Finis Jhung Workshops

WORKSHOPS

Finis Jhung offers several workshops throughout the year. Details and registration information are below. Current workshops include:

BALLET BASICS WEEKEND WORKSHOP FOR ADULT STUDENTS

Presented by The Ailey Extension at The Ailey Studios in New York City
February 18 & 19, 2012
Fee: $250

This weekend workshop is designed for both Level 1 and Level 2 Ballet Beginners. On both days you’ll do Finis’s specially designed Barre and Center Exercises for Adult Beginners which give you all the essential information you need to know in order to make the most out of every class.

Tune up your barrework and enjoy centerwork which moves in all directions with basic linking steps, poses, and simple turns and jumps.

Each day will end with restful floor stretches—the perfect ending to an action-packed day! We'll provide a catered lunch in the studio, as well as break snacks and beverages. And, you'll be able to purchase Finis's top-of-the-line instructional DVDs and music CDs with an intensive-only 10% discount. NOTE: This is not an Introductory Course for those with no ballet experience.

Saturday, February 18
10:00 – 11:00am Barrework
11:00 – 11:15am Coffee break & Snacks
11:15 – 12:15pm Centerwork
12:15 – 1:00pm Catered lunch in the studio
1:00 – 2:15pm Centerwork
2:15 – 2:30pm Coffee break & Snacks
2:30 – 4:00pm Centerwork, restful stretches
4:00 – 4:30pm Shop Finis Jhung DVDs & CDs

Sunday, February 19
11:00 – 12:00am Barrework
12:00 – 12:15pm Coffee Break & Snacks
12:15 – 1:15pm Centerwork
1:15 – 2:00pm Catered lunch in the studio
2:00 – 2:15pm Q & A with Finis
2:15 – 3:15pm Centerwork
3:15 – 3:30pm Coffee break & snacks
3:30 – 4:30pm Review centerwork, restful stretches
4:30 – 5:00pm Shop Finis Jhung DVDs & CDs

SPACE IS LIMITED! Register for the workshop!

Fee: $250 and includes all classes, break snacks & beverages, in-studio lunches and 10% Discount on all Finis Jhung DVDs and CDs.

Location: The Ailey Studios, 405 West 55th Street at 9th Avenue.

Parking: Besides street parking, there is a park-and-pay adjacent to the studios.

Hotels: Download Hotel Discount Information here.

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF BALLET TECHNIQUE: TEACHER & ADULT STUDENT WORKSHOP

The Ailey Studios in New York City
August 11 & 12, 2012
Fee: $375 if paid by May 1. Thereafter, $425 (International customers see Fee notes below)

Whether you're a teacher or an adult student with a passion to more about ballet technique, this 10-hour weekend workshop will turn Mystery into Mastery. Since 1972, Finis Jhung has been making ballet doable for dancers of all talents, ages and body types. His teaching technique is based on years of studying the world's best dancers in performance and on video and finding that these great artists prepare for balances, turns and jumps in ways not taught in the traditional ballet class. At this workshop, you will learn the "untaught" preparations which can make a world of difference for you and your students. Teach and do what really matters. Bring your dance clothes so you can take class. Feel free to sit and observe whenever you wish.

"Even better than I expected. It was wonderful to have the opportunity to spend entire days dancing again, while gaining new insights to share with my students. Finis's sense of humor and accessibility in relating to students make him a wonderful role model for teachers. I'm so glad I attended!" Betty Nicolay, Huntsville, TX

"This was a healing experience for my body and soul. I discovered I could do more than I had been told. I learned that 90% of what I had previously thought correct was not, and that was why neither my students nor I could do it." Heidi Ketchel, Rochester, PA

"This was the most inspiring and encouraging workshop I have ever attended. I am now officially a Fan of Finis Jhung's work and expertise."—Calondreia Taylor, Atlanta, GA

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Saturday, August 11 – Take Class or Observe*
9:30 – 11:00am Introduction, Floor Stretches, Absolute Beginner Barrework
11:00 – 11:15am Coffee break & Snacks
11:15 – 12:30pm Barre & Centerwork on Linking Steps & Poses
12:30 – 1:15pm Catered Lunch in the studio & Discount Shopping
1:15 – 2:30pm Centerwork: Basic Turning Movements & Pirouettes
2:30 – 2:45pm Coffee break & Snacks
2:45 – 3:45pm Centerwork: Basic Jumps, Stretches
3:45 - 4:00pm Q & A
4:00 – 5:00pm Discount Shopping

Sunday, August 12 – Take Class or Observe*
9:30 – 11:00am Floor Stretches, Barrework
11:00 – 11:15am Coffee Break & Snacks
11:15 – 12:30pm Centerwork: Turns & Combinations
12:30 – 1:15pm Catered Lunch in the studio & Discount Shopping
1:15 – 2:30pm Centerwork: Turns & Little Jumps
2:30 – 2:45pm Coffee Break & Snacks
2:45 – 3:45pm Centerwork: Big Jumps, Stretches
3:45 – 4:00pm Q & A
4:00 – 4:30pm Discount Shopping

*The fee is the same whether you take class or observe

SPACE IS LIMITED! SIGN UP NOW!

