OPEN CLASSES
No registration is necessary for open classes.
AT THE AILEY STUDIOS
405 West 55th Street at 9th Avenue
(212) 405-9000
www.alvinailey.org
Beginner Ballet Level 1: Sunday, 2:15 to 3:45pm
& Tuesday, 6:30 to 8pm
Beginner Ballet Level 2: Sunday, 12:30 to 2pm &
Thursday, 6:30 to 8pm
Finis will not teach August 3, 8, September 5. Bette Prinsen will teach.
Schedule is subject to change. Please call the studio the day of the class to confirm. Thank you.
AT THE BROADWAY DANCE CENTER:
322 West 45th Street between 8th & 9th Avenues
(212) 582-9304
www.BroadwayDanceCenter.com
Advanced Beginner Ballet: Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday from 6:00 to 7:30 pm.
Finis will not teach July 23, August 2, September 6. Sub teacher TBA.
Schedule is subject to change. Please call the studio the day of the class to confirm. Thank you.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:
Beginner Ballet Level 1: This class is guaranteed not to intimidate non-dancers. You will begin standing at a portable barre placed in front of the mirror. Most of the exercises are done with both hands on the barre and proceed slowly and methodically. You will develop correct posture, positioning, and learn to balance on one leg. You will learn to use your muscles so you gain strength and control of your movements. The centerwork includes stretching out on the floor as well as basic dance movements which travel across the floor.
Beginner Ballet Level 2: After you have learned the fundamentals taught in Level 1, you will be ready to take Level 2. The class proceeds at a faster pace and assumes you know how to balance and go down and up on one leg. You will work at a portable barre placed in front of the mirror and learn to work on the diagonal with only one hand on the barre. Great emphasis is placed on strengthening the supporting side of your body and your standing leg. The centerwork includes pirouettes, chaînés turns, piqué turns, linking steps, large poses, and simple jumps.
Advanced Beginner Ballet: You will work at a portable barre placed in front of the mirror so you learn to observe your work and correct yourself. Great emphasis is placed on correct alignment and strengthening your supporting side and standing leg. Throughout the barre you will be encouraged to test your balance and readiness to relevé. In the center floor you will practice simple pirouettes and other turns, moving into large poses, linking steps, and simple petit and grand allégro movements. This class will teach you how to get on your leg and dance.
PRIVATE COACHING FOR THE SERIOUS STUDENT/PROFESSIONAL:
You'll look better, and dance more confidently with private coaching from Finis Jhung. Students (and parents) are always amazed at how quickly Finis can help you improve. Get the updated ideas on today's ballet technique that really make sense. Teach your muscles to remember the correct sequences of movement that will take your dancing to a place that is beyond emotion. In other words, you don't have to "feel" like doing something. When you really know how to do it, you will be able to do it. That's what technique is. Well trained muscles will have you turning and jumping and balancing, no matter how you feel. Learn to work from the inside out. Ground yourself so you can really fly. Get into the zone!
The fee is $150 per hour plus the studio rental which ranges from
$25 - $50 per hour.
Student Comments: "Sarah and I just wanted to thank you for the wonderful lessons she had with you! She loved the way you worked with her and explained everything. You are such an amazing wealth of knowledge and you have a very special way of conveying this knowledge to the student. Thanks again for your expert guidance and we look forward to seeing you in the future!" - Mona and Sarah Hicks
"You are an amazing teacher and wonderful diagnostician! My daughter Zoe always feels as if she learns so much from you." - Vicki LePage, Scarsdale, NY
