequently the center work. Here are The Rules of Barrework which will help you avoid common mistakes and enable you and your students to get the most out of the barre. This detailed, comprehensive guide to all the things you and your students need to know will give you the "teacher’s eye" that sees problems before they happen. Learn to see what really matters.
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Finis Jhung, 1937-, Katie Hoponick
Contributor
Finis Jhung, 1937-
Author / Creator
Finis Jhung, 1937-, Katie Hoponick
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
Ballet Dynamics
Topic / Theme
Dance
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Basic Ballet Movement Skills 1
directed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; choreographed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; performed by Antonio Carmena and Finis Jhung, 1937- (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 2013), 1 hour 37 mins
This is Lesson 1 of a new series by Finis Jhung which shows you how to do the most frequently used center floor movements — the dancing steps — that travel forward and sideways and link to various poses, turns, and jumps. In this video, Finis breaks down count-by-count the following steps: pas de bourrée en a...
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directed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; choreographed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; performed by Antonio Carmena and Finis Jhung, 1937- (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 2013), 1 hour 37 mins
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This is Lesson 1 of a new series by Finis Jhung which shows you how to do the most frequently used center floor movements — the dancing steps — that travel forward and sideways and link to various poses, turns, and jumps. In this video, Finis breaks down count-by-count the following steps: pas de bourrée en avant (forward); pas de bourrée de côte (sideways); glissade; glissade précipitée (quick auxiliary step); and the chassé en avant a...
This is Lesson 1 of a new series by Finis Jhung which shows you how to do the most frequently used center floor movements — the dancing steps — that travel forward and sideways and link to various poses, turns, and jumps. In this video, Finis breaks down count-by-count the following steps: pas de bourrée en avant (forward); pas de bourrée de côte (sideways); glissade; glissade précipitée (quick auxiliary step); and the chassé en avant and de côte. Each step is first shown slowly, and then quickly, and is demonstrated both right and left by Antonio Carmena, soloist of The New York City Ballet.
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Dance
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Performer / Ensemble
Antonio Carmena, Finis Jhung, 1937-
Contributor
Finis Jhung, 1937-
Author / Creator
Finis Jhung, 1937-, Antonio Carmena
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
Ballet Dynamics
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Basic Ballet Movement Skills 2
directed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; choreographed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; performed by Finis Jhung, 1937- and Sachiko Kanai (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 2013), 1 hour 33 mins
Finis Jhung shows you — count by count — how to shape and move your arms and hands with amplified grace and elegance; how to find and display your arabesque and balance the piqué pose; how to work the feet and balance in coupé; and how to waltz in various directions and positions. Each exercise has two parts...
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directed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; choreographed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; performed by Finis Jhung, 1937- and Sachiko Kanai (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 2013), 1 hour 33 mins
Description
Finis Jhung shows you — count by count — how to shape and move your arms and hands with amplified grace and elegance; how to find and display your arabesque and balance the piqué pose; how to work the feet and balance in coupé; and how to waltz in various directions and positions. Each exercise has two parts —instruction and demonstration — and is shown moving to both right and left by Sachiko Kanai. Bonus sections include outtakes and...
Finis Jhung shows you — count by count — how to shape and move your arms and hands with amplified grace and elegance; how to find and display your arabesque and balance the piqué pose; how to work the feet and balance in coupé; and how to waltz in various directions and positions. Each exercise has two parts —instruction and demonstration — and is shown moving to both right and left by Sachiko Kanai. Bonus sections include outtakes and an interview with Sachiko.
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Dance
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Performer / Ensemble
Finis Jhung, 1937-, Sachiko Kanai
Contributor
Finis Jhung, 1937-
Author / Creator
Finis Jhung, 1937-, Sachiko Kanai
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
Ballet Dynamics
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Basic Ballet, Vol. 13: Partnering Techniques - The Nutcracker pas de deux
directed by Dennis Diamond, fl. 2005; choreographed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; produced by Dennis Diamond, fl. 2005; performed by Finis Jhung, 1937-, Johanna Snyder and Griff Braun (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 1999), 1 hour 18 mins
Learn the ropes, step by step, to everyone's favorite, the Grand Pas de Deux from The Nutcracker. Griff Braun and Johanna Snyder of The American Ballet Theatre begin the video by performing the pas de deux. After that, they break it all down with Finis Jhung and tell you everything you need to know about promenade...
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directed by Dennis Diamond, fl. 2005; choreographed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; produced by Dennis Diamond, fl. 2005; performed by Finis Jhung, 1937-, Johanna Snyder and Griff Braun (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 1999), 1 hour 18 mins
Description
Learn the ropes, step by step, to everyone's favorite, the Grand Pas de Deux from The Nutcracker. Griff Braun and Johanna Snyder of The American Ballet Theatre begin the video by performing the pas de deux. After that, they break it all down with Finis Jhung and tell you everything you need to know about promenades, supported pirouettes, and lifts. Griff and Johanna tell what they are thinking as they do the steps and what they expect from each o...