Fee: $375 if paid by May 1. Thereafter, $425. Full refunds (less $75 administrative fee) for cancellations prior to July 1. Sorry, no refunds after this date. All registration is through Finis Jhung, not The Ailey Studios. Go to finisjhung.com or call Finis at 1 (800) 357-3525. Fax: (212) 721-6748.  If you prefer, mail your check payable to Ballet Dynamics Inc., 119 West 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023. Attention international customers using credit cards: Our website will apply shipping charges to the workshop during checkout, but your card will automatically be refunded these charges, and you will be e-mailed a confirmation of your refund. You will only be charged shipping for hard goods. We apologize for the confusion during checkout.

Payment Includes: All workshop classes, notes, an Ailey Goody Bag, break snacks and drinks, catered lunch in the studio both days, and a 30% Discount on all Finis Jhung DVDs and CDs.

Location: The Ailey Studios, 405 West 55th Street at 9th Avenue.

Parking: Besides street parking, there is a park-and-pay adjacent to the studios.

Hotels: Download Hotel Discount Information here.

Students Say:

"I am very excited about the Workshop! It feels great to keep on finding new muscles, new strengths. I never thought an adult's body could be so changing. It's like finding another body within your body. Thank you so much for all the detailed instructions and precise corrections! You are the best in separating and emphasizing the most crucial things from what is less important. It's sort of as you know each time where the energy is streaming from." — Natalia Rella, New York City, NY

"Even after four workshops with Finis I'm still having "ah ha!" moments where I discover something new that works!"—Joyce DiLauro, Gilford, CT

"I had such a wonderful time—it was amazing! Your teaching is so unique and so important for us to understand the "why" which I really needed. I will definitely be back for more!"—Dina Sheridan, Tampa, FL

"A fantastic experience—a wonderful weekend of teacher training! The concepts Finis presents are clear and concise and the workshop materials are designed to give you a foundation for further exploration in your home studio. I look forward to incorporating his real spirit of moving into my classes."—Rebecca Herrin, Norman, OK

"The workshop was wonderful! It addressed so many aspects of work in clear language and very practical applications. I loved how Finis kept circling back and forth to reinforce the fundamental concepts of his methodology."—Amy Hubert, Mt. Prospect, IL

"I learned so much and really enjoyed myself. I like knowing that I can apply all the concepts, foundations and preparations to any kind of choreography. I appreciate Finis's openness to new ideas and that he challenges the norm—it all makes perfect sense! I can't wait to apply my new found knowledge in the classroom. This was a memorable dance experience!"—Mara Perugini, Waukesha, WI

"The new information on turns is amazing! The Ailey Studios provide a great classroom, space and location. This Workshop was a very open forum without pretension. Finis is completely accessible. I loved the visual aids—the teaching toys and videos."—Heather Lea Gerdes, Los Angeles, CA

"I liked the breaking down of basic steps and the explanations of how to execute them, and being able to apply all this during the class." —Bonnie Gombos, Stamford,CT

"The instruction was awesome—especially the focus on pliés, the shifting of weight and energy and the redirecting of the mind to thoughts of movement."—Lois Hanks, Meredith, NH "I liked the level of detail—especially in explaining turns, and that the atmosphere was relaxed and non-competitive." —Neeta Maniar, Stamford, CT

"This is the era of realism in ballet—what really works is what really matters. I love how Finis's concepts are so simple."—Saira Khan, NYC, NY

"This is a refreshing take on classical ballet—thinking of "old" steps in a new way."—Shannon Stewardson Gomber, Vancouver, BC

"Finis has evolved the technique of ballet and laid it out in a way that the beginner as well as the advanced student can be helped. We don't have to be doing it the same way when we now have a better understanding of the body & physics—the "real" how to do it."—Kellie lath, Pewaukee, WI

"I liked the breaking down of movement focused on teaching adults—the work on balance and pirouettes. I had the time to focus on my own body so I could better translate for my students."—Constance Walsh, Washington, DC

"The barre work was awesome! The emphasis on the base leg and understanding where your weight should be is invaluable. This will help me help my students with all their center work."—Jessica McPhail, Port Huron, MI

"I liked the excellent slow technique; the progression from step to step leading to combinations; the use of Scott Killian's orchestrated music; being able to dance; and the snacks!"—Donna Whitesel, Nebraska City, NE

"I've come to Finis's workshops for several years and keep returning because I always get a new understanding of his work, which enables me to return to my fall classes with zest and an eagerness to share all this with my students."—Barbara Owen, Annapolis, MD