Instructed by professional ballet dancer Michelle Lungberg. In this DVD, the class starts at the barre (you can use a chair instead). Once Michele introduces 1st through 5th positions, she moves on to Plies, Tondus, Degajes, Rondejambs, Passes and Piques. After that, the class stretches and moves to center. Next, Michele continues with Tondus, Degajes, Pas De Bourres, Balances and Jumps. The program ends with the proper way to bow like a professional ballerina. This fun beginner ballet class is packed with all the basics & great music too. Includes a free step-by-step poster and bonus CD!. 38 mins. (2006) DVD-All-Region.
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This exciting beginner class is filled with all the basic moves to introduce your child to the world of ballet. The step-by-step class is hosted by professional ballet dancer Michelle Lungberg. She begins the program teaching the Barre and ends with the proper way to bow like a professional ballerina! This box set includes a 38-minute instructional DVD (additional description of DVD directly above), one-size fits all pink tutu, hair tutu, step-by-step poster as well as a bonus CD! 38 mins. (2006) DVD-All-Region.
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With Mary Carpenter. In this class, Mary shares her creative ideas on instruction for teaching beginners and the once a week student. Join Mary and her young students as she instructs them in warm-ups, barre, center floor, character steps and combinations across the floor. A Bonus Section features a Q & A with Producer Bob Rizzo and Miss Mary with helpful tips on teaching beginners. It’s tutu much fun! Mary Carpenter has danced for Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center. She teaches in New York City for the young students program at STEPS on Broadway and for Ballet Hispanico. 60 mins. (2006) DVD-All-Region.
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From head to toe, Finis Jhung gives you a fresh new view of the essential ideas of classical ballet that will transform your physique — and your psyche. The emphasis here is on learning ballet from the inside-out, instead of outside in. Exercises on this video: 1. Number One; 2. Turning out, demi plié in 1st position; 3. Isometric grand pliés, relevé; 4. Battement tendu en croix, 1st position; 5. Port de bras; 6. Battement tendu à la seconde, grand plié, relevé & balance, 1st position; 7. Battement tendu devant & derrière, demi plié, 1st position; 8. Working the foot, attitude à la seconde, relevé in plié, 1st position; 9. Battement dégagé & attitude à la seconde, relevé & balance; 10. Battement dégagé devant & derrière, stretches, 1st position; 11. Battement tendu en croix, demi plié, relevé & balance, 5th position; 12. Rond de jambe à terre; 13. Dégagé en croix, demi plié, 5th position, balance cou-de-pied derrière; 14. Fondu en croix, Balance retiré derrère; 15. Grand battement devant, port de bras; 16. Grand battement derrière, tendu plie, relevé; 17. Grand battement à la seconde, demi plie. Taught by Finis Jhung. Demonstrated by Jennifer Harmer. 17 barre exercises. Music by Scott Killian. 90 mins. (2006) DVD-Region 1.
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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 heel, because he wants her to feel she’s always ready to move from that position. Exercises on this video: 1. Stretches; 2. Pliés; 3. Battement tendu à la seconde, 1st position; 4. Battement tendu devant & derrière, 1st position; 5. Slow battement tendu en croix, 5th position, stretch, relevé & balance; 6. Quick battement tendu-dégagé; 7. Battement dégagé, relevé & balance; 8. Circular port de bras & balance; 9. Rond de jambe à terre; 10. Petit battement, fondu; 11. Grand battements en croix; 12. Piqué-balance, fondu, pas de bourrée dessous; 13. Tombé-fondu-relevé. Taught by Finis Jhung. Demonstrated by Kelley Waddell. 13 barre exercises. Music by Scott Killian: New Ballet Music 4 — All in 3/4. 60 mins. (2006) DVD-Region 1.
