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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
Content Type
Instructional material
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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Basic Ballet Movement Skills, 3, Basic Ballet Movement Skills Lesson 3: The Balancé: Sideways, Backward, Forward, Turning
choreographed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; produced by Suspension Productions; interview by Finis Jhung, 1937-; performed by Antonio Carmena, in Basic Ballet Movement Skills, 3, in Basic Ballet Movement Skills Lesson 3: The Balancé: Sideways, Backward, Forward, Turning (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 2014), 1 hour 12 mins
In ballet class, whenever the music is in 3/4, the balancé is frequently used to dance into various poses, turns, and jumps. This quintessential ballet step is usually done quickly without instruction, which can make it a "mystery" step. But not for long, because in this long-awaited video Finis Jhung and NYCB so...
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choreographed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; produced by Suspension Productions; interview by Finis Jhung, 1937-; performed by Antonio Carmena, in Basic Ballet Movement Skills, 3, in Basic Ballet Movement Skills Lesson 3: The Balancé: Sideways, Backward, Forward, Turning (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 2014), 1 hour 12 mins
Description
In ballet class, whenever the music is in 3/4, the balancé is frequently used to dance into various poses, turns, and jumps. This quintessential ballet step is usually done quickly without instruction, which can make it a "mystery" step. But not for long, because in this long-awaited video Finis Jhung and NYCB soloist Antonio Carmena show you how to do it, count by count, in various directions, at three speeds: slow, medium, fast. The music that...
In ballet class, whenever the music is in 3/4, the balancé is frequently used to dance into various poses, turns, and jumps. This quintessential ballet step is usually done quickly without instruction, which can make it a "mystery" step. But not for long, because in this long-awaited video Finis Jhung and NYCB soloist Antonio Carmena show you how to do it, count by count, in various directions, at three speeds: slow, medium, fast. The music that makes you want to dance is by Scott Killian. And dance you will!
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Dance
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Instructional material
Performer / Ensemble
Antonio Carmena
Contributor
Finis Jhung, 1937-, Suspension Productions
Author / Creator
Finis Jhung, 1937-, Antonio Carmena
Date Published / Released
2014
Publisher
Ballet Dynamics
Series
Basic Ballet Movement Skills
Person Discussed
Antonio Carmena
Topic / Theme
Teaching, Dance technique, Ballet
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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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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
Copyright Message
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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
Description
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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Meditative Stretching
directed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; choreographed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; performed by Finis Jhung, 1937- (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 2012), 1 hour 27 mins
This video records me [Finis Jhung] at age 75. Each day finds me quietly waging my own personal battle against aging. I can't let a day go by without doing my own personal regime of stretches. When I don't do my daily exercises, my body complains with pain. In this video I will show you the exercises I have found...
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directed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; choreographed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; performed by Finis Jhung, 1937- (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 2012), 1 hour 27 mins
Description
This video records me [Finis Jhung] at age 75. Each day finds me quietly waging my own personal battle against aging. I can't let a day go by without doing my own personal regime of stretches. When I don't do my daily exercises, my body complains with pain. In this video I will show you the exercises I have found to be most helpful in keeping my arthritic hip functioning pain-free and in "unseating" those joints and muscles that become stiff and...
This video records me [Finis Jhung] at age 75. Each day finds me quietly waging my own personal battle against aging. I can't let a day go by without doing my own personal regime of stretches. When I don't do my daily exercises, my body complains with pain. In this video I will show you the exercises I have found to be most helpful in keeping my arthritic hip functioning pain-free and in "unseating" those joints and muscles that become stiff and achy from prolonged sitting and inactivity. This program will benefit you the most if you would do it from start to finish. Try to make time so you can do it without interruption. These exercises are deliberately contemplative. Think about and talk to your body. It's the only one you have. Treat it well. Once you learn the exercises and can do them by yourself, it should take you about 45 minutes to do the entire program without stopping. If you are pressed for time, do the Morning Wake-up which takes about 20 minutes.
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Field of Study
Dance
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Performer / Ensemble
Finis Jhung, 1937-
Contributor
Finis Jhung, 1937-
Author / Creator
Finis Jhung, 1937-
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
Ballet Dynamics
Topic / Theme
Prayer and meditation, Aging, Dance technique, Dance
Copyright Message
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Pirouette Class #3
directed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; choreographed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; performed by Isabella Boylston and Finis Jhung, 1937- (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 2012), 1 hour 13 mins
This instructional video, featuring instructor Finis Jhung, is about perfecting the pirouette.
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directed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; choreographed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; performed by Isabella Boylston and Finis Jhung, 1937- (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 2012), 1 hour 13 mins
Description
This instructional video, featuring instructor Finis Jhung, is about perfecting the pirouette.
Field of Study
Dance
Content Type
Instructional material
Performer / Ensemble
Isabella Boylston, Finis Jhung, 1937-
Contributor
Finis Jhung, 1937-
Author / Creator
Finis Jhung, 1937-, Isabella Boylston
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
Ballet Dynamics
Topic / Theme
Dance technique, Dance
Copyright Message
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Pirouette Class #2
directed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; choreographed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; performed by Sachiko Kanai and Finis Jhung, 1937- (Ballet Dynamics, 2011), 47 mins
Here are twelve new lessons which break down the fundamental elements of the pirouette en dehors from fourth position. Instructions about correct muscle usage and the mechanics of movement have been minutely detailed in bite-sized, digestible 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 minute segments. As you study each lesson you will discov...
