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The Art of Teaching with Finis Jhung, No. 2: Turns
choreographed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; produced by Finis Jhung, 1937-; performed by Finis Jhung, 1937- and Cheryl Sladkin (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 2007), 1 hour 9 mins
Your students want to turn. You wish they could. Well, they can, and they will. Now you can see and learn the "secrets" to dazzling turns. Whether it's a male virtuoso finishing 9 turns on demi-pointe or a ballerina doing 4 on pointe while raising her arms, it all comes from the preparation. Finis begins chaînés...
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choreographed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; produced by Finis Jhung, 1937-; performed by Finis Jhung, 1937- and Cheryl Sladkin (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 2007), 1 hour 9 mins
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Your students want to turn. You wish they could. Well, they can, and they will. Now you can see and learn the "secrets" to dazzling turns. Whether it's a male virtuoso finishing 9 turns on demi-pointe or a ballerina doing 4 on pointe while raising her arms, it all comes from the preparation. Finis begins chaînés turns for beginners, and gradually progresses, step by step, to the advanced level on pointe. Exercises include a slow promenade that...
Your students want to turn. You wish they could. Well, they can, and they will. Now you can see and learn the "secrets" to dazzling turns. Whether it's a male virtuoso finishing 9 turns on demi-pointe or a ballerina doing 4 on pointe while raising her arms, it all comes from the preparation. Finis begins chaînés turns for beginners, and gradually progresses, step by step, to the advanced level on pointe. Exercises include a slow promenade that teaches the most crucial elements of the pirouette preparation; simple pirouettes en dehors and en dedans; en dehors turns in large poses that travel across the floor; en dedans turns in poses that travel; and then Cheryl puts on her pointe shoes to show you piqué turns en dedans and en dehors; fouetté turns and a traveling combination with leg changes. Notice how Cheryl improves with each correction that Finis gives. There is method to this madness.
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Finis Jhung, 1937-, Cheryl Sladkin
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Finis Jhung, 1937-
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Finis Jhung, 1937-, Cheryl Sladkin
Date Published / Released
2007
Publisher
Ballet Dynamics
Topic / Theme
Dance
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Center Class 'D': Turning Jumps
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), 49 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), 49 mins
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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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Finis Jhung, 1937-, Johanna Snyder
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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
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Dance
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Classic Classes: Intermediate/Advanced Turning Class
choreographed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; produced by Finis Jhung, 1937-; performed by Finis Jhung, 1937- and Michele Wiles (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 2007), 1 hour 24 mins
Finis gives this exhilarating turning class to Michele Wiles, here a teen-aged Gold Medalist at Varna and today a Principal Dancer of The American Ballet Theatre. You'll see how Michele got the Gold as she breezes through Finis's choreographed combinations which cover space and progress from adagio to grand allég...
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choreographed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; produced by Finis Jhung, 1937-; performed by Finis Jhung, 1937- and Michele Wiles (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 2007), 1 hour 24 mins
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Finis gives this exhilarating turning class to Michele Wiles, here a teen-aged Gold Medalist at Varna and today a Principal Dancer of The American Ballet Theatre. You'll see how Michele got the Gold as she breezes through Finis's choreographed combinations which cover space and progress from adagio to grand allégro and are loaded with turning movements including multiple pirouettes (sometimes 4 turns) in passé, attitude, arabesque, and à la se...
Finis gives this exhilarating turning class to Michele Wiles, here a teen-aged Gold Medalist at Varna and today a Principal Dancer of The American Ballet Theatre. You'll see how Michele got the Gold as she breezes through Finis's choreographed combinations which cover space and progress from adagio to grand allégro and are loaded with turning movements including multiple pirouettes (sometimes 4 turns) in passé, attitude, arabesque, and à la seconde. At the end, you’ll see some dazzling fouetté turns. We've also included slow motion footage of Michele's fouetté turns and grand pirouettes. Michele also has a lovely floating jump and it's thrilling to watch her fly through the air. Perfectly schooled and completely uninhibited in showing her love of dance and passion for movement, Michele will enchant you the same way she does critics and audiences the world over. At the barre, Finis gives each exercise, and then stands by and coaches Michele as she demonstrates. In center floor, Finis shows and explains each exercise, Michele demonstrates, Finis analyzes and coaches, Michele repeats, and then Finis summarizes. Sometimes Michele will repeat certain turns or jumps for clarification. There is slow motion footage of Michele's fouetté turns and en dedans pirouettes. See a star in the making!
