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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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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
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Dance
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The Art of Pointework, Level 3
produced by Finis Jhung, 1937-; performed by Finis Jhung, 1937- and Michele Wiles (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 2001), 47 mins
This revolutionary new video shows Michele Wiles, today a critically acclaimed Principal Dancer of The American Ballet Theatre, in real time and slow motion. Each carefully planned exercise is first taught by Finis, then performed by Michele, analyzed in slow motion with detailed commentary by Finis, and repeated...
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produced by Finis Jhung, 1937-; performed by Finis Jhung, 1937- and Michele Wiles (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 2001), 47 mins
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This revolutionary new video shows Michele Wiles, today a critically acclaimed Principal Dancer of The American Ballet Theatre, in real time and slow motion. Each carefully planned exercise is first taught by Finis, then performed by Michele, analyzed in slow motion with detailed commentary by Finis, and repeated in real time. Some exercises feature close-up sections, as well as freeze frames. You'll see all the little details that will make a di...
This revolutionary new video shows Michele Wiles, today a critically acclaimed Principal Dancer of The American Ballet Theatre, in real time and slow motion. Each carefully planned exercise is first taught by Finis, then performed by Michele, analyzed in slow motion with detailed commentary by Finis, and repeated in real time. Some exercises feature close-up sections, as well as freeze frames. You'll see all the little details that will make a difference. For instance, you've got to get on the stage, and you've got to get off, and you're either going to have to walk or run, and we can't tell you how many times we've seen pretty dancers galumph on and off stage, as though their pointe shoes were bedroom slippers. Michele shows you how to do it correctly, so your first and last impressions will be memorable. Scott Killian's fresh and fabulous CD music accompanies each exercise.
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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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The Art of Pointework, Level 4
produced by Finis Jhung, 1937-; performed by Finis Jhung, 1937- and Michele Wiles (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 2001), 59 mins
Reviewing Michele's debut as the ballerina in Balanchine's Theme & Variations at The Metropolitan Opera House in New York City, Jennifer Dunning of the New York Times said "Ms. Wiles tore through the demanding ballet like a colt, newly released and running free . . . her big open torso and appetite for space were...
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produced by Finis Jhung, 1937-; performed by Finis Jhung, 1937- and Michele Wiles (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 2001), 59 mins
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Reviewing Michele's debut as the ballerina in Balanchine's Theme & Variations at The Metropolitan Opera House in New York City, Jennifer Dunning of the New York Times said "Ms. Wiles tore through the demanding ballet like a colt, newly released and running free . . . her big open torso and appetite for space were a pleasure." Now, we're talking Balanchine, which is the fastest pointework on earth. How does Michele do it? What enables her to dazzl...
Reviewing Michele's debut as the ballerina in Balanchine's Theme & Variations at The Metropolitan Opera House in New York City, Jennifer Dunning of the New York Times said "Ms. Wiles tore through the demanding ballet like a colt, newly released and running free . . . her big open torso and appetite for space were a pleasure." Now, we're talking Balanchine, which is the fastest pointework on earth. How does Michele do it? What enables her to dazzle the audience and critics? This video shows you the "secrets." You'll be amazed when you see what Michele does in slow motion, close-up, and freeze frame. The beauty and precision of her pointe work is riveting and eye-opening. Finis analyzes all of her movements, so that you can understand and apply what you see and hear. Tobi Tobias of New York Magazine said that Michele is "a big, bold blonde on her way to stardom." If you'd like to get reviews like that, I'd study this video seriously.
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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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Finis Jhung, 1937-, Michele Wiles
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The Art of Pointework, Level 5: Pirouettes
produced by Finis Jhung, 1937-; performed by Finis Jhung, 1937- and Saige Miller (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 2006), 1 hour 32 mins
Finis shows and explains each exercise, 15-year-old Saige demonstrates on both sides, Finis comments and analyzes, and then Saige repeats the exercise. This video is all about the preparations that create the results. Watch how Saige turns her plié and rolls through her feet. As she starts dancing across the floo...
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produced by Finis Jhung, 1937-; performed by Finis Jhung, 1937- and Saige Miller (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 2006), 1 hour 32 mins
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Finis shows and explains each exercise, 15-year-old Saige demonstrates on both sides, Finis comments and analyzes, and then Saige repeats the exercise. This video is all about the preparations that create the results. Watch how Saige turns her plié and rolls through her feet. As she starts dancing across the floor, notice how Saige places and works her plié and pushes with her feet, which results in beautifully placed triple pirouettes en dehor...
Finis shows and explains each exercise, 15-year-old Saige demonstrates on both sides, Finis comments and analyzes, and then Saige repeats the exercise. This video is all about the preparations that create the results. Watch how Saige turns her plié and rolls through her feet. As she starts dancing across the floor, notice how Saige places and works her plié and pushes with her feet, which results in beautifully placed triple pirouettes en dehors. Finis and Saige then concentrate on the en dedans pirouette, showing you how to prepare for these tricky turns so that you will really get on your leg and turn with ease.
