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The Art of Pointework Level 2 - Finis Jhung
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Purchase The Art of Pointework Level 2 DVD at http://finisjhung.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=69. DESCRIPTION Finis explains each exercise,… you how it should be done, and Ashlee Knapp of The New York City Ballet does it, in her inimitable way. She is an absolute delight! Watch how beautifully she works her legs and feet, and how she moves with musical precision and lyrical delicacy. Slowly and surely, Finis and Ashlee take you through each exercise, giving you all the important ideas you need to know, so that you will steadily progress, and dance as the best professionals do. With great care, each exercise is presented and demonstrated so that you will learn to talk with your toes, as Ashlee does. You'll enjoy doing these exercises to Scott Killian's orchestrated music. It's magic time! CUSTOMER COMMENTS "This DVD is the greatest I've ever seen! Not only is there demonstration by a dancer, but Finis teaches you 'how to it' and his commentaries are understandable, even by a foreign teacher like me. My students and their mothers love it. I've found what I was looking for! Thank you, Finis, for this unique educational material!" - Simone Hock, Owner/Teacher, La Danza, Krombach, Germany "His knowledge, clarity, and love for dancers and the dance are inspiring." - Penny King, Stillpoint Dance Studio, Grants Pass, OR "This DVD is an excellent aide for beginning students of pointe, regardless of age. It begins with some easy stretches that provide a safe warm-up for the feet and ankles, and then quickly moves to a series of plies and releves, which emphasize the importance of smooth rolling foot movements, and correctly positioning the entire body for balance. As the video proceeds, the exercises grow progressively more challenging, demanding increased speed, coordination, and foot muscle strength. This DVD includes both barrework and center floor work, and I found its explanations and illustrations to be extremely helpful." - Carol Garmiza, Adult Student, New York, NY "Been working with your DVDs for the past two weeks and it has changed me. I have been more focused and aware during my ballet classes and in everyday life. I love how you explain and teach the movements in sequences and it has slowed me down to really think before I dance the move. Even my pointe work is getting better. Keep making the ballet world bigger and better!" —Stasha Becker, US Army EuropeRead More
The Art of Pointework Level 1 - Finis Jhung
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DESCRIPTION Judy Weiss tells you all about the construction of the pointe shoe and how… 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. CUSTOMER COMMENTS "The Art of Pointework videos are a wonderful asset to our school. Utilizing the techniques, I am seeing a marked improvement in strength and correction of rolling over, as well as better balance, which ultimately will strengthen center work and pirouettes. The placement exercises are especially excellent! Thank you for this wonderful series." - Pamella McReynolds, Ballet Mistress, In Motion Dance Center and Fauquier County Ballet Theatre, Warrenton & Culpeper, VA "This is a lovely, wonderfully explained class with answers to the usual questions, plus extra exercises to strengthen the feet that are useful to absolutely anyone." - Ione Barczak, Ballet Mistress, City Dance & City Ballet, Auckland, New Zealand "These are the best videos I have ever seen. They are thoughtfully planned, and demonstrated. It's like having an Intensive Teacher Training Seminar right in your own home." - Jane Coyle, The Highland School of Ballet, Lakeland, FL "This video provides a wonderful introduction to pointework for the absolute beginner. Starting with the importance of the shoes being properly fitted, it covers everything from how to tie the pointe ribbons, to how to pad the toes, to how to break-in the shoes. The video then provides a substantial and varied group of exercises. Many of these involve plies and releves in various positions, which increase the strength of foot muscles, while emphasizing how essential it is to be able to roll smoothly from 1/2 toe to 3/4 toe to pointe. Toward the end of the teaching session, the exercises become more complex, combining pique steps and pas de bourrées. This provides the new pointe student with the delightful feeling of dancing at the barre, rather than just performing exercises. This DVD is very informative and lots of fun. The exercises are well-explained, beautifully demonstrated, and accompanied by rich and pleasing music." - Carol Garmiza, Adult Student, New York, NY "Been working with your DVDs for the past two weeks and it has changed me. I have been more focused and aware during my ballet classes and in everyday life. I love how you explain and teach the movements in sequences and it has slowed me down to really think before I dance the move. Even my pointe work is getting better. Keep making the ballet world bigger and better!" —Stasha Becker, US Army Europe Purchase The Art of Pointework Level 1 DVD at http://finisjhung.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=68.Read More