Learn the ropes, step by step, to everyone's favorite, the Grand Pas de Deux from The Nutcracker. Griff Braun and Johanna Snyder of The American Ballet Theatre begin the video by performing the pas de deux. After that, they break it all down with Finis Jhung and tell you everything you need to know about promenades, supported pirouettes, and lifts. Griff and Johanna tell what they are thinking as they do the steps and what they expect from each other. By the end of the video you'll have seen all the nuts and bolts of partnering. Griff has partnered some of ABT's best ballerinas, so he knows what he's talking about. This video is a must for anyone who intends to do this pas de deux or simply loves ballet.
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Dance
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Instructional material
Performer / Ensemble
Finis Jhung, 1937-, Johanna Snyder, Griff Braun
Contributor
Finis Jhung, 1937-, Dennis Diamond, fl. 2005
Author / Creator
Finis Jhung, 1937-, Dennis Diamond, fl. 2005, Johanna Snyder, Griff Braun
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
Ballet Dynamics
Topic / Theme
Dance
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1999 by Ballet Dyamics, Inc.
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The Boy Ballet Dancer
directed by Joe Locarro, fl. 2011; produced by Finis Jhung, 1937-; performed by Finis Jhung, 1937- and Joseph Harrington (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 2010), 1 hour 35 mins
Based on his experience as the Trainer at Billy Camp and ballet teacher for the boys who played Billy Elliot on Broadway and on tour, Finis Jhung knows that today's boy ballet dancer needs updated training—he must go beyond positions and poses and learn the mechanics of movement. In this new video, 11-year-old J...
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directed by Joe Locarro, fl. 2011; produced by Finis Jhung, 1937-; performed by Finis Jhung, 1937- and Joseph Harrington (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 2010), 1 hour 35 mins
Description
Based on his experience as the Trainer at Billy Camp and ballet teacher for the boys who played Billy Elliot on Broadway and on tour, Finis Jhung knows that today's boy ballet dancer needs updated training—he must go beyond positions and poses and learn the mechanics of movement. In this new video, 11-year-old Joseph Harrington—newly-cast as Billy Elliot—warms up standing alone in center floor so he can check his placement and form in the m...
Based on his experience as the Trainer at Billy Camp and ballet teacher for the boys who played Billy Elliot on Broadway and on tour, Finis Jhung knows that today's boy ballet dancer needs updated training—he must go beyond positions and poses and learn the mechanics of movement. In this new video, 11-year-old Joseph Harrington—newly-cast as Billy Elliot—warms up standing alone in center floor so he can check his placement and form in the mirror. He then demonstrates the essential exercises which emphasize the spring action of the bent knee in plié for powerful jumps, turns and combinations. Finis explains the exercise, Joseph demonstrates, Finis analyzes and Joseph repeats. At the end, Joseph performs jumps and turns that will make you stand and cheer as audiences do at Billy Elliot: The Musical.
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Dance
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Performer / Ensemble
Finis Jhung, 1937-, Joseph Harrington
Contributor
Finis Jhung, 1937-
Author / Creator
Joe Locarro, fl. 2011, Finis Jhung, 1937-, Joseph Harrington
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
Ballet Dynamics
Topic / Theme
Dance
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2010 by Ballet Dyamics, Inc.
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Center Class 'A': Connecting Movements Sideways
directed by Dennis Diamond, fl. 2005; choreographed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; produced by Dennis Diamond, fl. 2005; performed by Finis Jhung, 1937- and Jennifer Goodman (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 1995), 49 mins
Count-by-count, Finis Jhung and Jennifer Goodman of The Joffrey Ballet show you how to connect individual steps in 12 different center combinations that build and progress from adagio to coda. This video reveals how successfully producing beautiful lines, balanced turns, and light jumps depends on the way you exec...
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directed by Dennis Diamond, fl. 2005; choreographed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; produced by Dennis Diamond, fl. 2005; performed by Finis Jhung, 1937- and Jennifer Goodman (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 1995), 49 mins
Description
Count-by-count, Finis Jhung and Jennifer Goodman of The Joffrey Ballet show you how to connect individual steps in 12 different center combinations that build and progress from adagio to coda. This video reveals how successfully producing beautiful lines, balanced turns, and light jumps depends on the way you execute the preceding movement. Correctly performing that movement, the linking step, is the key to your success. Center Class A teaches 6...
Count-by-count, Finis Jhung and Jennifer Goodman of The Joffrey Ballet show you how to connect individual steps in 12 different center combinations that build and progress from adagio to coda. This video reveals how successfully producing beautiful lines, balanced turns, and light jumps depends on the way you execute the preceding movement. Correctly performing that movement, the linking step, is the key to your success. Center Class A teaches 6 combinations based on glissades and pas de bourrées to the side and includes discussions on posture, breathing, and how to balance in passé. Center Class B teaches 6 combinations based on walks, runs, glissades, and pas de bourrées traveling forward and includes discussions on stretching for suppleness and using the mirror for pirouette practice.
