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Review of The Art of Pointework--Level 1--a DVD by Finis Jhu

Carol Garmiza | New York, N.Y. USA | 09/01/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This video provides a wonderful introduction to pointework for the absolute beginner. Starting with the importance of the shoes being properly fitted, it covers everything from how to tie the pointe ribbons, to how to pad the toes, to how to break-in the shoes. The video then provides a substantial and varied group of exercises. Many of these involve plies and releves in various positions, which increase the strength of foot muscles, while emphasizing how essential it is to be able to roll smoothly from 1/2 toe to 3/4 toe to pointe. Toward the end of the teaching session, the exercises become more complex, combining pique steps and pas de bourrees. This provides the new pointe student with the delightful feeling of dancing at the barre, rather than just performing exercises. This DVD is very informative and lots of fun. The exercises are well-explained, beautifully demonstrated, and accompanied by rich and pleasing music."

Great at home resource and best price around

C. Skinner | Buhl, Idaho USA | 11/20/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The author is enough review for this DVD, but I appreciated the price tag on Amazon."