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Now that you’ve mastered the fundamentals of classical ballet taught by Finis Jhung in Barrework Levels 1 and 2, you’ve gained a basic understanding of how to balance your positions and movements, so you’re ready to take your first steps in center floor with Finis and Kelley Waddell of The American Ballet Theatre. Exercises on this video: 1. Battement dégagé à la seconde, fondu, pas de bourrée dessous; 2. Battement dégagé à la seconde, fondu, tombé arabesque, sous-sus; 3. Tendu devant, tombe pas de bourrée en avant; 4. En diagonale: Tendu devant, tombé pas de bourrée en avant; 5. Passé par terre en avant, fondu, arabesque, step back; 6. En diagonale: Passé par terre, arabesque fondu, pas de bourrée en avant; 7. Temps lié en avant, en arrière; 8. Développé en croix, fondus, pas de bourrées; 9. Piqué arabesque, fondu; 10. En diagonale: Piqué arabesque, fondu, chassé pas de bourrée en avant 11. En diagonale: Piqué arabesque, tombé, chassé pas de bourrée en avant; 12. Relevés & Sautés in 1st position; 13. En diagonale: Changements, chassé pas de bourrée en avant; 14. En diagonale: Piqué arabesque, tombé fondu derrière, pas de bourrée dessous, sous-sus, changement. Taught by Finis Jhung. Demonstrated by Kelley Waddell. 14 Center Exercises. Music by Scott Killian: New Ballet Music 5 — “Ballet Today”. 90 mins. (2006) DVD-Region 1.
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Finis Jhung and Glenn Keenan of The New York City Ballet take you to Level 3 with barre exercises that expand your range of movement and balance as you work from one standing leg to the other. Certain exercises are timed to quicken the working leg and foot, while demanding stability on the supporting side of your body, as well as your standing leg and foot. Attention is paid to the use of head and arm movements which help maintain balance as well as the total look of classical ballet dancing. Exercises on this video: 1. Stretches; 2. Pliés; 3. Battement tendu à la seconde, 1st position; 4. Battement tendu devant & derrière, flex & point, 1st position; 5. Quick battement tendu, 1st position; 6. Slow battement tendu with demi rond de jambe, head circles, balance, 5th position; 7. Medium battement tendu en croix, retiré, 5th position; 8. Quick battement tendu, dégagé, tendu plié, relevé & balance, 5th position; 9. Footwork, stretches, balance, 1st position; 10. Rond de jambe à terre, 5th position; 11. Développé, fondu, rond de jambe en l’air, 5th position; 12. Petit battement, frappé, 1st position; 13. Grand battement, passé, balance, 5th position; 14. Fondu relevé, attitude & arabesque. 14 Exercises. Taught by Finis Jhung. Demonstrated by Glenn Keenan. Music by Scott Killian. 58 mins. (2006) DVD-Region 1.
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This 2½ hr. DVD contains a complete visual dictionary and class for the beginner ballet student. It is an invaluable training tool for the student just beginning ballet and reference guide that can be used for years to come. It includes the definitions of terminology, basic technique, movements and steps the beginner student will need to know, with detailed visual instruction on how to execute all of the movements, positions and steps. The class is performed at 2 levels for beginner and advanced beginner student. As the class is taught, the terminology of the movements and steps are recited to help familiarize and reinforce the use of terminology in the ballet class. The Visual Dictionary of Ballet for Children is broken down into 4 chapters: Chapter 1 - The Dictionary of Ballet Technique, includes positions of the arms feet and body, including the basic techniques of ballet. Chapter 2 - The Dictionary of Barre Work, includes visual instruction on the execution of barre movement and steps. Chapter 3 - The Dictionary of Center Work, includes visual instruction on the execution of steps done center floor. Chapter 4 - The Class, includes all of the steps movements and techniques from Chapters 1,2 and 3 assembled into a class. Program creator Rosemary Boross' dance career includes performance with the Metropolitan Opera Ballet, Radio City Ballet, and the American Dance Machine. Visual demonstrations by Rosemary Boross' students from The Ballet Pacifica Conservatory. Inspiring ballet class music by Rory Foster. 155 mins. (2005) DVD-All-Region.