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directed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; choreographed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; performed by Sachiko Kanai and Finis Jhung, 1937- (Ballet Dynamics, 2011), 47 mins
Description
Here are twelve new lessons which break down the fundamental elements of the pirouette en dehors from fourth position. Instructions about correct muscle usage and the mechanics of movement have been minutely detailed in bite-sized, digestible 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 minute segments. As you study each lesson you will discover what you're not doing and how to correct and perfect your preparatory moves. Learn to work your body parts correctly and in the prop...
Here are twelve new lessons which break down the fundamental elements of the pirouette en dehors from fourth position. Instructions about correct muscle usage and the mechanics of movement have been minutely detailed in bite-sized, digestible 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 minute segments. As you study each lesson you will discover what you're not doing and how to correct and perfect your preparatory moves. Learn to work your body parts correctly and in the proper sequence so you can get on your leg and turn. This video forges ahead with several new strength-building exercises and explicit "how to" instructions not previously shown on other turning videos. Remember, if we can go to the moon and back, you can turn around twice on the floor.
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Field of Study
Dance
Content Type
Instructional material
Performer / Ensemble
Sachiko Kanai, Finis Jhung, 1937-
Contributor
Finis Jhung, 1937-
Author / Creator
Finis Jhung, 1937-, Sachiko Kanai
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
Ballet Dynamics
Topic / Theme
Dance
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of Ballet Dynamics Inc.
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Get on Your Leg & Dance!
directed by Joe Locarro, fl. 2011; choreographed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; produced by Finis Jhung, 1937-; performed by Finis Jhung, 1937- and Antonio Carmena (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 2010), 41 mins
Learn to step into the air and over-cross your glissade so you strike beautiful poses on flat, half-toe and in the air with speed and elegance. Each exercise teaches you how to correctly plié and relevé on one leg so you develop the muscular strength you need to have so that you can maximize your range of moveme...
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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 Antonio Carmena (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 2010), 41 mins
Description
Learn to step into the air and over-cross your glissade so you strike beautiful poses on flat, half-toe and in the air with speed and elegance. Each exercise teaches you how to correctly plié and relevé on one leg so you develop the muscular strength you need to have so that you can maximize your range of movement while avoiding injury. Finis Jhung breaks down each exercise in great detail and then it is superbly demonstrated by Antonio Carmena...
Learn to step into the air and over-cross your glissade so you strike beautiful poses on flat, half-toe and in the air with speed and elegance. Each exercise teaches you how to correctly plié and relevé on one leg so you develop the muscular strength you need to have so that you can maximize your range of movement while avoiding injury. Finis Jhung breaks down each exercise in great detail and then it is superbly demonstrated by Antonio Carmena, soloist of The New York City Ballet, whose "beautiful line and astounding jumps" says The New York Times, are nothing short of "revelatory."
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Field of Study
Dance
Content Type
Instructional material
Performer / Ensemble
Finis Jhung, 1937-, Antonio Carmena
Contributor
Finis Jhung, 1937-
Author / Creator
Finis Jhung, 1937-, Joe Locarro, fl. 2011, Antonio Carmena
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
Ballet Dynamics
Topic / Theme
Dance
Copyright Message
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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
Description
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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Field of Study
Dance
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Instructional material
Performer / Ensemble
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
Copyright Message
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The Finis Jhung Ballet Technique: The Center Floor Ballet Warm-up
directed by Joe Locarro, fl. 2011; choreographed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; produced by Joe Locarro, fl. 2011; performed by Finis Jhung, 1937- and Sachiko Kanai (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 2009), 1 hour 9 mins
This new ballet warm-up was inspired by the boys of BILLY ELLIOT: THE MUSICAL on Broadway. To get these extraordinarily talented youngsters warmed up and ready to turn and jump within a 1-hour class, Finis had them work off the barre, standing in center floor in front of the mirrors. When you are unable to hold on...
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directed by Joe Locarro, fl. 2011; choreographed by Finis Jhung, 1937-; produced by Joe Locarro, fl. 2011; performed by Finis Jhung, 1937- and Sachiko Kanai (New York, NY: Ballet Dynamics, 2009), 1 hour 9 mins
Description
This new ballet warm-up was inspired by the boys of BILLY ELLIOT: THE MUSICAL on Broadway. To get these extraordinarily talented youngsters warmed up and ready to turn and jump within a 1-hour class, Finis had them work off the barre, standing in center floor in front of the mirrors. When you are unable to hold on to a barre, you quickly learn to place yourself and engage the muscles needed in order maintain turn-out and balance. Furthermore, wat...
This new ballet warm-up was inspired by the boys of BILLY ELLIOT: THE MUSICAL on Broadway. To get these extraordinarily talented youngsters warmed up and ready to turn and jump within a 1-hour class, Finis had them work off the barre, standing in center floor in front of the mirrors. When you are unable to hold on to a barre, you quickly learn to place yourself and engage the muscles needed in order maintain turn-out and balance. Furthermore, watching yourself work in the mirror improves concentration and muscle memory since you are "feeling what you see" and "seeing what you feel." In this breakthrough video, carefully paced choreographed exercises which turn and travel will refine your movement skills, as you stretch and strengthen your entire body. You will naturally develop a keener awareness of when and how to work your head, shoulders, and arms in order to balance the movements of your feet and legs. And, most of all, you dance as you warm-up!
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Field of Study
Dance
Content Type
Instructional material
Performer / Ensemble
Finis Jhung, 1937-, Sachiko Kanai
Contributor
Finis Jhung, 1937-, Joe Locarro, fl. 2011
Author / Creator
Finis Jhung, 1937-, Joe Locarro, fl. 2011, Sachiko Kanai
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
Ballet Dynamics
Topic / Theme
Dance
Copyright Message
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