Besides giving you technical instructions and demonstrations on everything from simple pirouettes to grand pirouettes en dedans, Finis has also choreographed some of the exercises so that you can work on your dancing skills. And, of course, Saige works on the ballerina's "bread & butter" steps — piqué turns and fouetté turns. After Saige shows her single fouetté turns, she goes on and does doubles. Dance, Ballerina, Dance!
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Finis Jhung, 1937-, Saige Miller
Contributor
Finis Jhung, 1937-
Author / Creator
Finis Jhung, 1937-, Saige Miller
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
Ballet Dynamics
Topic / Theme
Dance
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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-
Author / Creator
Finis Jhung, 1937-, Cheryl Sladkin
Date Published / Released
2007
Publisher
Ballet Dynamics
Topic / Theme
Dance
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Finis Jhung, 1937-, Cheryl Sladkin
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Ballet Barre for the Adult Absolute Beginner
produced by Finis Jhung, 1937-; performed by Sachiko Kanai and Finis Jhung, 1937-, in Ballet Barre for the Adult Absolute Beginner (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 2014), 1 hour 46 mins
Here is the perfect introduction to the wonderful world of ballet dancing for those who have never studied ballet or haven’t danced since childhood—a “Do-Along” video you can actually follow and do. Get in touch with your body and your senses while learning how to do the basic movements that are the essenc...
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produced by Finis Jhung, 1937-; performed by Sachiko Kanai and Finis Jhung, 1937-, in Ballet Barre for the Adult Absolute Beginner (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 2014), 1 hour 46 mins
Description
Here is the perfect introduction to the wonderful world of ballet dancing for those who have never studied ballet or haven’t danced since childhood—a “Do-Along” video you can actually follow and do. Get in touch with your body and your senses while learning how to do the basic movements that are the essence of ballet dancing. Each exercise is first shown and explained in detail by Finis Jhung, and then it is demonstrated by a student whil...
Here is the perfect introduction to the wonderful world of ballet dancing for those who have never studied ballet or haven’t danced since childhood—a “Do-Along” video you can actually follow and do. Get in touch with your body and your senses while learning how to do the basic movements that are the essence of ballet dancing. Each exercise is first shown and explained in detail by Finis Jhung, and then it is demonstrated by a student while Finis stands by and coaches. Get ready to make an intense inner journey with beautiful music and movement that can transform your body and your soul.
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Sachiko Kanai, Finis Jhung, 1937-
Contributor
Finis Jhung, 1937-
Author / Creator
Sachiko Kanai, Finis Jhung, 1937-
Date Published / Released
2014
Publisher
Ballet Dynamics
Topic / Theme
Ballet
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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
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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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
Description
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
Contributor
Finis Jhung, 1937-
Author / Creator
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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Dance
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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
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2006 by Ballet Dyamics, Inc.
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Performer / Ensemble:
Finis Jhung, 1937-, Saige Miller
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The Finis Jhung Ballet Technique, Level 2: Barrework for Advanced Beginners
directed by Dennis Diamond, fl. 2005; produced by Finis Jhung, 1937-; performed by Finis Jhung, 1937- and Kelley Waddell (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 2003), 58 mins
As Finis Jhung often says in class, "you either stand up, or you fall. You either balance, or you don't. It all comes from the way you do your barrework." As you do this carefully constructed and minutely detailed barre, Finis frequently asks Kelley Waddell of The American Ballet Theatre (and you) to see if she ca...
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directed by Dennis Diamond, fl. 2005; produced by Finis Jhung, 1937-; performed by Finis Jhung, 1937- and Kelley Waddell (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 2003), 58 mins
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As Finis Jhung often says in class, "you either stand up, or you fall. You either balance, or you don't. It all comes from the way you do your barrework." As you do this carefully constructed and minutely detailed barre, Finis frequently asks Kelley Waddell of The American Ballet Theatre (and you) to see if she can continue doing an exercise with her hand off the barre. Sometimes, he asks her to check and see that she’s not sitting back on her...
As Finis Jhung often says in class, "you either stand up, or you fall. You either balance, or you don't. It all comes from the way you do your barrework." As you do this carefully constructed and minutely detailed barre, Finis frequently asks Kelley Waddell of The American Ballet Theatre (and you) to see if she can continue doing an exercise with her hand off the barre. Sometimes, he asks her to check and see that she’s not sitting back on her heel, because he wants her to feel she’s always ready to move from that position.
Kelley works at a portable barre which has been placed in front of the mirror, because Finis thinks it's very important to learn to see what he sees, so that you will eventually be able to correct yourself as you work at the barre. Throughout each exercise, Finis is right at Kelley's side, providing directions and corrections. Go beyond the positions and the terminology - learn to move!
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Dance
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Performer / Ensemble
Finis Jhung, 1937-, Kelley Waddell
Contributor
Finis Jhung, 1937-
Author / Creator
Dennis Diamond, fl. 2005, Finis Jhung, 1937-, Kelley Waddell
Date Published / Released
2003
Publisher
Ballet Dynamics
Topic / Theme
Dance
Copyright Message
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