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Kathy Sullivan teaches four lively and exciting Ballet routines designed for all levels. Using traditional Ballet steps, each dance has it’s own theatrical flair to really showcase the dancers’ personalities. Shown in performance, then slowly broken down in segments, the steps and style are easy to learn! Kathy teaches Ballet and Pointe at STEPS on Broadway and is on faculty at Barnard College and New York University. Formerly with Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, she now choreographs in a variety of styles and her works are frequently presented in NYC. Music from this video available on the Novelty Dance Tunes CD. 60 mins. (2005) DVD-All-Region.
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Join American Ballet Theatre ballerina Michelle Benash as she instructs you in this easy to follow along Beginner Ballet Class. Begin at the barre, chasse to the center combinations and work your way through the variety of leaps and turns. Soon, you'll be dancing the grand allegro set to a lively waltz. Simply brilliant - Simply Ballet! An appropriate video for young people as well. 55 mins. (2005) DVD-All-Region.
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Bring a beginning ballet class right into the privacy of your living room. This is a simple, stress free and informative session that challenges both adults and children who wish to be introduced to the world of the arts. Dancers are taken on a step-by-step journey that begins with preparation and warm-up, paces them through easy ballet moves and ends with a grand finale incorporating what's been taught. Ballet 101 is an easy to follow, hands-on tape that is based upon the syllabus of a major University of California program and is endorsed by private instructors. A printed enclosure assists the dancer with ballet terms. Great preparation video, even if you plan to take classes. 45 mins. DVD-All-Region.
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Ballet 201 is a simple, stress free and informative class that takes up right where Ballet 101 leaves off. Adults and children, who already know the basics of ballet, start with stretching and warm-up. They are then guided through a quick review of the basics, and led right into the instruction and demonstration of more advanced moves, ending with a grand finale incorporating what's been taught. It's a fun challenge that's also a healthy work-out! Ballet 201 is an easy-to-follow, hands-on tape that is based upon the syllabus of a major University of California program and is endorsed by private instructors. A printed enclosure assists the dancer with ballet terms. 45 mins. DVD-All-Region.
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We taught you beginning ballet moves in Ballet 101 & 201. This addition to the series gives students a chance to develop even further by introducing new dance pieces. Now you can feel like you're on stage performing for an audience. After warming-up and stretching, an instructor uses the ballet moves you’ve learned, then adds new moves to choreograph and pace you through a variety of dance combinations found in ballet classes and performances throughout the world: Adagio, Waltz, Petite Allegro, Grand Allegro and Reverence. Combinations 1 focuses on choreography, stage presence, and performance quality. New ballet steps and trickier footwork are introduced to make the combinations unique. Ballet is a graceful workout that can improve carriage, increase flexibility and strengthen the body. You'll feel the power to create, ad-lib, and choreograph on your own...so dance now, and take your bow! Combinations 1 is an easy to follow, hands-on tape that is endorsed by private instructors. 58 mins. (2006) DVD-All-Region.
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Now, build on the steps you've learned so far in this second Combinations video that picks up where Combinations 1 leaves off. You'll have the chance to develop even further with the introduction of another set of new dance pieces. After warming-up and stretching, an instructor uses the ballet moves you’ve learned, then adds new moves to choreograph and pace you through a variety of dance combinations found in ballet classes and performances throughout the world: Adagio, Waltz, Petite Allegro, Grand Allegro and Reverence. Combinations 2 focuses on choreography, stage presence, and performance quality. New ballet steps and trickier footwork are introduced to make the combinations unique. Ballet is a graceful workout that can improve carriage, increase flexibility and strengthen the body. You'll feel like you're performing on stage for an audience. You'll feel the power to create, ad-lib, and choreograph on your own. Combinations 2 is an easy to follow, hands-on tape that is endorsed by private instructors. 48 mins. (2002/2006) VHS-NTSC format only/DVD-All-Region.