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Finis Jhung, 1937-, Michele Wiles
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Finis Jhung, 1937-
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Finis Jhung, 1937-, Michele Wiles
Date Published / Released
2007
Publisher
Ballet Dynamics
Topic / Theme
Dance
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The Finis Jhung Ballet Technique: Intermediate Centerwork on Turns & Jumps
directed by Robert Weisen, fl. 2006; choreographed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; produced by Robert Weisen, fl. 2006; performed by Finis Jhung, 1937- and Saige Miller (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 2006), 1 hour 10 mins
This Class is so much fun! Finis shows and explains each exercise, Saige does it, Finis corrects and coaches, Saige does it again. When it's needed, Finis has Saige try a step several times so that it's very clear to the viewer (and Saige) what needs to be done. Besides the technical "how to" information, Finis gi...
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directed by Robert Weisen, fl. 2006; choreographed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; produced by Robert Weisen, fl. 2006; performed by Finis Jhung, 1937- and Saige Miller (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 2006), 1 hour 10 mins
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This Class is so much fun! Finis shows and explains each exercise, Saige does it, Finis corrects and coaches, Saige does it again. When it's needed, Finis has Saige try a step several times so that it's very clear to the viewer (and Saige) what needs to be done. Besides the technical "how to" information, Finis gives examples of musical and artistic choices that make the difference.
With each exercise, it becomes clear that as you learn and perf...
This Class is so much fun! Finis shows and explains each exercise, Saige does it, Finis corrects and coaches, Saige does it again. When it's needed, Finis has Saige try a step several times so that it's very clear to the viewer (and Saige) what needs to be done. Besides the technical "how to" information, Finis gives examples of musical and artistic choices that make the difference.
With each exercise, it becomes clear that as you learn and perfect your preparations, you'll get the results you’re looking for. The centerwork proceeds from working on pirouettes at the barre through grand pirouettes en dedans to new jumps such as balloté, balloné, entrechat royale, grand fouetté en tournant, and grand jeté saut de chat. You're going to watch this one with a smile and hope in your heart!
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Finis Jhung, 1937-, Saige Miller
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Finis Jhung, 1937-, Robert Weisen, fl. 2006
Author / Creator
Finis Jhung, 1937-, Robert Weisen, fl. 2006, Saige Miller
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
Ballet Dynamics
Topic / Theme
Dance
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The Finis Jhung Ballet Technique: Stretch, Turn-out, & Extension
directed by Joe Locarro, fl. 2011; choreographed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; produced by Finis Jhung, 1937-; performed by Finis Jhung, 1937- and Isabella Boylston (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 2008), 1 hour 30 mins
In this new video, Finis Jhung has created 17 exercises especially designed to show you how to stretch safely and correctly so that you will strengthen and improve your turnout and extension. Finis shows and explains each exercise step-by-step, and then it is demonstrated by Isabella Boylston of The American Balle...
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directed by Joe Locarro, fl. 2011; choreographed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; produced by Finis Jhung, 1937-; performed by Finis Jhung, 1937- and Isabella Boylston (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 2008), 1 hour 30 mins
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In this new video, Finis Jhung has created 17 exercises especially designed to show you how to stretch safely and correctly so that you will strengthen and improve your turnout and extension. Finis shows and explains each exercise step-by-step, and then it is demonstrated by Isabella Boylston of The American Ballet Theater. The floor exercises are done both sitting up as well as lying down, which allows you to stretch without stress or strain on...
