FINIS JHUNG BALLET SERIES
Summary: Each week the FINIS JHUNG BALLET SERIES will offer a complete exercise from a Finis Jhung Ballet Instructional DVD. Finis teaches ballet the way it's done on stage by the world's best dancers. His instructional videos show you all the "secret" preparations—which are not taught in the traditional ballet class— that result in easy balances, space-eating movements, multiple turns, and airy jumps. In each video, Finis presents and shows you how to do each exercise and then stands by and coaches while it is demonstrated by a professional. Corrections and repeats of the exercise usually follow. The purpose of each exercise is to make sure you're on your leg and move your body parts in the proper sequence. If we can go to the moon and back, you can balance, turn, and jump. You can dance! To see previews of all 39 Finis Jhung Instructional videos, visit finisjhung.com.
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The Finis Jhung Ballet Technique Level 1 Centerwork for Beginners Exercise 12: The basic waltz step, to the mirror Finis breaks down the exercise one step at a time and then it is demonstrated and coached with these Teaching Points: The basic waltz step utilizes the glisser (sliding forward), the piqué (stepping forward on half-toe) and the port de bras. Reaching back with your arms will enable you to slide forward as far as possible and step out so you travel. You will be pushing down so you rise to the half-toe and balance your piqué steps. This exercise makes you realize how one foot should move the other so that you connect your movements smoothly. When you add on the head and arm movements, you're dancing. Isabella Boylston, American Ballet Theatre Soloist, demonstrates while Finis stands by and coaches.
The Finis Jhung Ballet Technique Level 1 Centerwork for Beginners Exercise 12: The basic waltz step, to the mirror Finis breaks down the exercise one step at a time and then it is demonstrated and coached with these Teaching Points: The basic waltz step utilizes the glisser (sliding forward), the piqué (stepping forward on half-toe) and the port de bras. Reaching back with your arms will enable you to slide forward as far as possible and step out so you travel. You will be pushing down so you rise to the half-toe and balance your piqué steps. This exercise makes you realize how one foot should move the other so that you connect your movements smoothly. When you add on the head and arm movements, you're dancing. Isabella Boylston, American Ballet Theatre Soloist, demonstrates while Finis stands by and coaches.
The Finis Jhung Ballet Technique Level 1 Centerwork for Beginners Exercise 5: Tendu, Fondu, Dégagé en l'air, Piqué en avant Finis breaks down the exercise one step at a time and then it is demonstrated and coached with these Teaching Points: Never move the free leg into a position without first shifting your weight to the supporting foot. Make sure you're completely placed on your fondu leg before you dégagé to the front. Align the dégagé foot correctly so you are able to piqué to a solid balance. As you move from one foot to the other, adjust what is necessary so you stay in control. When you piqué, always push down through the floor. When you move forward, use opposition: keep the ears up and back and the shoulders back and down so you can reach your piqué foot and move as far as possible. Isabella Boylston, American Ballet Theatre Soloist, demonstrates while Finis stands by and coaches.
The Finis Jhung Ballet Technique Level 1 Centerwork for Beginners Exercise 5: Tendu, Fondu, Dégagé en l'air, Piqué en avant Finis breaks down the exercise one step at a time and then it is demonstrated and coached with these Teaching Points: Never move the free leg into a position without first shifting your weight to the supporting foot. Make sure you're completely placed on your fondu leg before you dégagé to the front. Align the dégagé foot correctly so you are able to piqué to a solid balance. As you move from one foot to the other, adjust what is necessary so you stay in control. When you piqué, always push down through the floor. When you move forward, use opposition: keep the ears up and back and the shoulders back and down so you can reach your piqué foot and move as far as possible. Isabella Boylston, American Ballet Theatre Soloist, demonstrates while Finis stands by and coaches.