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Turns, Leaps & Bounds is a unique collection of Ballet combinations you’ll cherish and use time and again. Join Ballet Master David Howard as he guides you through the absolute essential exercises for center floor work. Work on adage, pirouettes, allegro and more! The variations are fun, easy to follow and designed for all levels of dancers. Bonus feature: "About David Howard" mini-biography. “I am forever indebted to David Howard for his enlightened teaching for over twenty years. He imparts his love of dance by inviting you to take a journey with him…you only have to want to go.” Gelsey Kirkland. David Howard is a world-renowned teacher and coach to professional dancers and students alike. He was a soloist with The Royal Ballet in England and directed the David Howard Dance Center in New York for 20 years. David teaches at Steps, Broadway Dance Center, the New School University, The Royal Ballet and American Ballet Theatre. He presents Teacher's Training Workshops worldwide. 75 mins. (2005) DVD-All-Region.
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With Keith Clifton. All about variety! All about fun! A complete dance video that encompasses the best in Jazz, Ballet and Lyrical. Never a dull moment as Keith Clifton takes you through high energy Jazz, gorgeous Lyrical, and Ballet choreography that’s as delicate as it is powerful. With music composed by Keith Clifton, All That Dance will encourage dancers to tap the range and versatility they all possess. Designed for the intermediate and advanced dancer, the three routines are taught in segments with both front and back views! Keith Clifton is an acclaimed dancer, teacher and choreographer based in Los Angeles. His work includes commercials for Dr. Pepper, Wendy’s, Dodge, McDonald’s and Levis Jeans. As a musician, Keith composes his own music and currently performs with the Clifton Drum Tap Trio. Music from this DVD is available on the All That Dance CD below. 60 mins. (2005) DVD-All-Region.
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An excellent learning and teaching tool especially designed by America's foremost ballet master to introduce the beginning dance student to the technique and vocabulary of classical ballet, with emphasis on posture, placement and movement potential. David Howard, ballet master, teacher and coach was a soloist with the Royal Ballet and National Ballet of Canada. He opened his world famous school on Manhattan's upper west side in '77. Mr. Howard teaches and coaches many of the foremost dancers. 40 mins. (2004) DVD-Region 1.
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Former American Ballet Theatre Ballerina Michelle Benash has designed an instructional Pointe video for all levels. Ms. Benash provides exercises and guidelines that develop technique and strength on Pointe. Included are barre and center for Beg-Int-Adv levels and a beautiful variation for the int/adv dancer. "This video is a must for serious teachers and students who care about the healthy developmental approach to this demanding art form. Michelle Benash intelligently lays the groundwork for a dancers evolution toward a professional career." Kirk Peterson, Ballet Master, American Ballet Theatre. 60 mins. (2005) DVD-All-Region.
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Join Ballerina Michelle Benash for your very first Pointe Lesson. Learn how to fit, sew and prepare your shoes before you begin. Then follow along as Michelle teaches you a barre, center exercises and a lovely variation for the beginner student. Makes a great gift for the aspiring Ballerina of today! Michelle Benash teaches Ballet at the famous High School For The Performing Arts in New York City - the school on which the film and television series "FAME" was based. 25 mins. (2005) DVD-All-Region.
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This program demonstrates the complete language of ballet with an index of over 800 ballet steps. Made in association with the Metropolitan Opera Guild and Capezio Dancewear. 270 mins. DVD-Region 1.
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Experience the "joy of dance" and achieve a higher level of fitness. This exercise video unlocks the secrets of ballet dancing and good health. This program is a unique exercise video designed to help you slim, strengthen, tone and refine your entire body with a unique combination of traditional ballet dancing conditioning and standard exercise techniques. Designed for dancers and non-dancers alike, Ballet Boot Camp, when practiced regularly, produces rapid results and yields a stronger, leaner, more refined body. 65 mins. DVD-Region 1.