The Male Ballet Dancer - Finis Jhung
January 5, 2010 | finisjhung | More on
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DESCRIPTION Get ready for a jaw-dropping, eye-popping experience as you watch Gold-Silver-Bronze Medalist Joseph Michael… perform the variations from Black Swan and Le Corsaire and then show "How It's Done" with Finis Jhung. Here is a thrilling display of the male bravura technique — all the virtuoso steps that stop the show and make audiences stand and cheer. Joes ability to turn is uncanny — he finishes most all his turns, including 9 pirouettes - on demi-pointe. His air turns are big and juicy, and his "trick" jumps are electrifying. Movement-by-movement, Finis and Joe go through all the steps and break down the preparations and main ideas. To help you better understand the mechanics of turns and jumps, Finis uses his teaching toys. This video is a Winner! CUSTOMER COMMENTS "This DVD is wonderful. Your instruction is so explicit—I was totally amazed at the amount of technical information you give." - Linda Caldwell, Teacher/Owner, N'styl Performance Wear, Orlando, FL "The Male Ballet Dancer DVD is a work of art in itself, and tremendously helpful. it gave me decisively useful tips on a number of techniques, including tours en l'air, that I simply never got before. it's really a program not just to watch and review, but to study. When I played it for the first time, I thought I'd watch a section or two and come back to it later, but I couldn't resist viewing one chapter after another, and before I knew it, I was watching the bonus interview at the end. Many thanks for all you bring to students of every age and level. you're living proof that we can keep learning and improving, and I'm excited about having a whole new appreciation and more importantly, a far more solid kinesthetic understanding of turns of various sorts as a direct result of your talent as a teacher, even "once removed" via media instruction." - Philip Golabuk, Director, The Field Center, Gainesville, FL "I was almost resigned to doing single tours en l'air forever - and landing on my butt quite a lot of the time, at that. Just one key hint from you in 'The Male Ballet Dancer' about what my arms should be doing in the plie, helped me get around for a double tour, twice, in my most recent class. And I had only had the DVD for a few days, too. I've still got a long way to go with my tours, but I feel like I've got a foothold now, something to work on. I hope that your tips and the different imagery you include on your DVDs continue to help me." - Tyler Saxton, Student- Computer Programmer, Melbourne, Australia "Astonishing. Astounding. The purest and most honest ballet dancing. Delivered with a lack of affectation and with seamless, fluid finishes that made rare artistry of the gimmicks." - Jennifer Dunning, The New York Times Purchase The Mle Ballet Dancer DVD at http://finisjhung.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=74.Read More
Classic Classes 2: Intermediate/Advanced Turning Class - Finis Jhung
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DESCRIPTION Finis gives this exhilarating turning class to Michele Wiles, here a teen-aged Gold Medalist… 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, youll 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! CUSTOMER COMMENTS "Your lessons are so beautifully structured and so rich in corrections. . ." - Irana Moretis-Aidonopoulos, Architect-Dancer, Athens, Greece "Thank you for your video. I will be using it in my pedagogy class. You're wonderful!" - Alicia Brown-Mathes, U of Iowa Dept of Dance, Iowa City, IA "I've been teaching forever, and so I try to broaden and diversify my teaching techniques by studying various videos and books. Yours are the best. I appreciate your willingness to share your expertise and insight." - Susan Crosby, Bountiful School of Ballet, Bountiful, UT "I really enjoy the Classic Classes DVDs since I need to follow a structured class. My schedule does not permit me to make the local ballet classes, which is why your DVDs are so valuable to me. Someone like me can take class from you, Finis Jhung, everyday! What joy and happiness you bring to my heart and spirit." - Sandra Chiodo, Pittsburgh, PA Purchase the Classic Classes 2: Intermediate/Advanced Turning Class DVD at http://finisjhung.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=66.Read More