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Field of Study
Dance
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Instructional material
Performer / Ensemble
Finis Jhung, 1937-, Jennifer Goodman
Contributor
Finis Jhung, 1937-, Dennis Diamond, fl. 2005
Author / Creator
Finis Jhung, 1937-, Dennis Diamond, fl. 2005, Jennifer Goodman
Date Published / Released
1995
Publisher
Ballet Dynamics
Topic / Theme
Dance
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1995 by Ballet Dyamics, Inc.
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Center Class 'B': Connecting Movements Forwards
directed by Dennis Diamond, fl. 2005; choreographed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; produced by Dennis Diamond, fl. 2005; performed by Finis Jhung, 1937- and Jennifer Goodman (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 1995), 56 mins
Count-by-count, Finis Jhung and Jennifer Goodman of The Joffrey Ballet show you how to connect individual steps in 12 different center combinations that build and progress from adagio to coda. This video reveals how successfully producing beautiful lines, balanced turns, and light jumps depends on the way you exec...
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directed by Dennis Diamond, fl. 2005; choreographed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; produced by Dennis Diamond, fl. 2005; performed by Finis Jhung, 1937- and Jennifer Goodman (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 1995), 56 mins
Description
Count-by-count, Finis Jhung and Jennifer Goodman of The Joffrey Ballet show you how to connect individual steps in 12 different center combinations that build and progress from adagio to coda. This video reveals how successfully producing beautiful lines, balanced turns, and light jumps depends on the way you execute the preceding movement. Correctly performing that movement, the linking step, is the key to your success. Center Class A teaches 6...
Count-by-count, Finis Jhung and Jennifer Goodman of The Joffrey Ballet show you how to connect individual steps in 12 different center combinations that build and progress from adagio to coda. This video reveals how successfully producing beautiful lines, balanced turns, and light jumps depends on the way you execute the preceding movement. Correctly performing that movement, the linking step, is the key to your success. Center Class A teaches 6 combinations based on glissades and pas de bourrées to the side and includes discussions on posture, breathing, and how to balance in passé. Center Class B teaches 6 combinations based on walks, runs, glissades, and pas de bourrées traveling forward and includes discussions on stretching for suppleness and using the mirror for pirouette practice.
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Dance
Content Type
Instructional material
Performer / Ensemble
Finis Jhung, 1937-, Jennifer Goodman
Contributor
Finis Jhung, 1937-, Dennis Diamond, fl. 2005
Author / Creator
Finis Jhung, 1937-, Dennis Diamond, fl. 2005, Jennifer Goodman
Date Published / Released
1995
Publisher
Ballet Dynamics
Topic / Theme
Dance
Copyright Message
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Center Class 'C': Turning Connecting Movements
directed by Dennis Diamond, fl. 2005; choreographed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; produced by Dennis Diamond, fl. 2005; performed by Finis Jhung, 1937- and Johanna Snyder (Ballet Dynamics, 1995), 55 mins
Count-by-count, Finis Jhung and Johanna Snyder of The American Ballet Theatre show you how to connect individual steps in 12 different center combinations that build and progress from adagio to coda. This video reveals how successfully producing beautiful lines, balanced turns, and light jumps depends on the way y...
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directed by Dennis Diamond, fl. 2005; choreographed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; produced by Dennis Diamond, fl. 2005; performed by Finis Jhung, 1937- and Johanna Snyder (Ballet Dynamics, 1995), 55 mins
Description
Count-by-count, Finis Jhung and Johanna Snyder of The American Ballet Theatre show you how to connect individual steps in 12 different center combinations that build and progress from adagio to coda. This video reveals how successfully producing beautiful lines, balanced turns, and light jumps depends on the way you execute the preceding movement. Correctly performing that movement, the linking step, is the key to your success. Center Class C tea...
Count-by-count, Finis Jhung and Johanna Snyder of The American Ballet Theatre show you how to connect individual steps in 12 different center combinations that build and progress from adagio to coda. This video reveals how successfully producing beautiful lines, balanced turns, and light jumps depends on the way you execute the preceding movement. Correctly performing that movement, the linking step, is the key to your success. Center Class C teaches 6 combinations based on pas de bourrées, soutenus, balancés, and chassés that turn. Center Class D teaches 6 combinations based on grand jeté en tournant, fouetté arabesque, emboité, saut de basque, and connecting steps that turn; includes a discussion on proper turn-out, use of muscles and bones.
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Field of Study
Dance
Content Type
Instructional material
Performer / Ensemble
Finis Jhung, 1937-, Johanna Snyder
Contributor
Finis Jhung, 1937-, Dennis Diamond, fl. 2005
Author / Creator
Finis Jhung, 1937-, Dennis Diamond, fl. 2005, Johanna Snyder
Date Published / Released
1995
Publisher
Ballet Dynamics
Topic / Theme
Dance
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