The Finis Jhung Ballet Technique Level 1: Centerwork for Beginners

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ABOUT THE TEACHER: Finis Jhung performed with the San Francisco, Robert Joffrey, and Harkness ballets, on Broadway, and in film, before founding his own Chamber Ballet U.S.A. Now, he is a master ballet teacher, the creator of more than 50 instructional dance videos, and the author of The Finis Jhung Ballet Technique: A Guide for Teachers & Students. ABOUT THE VIDEO: Even first-time beginners can do more than simply stand in one spot and repeat various positions. Have fun with Finis Jhung and a professional dancer as you perfect your posture, placement, alignment, and balance. Learn to cover space while you move from one foot to the other with the tombé, temps lié, piqué and passé par terre. Practice the most frequently used body positions and correct port de bras. Learn basic turning movements such as the promenade, the quarter turn en dedans, and the half turn en dehors. Perfect your knowledge of the rudiments and build in the correct muscle memory which will enable you to pirouette with ease and confidence. Build self-esteem and confidence as you dance across the floor with the waltz step. Welcome to the wonderful world of ballet! EXERCISES are listed on the back cover of the DVD image above.