Classic Classes 1: Advanced Beginning/Intermediate Pointe Class
January 5, 2010 | finisjhung | More on
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DESCRIPTION Teach it or take it, this class is a beauty. Finis works with the… Johanna Snyder of The American Ballet Theatre in a simply structured class on pointe that begins with Finis presenting and showing each barre exercise and then standing by and coaching Johanna as she beautifully demonstrates. In center floor, Finis shows and explains each exercise, Johanna demonstrates, Finis analyzes and coaches, Johanna repeats, and Finis usually gives more pointers. As she puts on her pointe shoes, Johanna shares some professional tips. You will notice that although the exercises are simply constructed and the atmosphere of the class is relaxed and friendly, the work itself is very demanding. As you watch and dance along with Johanna, you will become aware of the finer details that are the hallmarks of professionalism: musicality, correct port de bras, sharp pointes, refined delicacy, and perfect classical line. The révérence alone is reason enough to have this video. You will be thrilled with all the technical and artistic information youre receiving — and now, On Your Toes! CUSTOMER COMMENTS "Finally, I have met someone who explains the mechanics of why and how, and who respects the body for all it can do. Finiss videos and music are a must for every teacher in dance." - Alice Sarkissian-Cadwell, Chair-Head, Dance Department, The Hotchkiss School, Lakeville, CT "Your videos are pure joy. They are so refreshing and inspirational. I cant thank you enough for all the help youve give me through your excellent videos." - Wendy Stein, Dancepower Inc, Old Bridge, NJ "I really enjoy the Classic Classes DVDs since I need to follow a structured class. My schedule does not permit me to make the local ballet classes, which is why your DVDs are so valuable to me. Someone like me can take class from you, Finis Jhung, everyday! What joy and happiness you bring to my heart and spirit." - Sandra Chiodo, Pittsburgh, PA Purchase the Classic Classes 1: Advanced Beginning/Intermediate Pointe Class DVD at http://finisjhung.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=65.Read More
The Center Floor Ballet Warm-up All Levels - Finis Jhung
January 5, 2010 | finisjhung | More on
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DESCRIPTION This new ballet warm-up was inspired by the boys of BILLY ELLIOT: THE MUSICAL… 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 DVD, 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! NEW FEATURE: Once you've become familiar with the exercises and Finis's instructions, you may want to view only the exercise demonstrations with music without the instructional breaks. Now you can! We've added a "PLAY WARM-UP" button which lets you view only the exercise demonstrations which proceed without interruption. Purchase The Center Floor Ballet Warm-up DVD at http://finisjhung.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=132.Read More
Ballet Plus - Finis Jhung
January 5, 2010 | finisjhung | More on
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DESCRIPTION The anti-aging video that is fun to do and good for you. Stretch away… 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 DESCRIPTION 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 EXERCISES 1. Lie Down and Stretch Out 2. Sit Up and Work Out I 3. Sit Up and Work Out II 4. Sit Up and Work Out III 5. The Isometric Plié 6. Battement tendu, dégagé, à la seconde 7. Battement tendu devant, derrière 8. Rolling the foot, dégagé à la seconde 9. Battement dégagé devant, derrière, fondu, cambré 10. Battement tendu, plié in 5th, retiré, développé 11. Rond de jambe par terre, fondu, stretch 12. Temps lié en croix 13. Battement tendu, fondu attitude, stretch 14. Temps lié, grand port de bras, réverence 15. Kitchen Sink Stretch I 16. Kitchen Sink Stretch II 17. Dance 18. BONUS EXTRA: Interview with Sasha Dmochowski Each exercise is explained and shown by Finis and then demonstrated in full while Finis observes and coaches. "Ballet Plus" is perfect for non-dancers of any age and body type as well as beginning ballet students. Be good to yourself. Enjoy a little bit of heaven on earth. CUSTOMER COMMENTS "Thank you for making Ballet Plus! It feels like you're right next to me as I move from one step to the next. Your heart and soul emanates from the DVD to my room. Furthermore you TEACH, not just "TELL" and you do it WELL!!! Thank you for teaching me how to do things correctly! I love it and I appreciate everything you do! You are the best!!! A++++" - Brenda Omer, Exercise Specialist, Health and Physical Education Teacher, Carnegie, PA I'm proceeding very carefully and slowly in 'rehab-ing' my sprained ankle with your barre videos. The detailed way that you work the feet and our weight is having a really good effect on my foot. I am so grateful! After I do just those 5 exercises, my foot starts to feel more pliable and alive again. