The Male Ballet Dancer

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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: Get ready for a jaw-dropping, eye-popping experience as you watch Joseph Michael Gatti perform the variations from Black Swan Pas de Deux and Le Corsaire and then show "How It's Done" with Finis Jhung. Here is a thrilling display of the male bravura technique. Joe's ability to turn is uncanny—he finishes most all his turns, including nine pirouettes to arabesque—on demi-pointe. His "trick" jumps are electrifying. Movement-by- movement, Finis and Joe go through all the steps and break down the preparations. This video is a winner! EXERCISES are listed on the back cover of the DVD image above. BONUS EXTRA: Interview with Joseph Michael Gatti Review: Honest, Engaging, Spectacular!! Amazing! - I purchased this DVD after I saw some preview clips on YouTube. I'm thrilled with the purchase. There are too few DVD's of this nature available. It is honest, engaging and spectacular. Joseph Gatti's strength and technical abilities are on display. Finis Jhung provides insight behind the movement and male dancer bravura. I found the DVD to be valuable for these reasons: * Instructional (for myself as a male ballet dancer) * Educational (seeing the teaching methods Finis Jhung uses) * Honest (an uncensored presentation of male dancer bravura, as if you were there for the master class) * Enlightening (seeing Joseph Gatti describe personal dance preferences) * Accurate (performance break downs with step by step details) You will enjoy this DVD if you: * Enjoy the power behind male ballet dancing * Value the technique required to perform male ballet solos * Want to learn performance tips and tricks * Want to see break downs of advanced male ballet solos * Appreciate the dedication of high caliber male ballet dancers Bravo! Review: Five Stars - It was good, to the point and very instructive