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Back by popular demand, Ballet Boot Camp 2 is divided into segments, so you do what you want - the entire video or just a few of your favorite segments. Workout: warm-up, 16 mins.; arms 5 mins.; abs 10 mins.; core strength 6 mins.; gluts 5 mins.; stretch 3 mins.; legs 8 mins.; ballet basics 15 mins.; choreography 13 mins. 85 mins total. DVD-Region 1.
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The exercises in NYCB Workout 2 are somewhat more comprehensive than the original NYCB Workout, building on your knowledge and experience. While the first NYCB Workout gives a base technique and strengthening moves to start your fitness routine, NYCB Workout 2 will explore new areas of ballet movement including choreography. You will put together a phrase of steps as a dance. DVD-Region 1.
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Melissa Lowe, provides the viewer with two new workouts which address the goal of achieving a lithe, supple body, an improved carriage and the look and grace of a professional dancer. If you desire to reshape your body, get rid of cellulite, tighten your stomach and have the look you want, regular use of this program will help you achieve that goal. 70 mins. (2004) DVD-All-Region.
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A wonderful introduction for children to the world of ballet, especially designed for ages four through six. It contains all the aspects of a formal ballet class including a barre warm-up, stretches, center practice and across the floor combinations. All of the movements are explained step-by-step, followed by a performance of the steps by renowned dance teacher Rosemary Boross and her beginning pre-school students. 30 mins. (2004) DVD-Region 1.
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This unique ballet class have been created especially for pre-schoolers. It associates each of the basic ballet steps with flowers and garden animals as characters that help children remember ballet terminology easily. The beautiful melodies and memorable lyrics make this ballet class a fun experience for the young child! The class includes a warm-up, stretching and strengthening exercises as well as fundamentals like basic motor skills, rhythmics and elementary ballet steps. The center floor and across the floor exercises will also teach young children the format of a dance class, spatial directions and working together in groups. 40 mins. DVD-All-Region.
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By popular demand, Rosemary Boross and Bruce Stephen Foster present the sequel to their hit program, A Fantasy Garden Ballet Class. Pre-schoolers will love dancing with the newest members of the Fantasy Garden including the Friendly Frogs, Prancing Petunias, and Mr. Robin Red Breast. The beautiful melodies and memorable lyrics make learning and practicing the exercises a fun experience for young children. This class contains classic ballet fundamentals being taught by Emboite Ants and Leaping Lady Bugs. Also included is continued work on basic motor skills with Marching Marigolds and Green, Green Galloping Grasshoppers, as well as rhythmic exercises in The Caterpillar Circle. The pictures of these fun characters seen before each exercise will stimulate your child’s creativity and imagination! Program creator Rosemary Boross’ dance career includes performances with the Metropolitan Opera Ballet, Radio City, and the American Dance Machine. She is on the teachers training school faculties of DEA (Dance Educators of America). She has taught CNADM (Chicago National Association of Dance Masters) and has taught in many colleges and universities nationwide, lecturing and teaching Master classes on “The Art of Training Children in Dance.” 40 mins. (2006) DVD-All-Region.
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This program was created to inspire and help children realize their dreams of becoming a dancer. It is a complete ballet class for young beginners. Lyrics are sung to beautiful music which aid the child in remembering the dance exercises and performing them correctly. The young dancer's dream is visualized during each exercise when a real ballerina appears and performs the same steps which the child is working on. This is also an excellent guide for parents looking for a dance school for their child. It shows the types of exercises that should be a part of every ballet class. 40 mins. (2004) DVD-Region 1.
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Mixed Bill: Airs, Jardin Aux Lilas, The Black Swan, Romeo and Juliet, Great Galloping Gottschalk. From the War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco. 105 mins. (2005) DVD-Region 1.
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