In this new video, Finis Jhung has created 17 exercises especially designed to show you how to stretch safely and correctly so that you will strengthen and improve your turnout and extension. Finis shows and explains each exercise step-by-step, and then it is demonstrated by Isabella Boylston of The American Ballet Theater. The floor exercises are done both sitting up as well as lying down, which allows you to stretch without stress or strain on your muscles and joints. Each barre exercise includes detailed instructions and demonstrations on how to bring your floor stretches to a standing position while displaying your maximum turnout and extension with balance and control. Teaching in New York City since 1972, Finis Jhung has enabled thousands of dancers to become their personal best. As you will see, the secrets to success can be yours.
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Finis Jhung, 1937-, Isabella Boylston
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Finis Jhung, 1937-
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Finis Jhung, 1937-, Joe Locarro, fl. 2011, Isabella Boylston
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
Ballet Dynamics
Topic / Theme
Dance
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Finis Jhung interviews Sasha Dmochowski
choreographed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; produced by Finis Jhung, 1937-; performed by Finis Jhung, 1937- and Sasha Dmochowski (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 2007), 16 mins
The anti-aging video that is fun to do and good for you. Stretch away aches and pains. Strengthen and protect your entire body. Regain your youthful vitality and feel better!
Ballet - 10 doable barre-free exercises for posture, balance, and strength
Plus - 5 slow floor stretches for flexibility and relaxation
Plu...
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choreographed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; produced by Finis Jhung, 1937-; performed by Finis Jhung, 1937- and Sasha Dmochowski (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 2007), 16 mins
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The anti-aging video that is fun to do and good for you. Stretch away aches and pains. Strengthen and protect your entire body. Regain your youthful vitality and feel better!
Ballet - 10 doable barre-free exercises for posture, balance, and strength
Plus - 5 slow floor stretches for flexibility and relaxation
Plus - 3 sitting "dances" for core and leg strength
Plus - 2 "kitchen sink" stretches for your lower back
Plus - 1 slow waltz to delight y...
The anti-aging video that is fun to do and good for you. Stretch away aches and pains. Strengthen and protect your entire body. Regain your youthful vitality and feel better!
Ballet - 10 doable barre-free exercises for posture, balance, and strength
Plus - 5 slow floor stretches for flexibility and relaxation
Plus - 3 sitting "dances" for core and leg strength
Plus - 2 "kitchen sink" stretches for your lower back
Plus - 1 slow waltz to delight you
Plus - the fabulous music of Scott Killian
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Dance
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Interview
Performer / Ensemble
Finis Jhung, 1937-, Sasha Dmochowski
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Finis Jhung, 1937-
Author / Creator
Finis Jhung, 1937-, Sasha Dmochowski
Date Published / Released
2007
Publisher
Ballet Dynamics
Topic / Theme
Dance
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Pirouette Class #1
directed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; choreographed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; performed by Finis Jhung, 1937- and Michele Wiles (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 2001), 1 hour 13 mins
This video builds and progresses from adagio to grand allegro in real time, slow motion, and freeze frame. Dance along with Michele Wiles, Principal Dancer of The American Ballet Theatre, and you'll soon learn to fix your pirouette problems. We've also added breakdowns that clear up the difference between the walt...
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directed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; choreographed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; performed by Finis Jhung, 1937- and Michele Wiles (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 2001), 1 hour 13 mins
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This video builds and progresses from adagio to grand allegro in real time, slow motion, and freeze frame. Dance along with Michele Wiles, Principal Dancer of The American Ballet Theatre, and you'll soon learn to fix your pirouette problems. We've also added breakdowns that clear up the difference between the waltz step and the balancé. And, you'll be amazed when you see how Michele flies through the air with pas de bourrée sauté. It boggles t...
This video builds and progresses from adagio to grand allegro in real time, slow motion, and freeze frame. Dance along with Michele Wiles, Principal Dancer of The American Ballet Theatre, and you'll soon learn to fix your pirouette problems. We've also added breakdowns that clear up the difference between the waltz step and the balancé. And, you'll be amazed when you see how Michele flies through the air with pas de bourrée sauté. It boggles the mind.
