“I feel so fortunate to be able to make good use of these classes. I’ve found if they are done with the same mental focus, careful alignment, attention to balance, full range of motion and quality of movement they are similar in effectiveness to a ballet barre and less demanding on joints. Have I told you how much I love them?!”

— Marsha

“Your recent Beginner Ballet level 1 LIVE REWIND April 2021 is remarkable. Your tone and mentorship carries us through the hour and 45 minute class of beginning classical work with such great clarity and detail. Onward to BB 2 (I’ll go back to 1, too)!”

— Suzanne

“On a personal level, dancing with Finis has returned me to my ‘first love’. Dance is always and forever the expression of my heart, and the discipline of ballet is a beautiful journey of body, mind and spirit that is ever unfolding. I am deeply grateful.

“However, and more importantly I feel, is the broader impact of Finis’ classes.
Finis is a genius, and in my opinion, unparalleled as a Master of the art and science of ballet. As George Balanchine might be labeled the world’s greatest ballet choreographer of modern times, Finis Jhung is indisputably its greatest teacher and master of ballet technique. He has devoted his life to deciphering the way the body must move not only to dance and consistently improve, but to prevent harm.

“But unlike Balanchine, who was accessible only to the very few, Finis pours his knowledge out to all who will, including the least likely, adult beginners! He treats all equally and welcomes anyone who truly wants to learn. His method and results reach across the ages and speak for themselves. Every class is peppered with wisdom, insight and encouragement, along with his attention to detail, his ‘eagle eye’ and carefully planned progression. And the added bonus is that you can acquire streaming videos from his vast library, or choose to rent a rewind class, and practice at home!

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step (or plié)! Don’t hesitate, whether you’re an absolute beginner or a seasoned pro, you will discover the wealth of treasure available to you through Finis Jhung (and Team Finis!). And you will amaze yourself as you discover the treasure within your own selves.”

— Donna Neu

“Your exercises are helping me so much, and the body knowledge transfers to the cello in such a graceful way.”

– Sara, cellist

“Hello Finis! I am really enjoying my little movement studio with your barre, mirror and REWINDS. It took the pandemic and your zoom classes to push me into creating it. I have danced since I was 3 years old. What was I waiting for? Continuing to blossom here with so much appreciation for your commitment to teaching! Blessing to you and Jason. Thank you for these wonderful rewinds. They are invaluable to me. You are such good company in the early morning!”

– Marsha White

“That rewind tape is fabulous! Thank you so much!”

– Ingrid Edisen

“Your recent B.B. 1 (REWIND), April 2021 is remarkable. Your tone and mentorship carries us through the hour & 45 minute class of beginning classical work with such great clarity and detail. Onward to B.B. 2 (I’ll go back to 1, too)!”

– Suzanne Manning

“It is not possible to not work with this great Beginner Ballet Level 2 Rewind! I love it and all its forward-facing dancers.”

– Marsha White

“Really great Finis! A super summary of your teaching Beginner Ballet Barre via Zoom throughout the Pandemic year: In spite of the limitations of this format (camera quality, monitor variations, audio lags and Internet interruptions) you developed, taught and demonstrated a valuable class consisting of your career long principles and exercises for beginning ballet students. It really is remarkable. Personally, I love this Rewind … such a gift to your committed Pandemic dancers! Thank you, thank you!”

– Marsha White

“I just wanted to let you know that I really enjoy your rewind classes. They are so convenient for me when my schedule is too tight to catch a live class. I know that I can look up a rewind class and take it when it’s convenient for me. It’s the same class but it is edited well so it flows beautifully and is very enjoyable. I recently took the live Stretch Relief class and then I took a Stretch Relief Rewind class an hour later because I had had a really stressful week. It helped me release that extra stress. I wish you had more rewind classes on your website.”

– Catherine Griffin

“Finis’s Rewinds offer the opportunity to do the important, necessary homework after class, Zoom or streaming a video. I love them! With no camera to consider, I can position my laptop and barre where they are most beneficial and functional for me to work. Already familiar with the class and Finis’s concepts, I can work with an intense focus on connecting the muscles required to do his ‘squeezers.’ While the Rewinds provide music, sequencing, pace and instructions, ultimately they provide the opportunity to take responsibility for working on your own. I really love that opportunity!”

– Marsha White

“Finis pours his knowledge out to all who will, including the least likely, adult beginners! He treats all equally and welcomes anyone who truly wants to learn. His method and results reach across the ages and speak for themselves. Every class is peppered with wisdom, insight and encouragement, along with his attention to detail, his ‘Eagle eye’ and carefully planned progression. And the added bonus is that you can acquire streaming videos from his vast library, or choose to rent a rewind class, and practice at home!”

– Donna Neu

“I absolutely loved the Strengthen Your Turnout class … I’ve never been taught ballet this way before (and I wish I had). This is a real luxury to be able to learn from someone with such an inspiring trajectory and this much experience, without distance even being an issue.”

– Stephanie Lebrun