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING ALL THESE RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO US! With Gratitude," —Polly Bloomberg, Berkeley, California Purchase the Ballet Plus DVD at http://finisjhung.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=73.Read More
Partnering Techniques: The Nutcracker - Finis Jhung
January 5, 2010 | finisjhung | More on
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DESCRIPTION Learn the ropes, step by step, with Griff Braun and Johanna Snyder of The… Ballet Theatre. After they perform the grand pas de deux, Griff and Johanna break it all down with Finis. They 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. Griff has partnered some of our best ballerinas, so he knows how to do it. This video gives you a close-up view of the nuts and bolts of partnering. Its fascinating. CUSTOMER COMMENTS "This video on Partnering is one of the most informative I have ever seen. I enjoyed the detailed explanations. It will be a great teaching aid for beginning partnering classes!" - Michelle Raider, Director, River City Youth Ballet, Elkview, WV "I've never come across anything anywhere else like these videos. They're so unique; very informative, and so well put together! I especially loved The Nutcracker Pas de Deux. I hope you make some more of them." - Mike Gallay, Adult Student, Montreal, Quebec, Canada Purchase the Partnering Techniques: The Nutcracker DVD at http://finisjhung.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=80.Read More
The Thinking Dancer: Dancing in the Center - Finis Jhung
January 5, 2010 | finisjhung | More on
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DESCRIPTION If you're looking for new ideas for center work or choreography, or just want… dance until you drop, this is it. Finis has choreographed a variety of combinations, some 32 counts, on the elegant Noriko Naraoka. From adagio to grand allégro, from the tango to the mazurka, Finis shows you step-by-step how to dance to the inspiring music of Bill Brown. Noriko then does the dance; Finis analyzes and corrects, and Noriko repeats. Notice how she improves with each correction. Included is a breakdown of piqué and fouetté turns. Now, shall we dance? CUSTOMER COMMENTS "I was in 'Heaven' viewing your work. You are truly unique, creative, and knowledgeable - what a great teacher you are. The likes, unfortunately, every generation gives us so few of." - Mara Meier, Ballet Academy of Charleston, SC "Your outlook and knowledge simply blow my mind! It's awesome!" - Janelle Cosner, A Step in Time, Greencastle, IN Purchase The Thinking Dancer: Dancing in the Center DVD at http://finisjhung.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=79.Read More
The Thinking Dancer: Working at the Barre - Finis Jhung
January 5, 2010 | finisjhung | More on
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DESCRIPTION Take it, teach it, or simply watch it - viewers say that this video… mesmerizing. It's the barre to end all barres. Finis answers all the questions teachers and students have been asking for years. Learn new, effective ways to do traditional exercises. Geared towards today's dancer, who must perform a variety of dancing styles, this barre is unique in structure, order of exercises, choice of movements, tempos, and dynamics. And Noriko is exquisite. CUSTOMER COMMENTS "Mr. Jhung's work is comparable to Vaganova meeting the space age: relaxed stretches, yogic postures, modern dance movements, his own innovative approach, and strictly classical, traditional ballet technique are joined together in a workout which is at once simple and highly exacting. The attention to details and brilliance in innovative concepts is staggering." - Lesandre Ayrey, The Way of Dance, Coarsegold, CA "Finis is a teacher's teacher; his methods should be required education for serious ballet teachers schooled in conventional ways. Just watching Finis demonstrate is an education in itself - he makes the link between technique and artistry so clear and accessible." - Patty Neivert, Patty Neivert School of Dance, Westminster, MD Purchase The Thinking Dancer: Working at the Barre DVD at http://finisjhung.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=78.Read More
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