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Finis Jhung, 1937-, Michele Wiles
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Finis Jhung, 1937-
Author / Creator
Finis Jhung, 1937-, Michele Wiles
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
Ballet Dynamics
Topic / Theme
Dance
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Use Your Head & Turn!
directed by Joe Locarro, fl. 2011; choreographed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; produced by Finis Jhung, 1937-; performed by Finis Jhung, 1937- and Sachiko Kanai (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 2010), 1 hour 34 mins
Whenever the best dancers pirouette and change directions, they turn their head quickly with eyes sharply focused—this is what makes their dancing so enjoyable. As you might imagine, it''s not easy to keep your balance when you must pirouette or turn your head quickly and move across the floor. In the same way y...
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directed by Joe Locarro, fl. 2011; choreographed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; produced by Finis Jhung, 1937-; performed by Finis Jhung, 1937- and Sachiko Kanai (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 2010), 1 hour 34 mins
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Whenever the best dancers pirouette and change directions, they turn their head quickly with eyes sharply focused—this is what makes their dancing so enjoyable. As you might imagine, it''s not easy to keep your balance when you must pirouette or turn your head quickly and move across the floor. In the same way you practice moving your feet and legs faster, you must also practice moving your head. This video shows you how to keep your balance wh...
Whenever the best dancers pirouette and change directions, they turn their head quickly with eyes sharply focused—this is what makes their dancing so enjoyable. As you might imagine, it''s not easy to keep your balance when you must pirouette or turn your head quickly and move across the floor. In the same way you practice moving your feet and legs faster, you must also practice moving your head. This video shows you how to keep your balance when you spot quickly; details the correct use of the feet and arms when you pirouette from 5th; and teaches you how to turn your pas de bourrées with control and elegance. Each exercise is shown step-by-step by Finis Jhung, demonstrated by a professional dancer, analyzed with corrections, and repeated. The wealth of information is staggering—welcome to ballet heaven!
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Finis Jhung, 1937-, Sachiko Kanai
Contributor
Finis Jhung, 1937-
Author / Creator
Finis Jhung, 1937-, Joe Locarro, fl. 2011, Sachiko Kanai
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
Ballet Dynamics
Topic / Theme
Dance
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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
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Finis Jhung, 1937-
Author / Creator
Finis Jhung, 1937-, Katie Hoponick
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
Ballet Dynamics
Topic / Theme
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Ballet Barre Stretch & Strength
choreographed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; produced by Finis Jhung, 1937-; performed by Melissa Elstein and Finis Jhung, 1937- (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 2014), 1 hour 25 mins
This is the perfect barre workout for beginners as well as advanced dancers. Finis Jhung first shows and explains each exercise in detail: he tells you why it's important, breaks it down count-by-count, and shows you how to do it. The exercise is then demonstrated by Melissa Elstein, first to one side, then the ot...
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choreographed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; produced by Finis Jhung, 1937-; performed by Melissa Elstein and Finis Jhung, 1937- (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 2014), 1 hour 25 mins
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This is the perfect barre workout for beginners as well as advanced dancers. Finis Jhung first shows and explains each exercise in detail: he tells you why it's important, breaks it down count-by-count, and shows you how to do it. The exercise is then demonstrated by Melissa Elstein, first to one side, then the other, and then repeated entirely. All the while, Finis is on camera making pointers and coaching. The barre progresses and advances slow...
This is the perfect barre workout for beginners as well as advanced dancers. Finis Jhung first shows and explains each exercise in detail: he tells you why it's important, breaks it down count-by-count, and shows you how to do it. The exercise is then demonstrated by Melissa Elstein, first to one side, then the other, and then repeated entirely. All the while, Finis is on camera making pointers and coaching. The barre progresses and advances slowly and methodically, gradually increasing in intensity, speed and range of movement. This is a comprehensive work-out for the entire body (and mind): beginners will learn the essential ideas of the ballet movement process while advanced dancers will be reminded of the often-neglected basics that make the difference. Welcome to the Finis Jhung Ballet Technique!
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Dance
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Performer / Ensemble
Melissa Elstein, Finis Jhung, 1937-
Contributor
Finis Jhung, 1937-
Author / Creator
Finis Jhung, 1937-, Melissa Elstein
Date Published / Released
2014
Publisher
Ballet Dynamics
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