Stephanie Herman Movies
Stephanie Herman brings years of experience as a principal dancer for the likes of George Balanchine, Martha Graham, and Alvin Ailey to this ballet-influenced low-impact workout. In addition to her extensive dance background, Herman has also worked with the creator of Gyrotonics (described by some as Yoga with resistance) and with major Pilates practitioners. She combines elements of these disciplines to create a gentle system that tones muscles while increasing poise, grace, relaxation, and an overall body awareness. Workout segments include Alignment and Ballet Workout, Ballet Barre, and Body Flow Stretch. This program is suitable for beginners, with no dance background necessary. ~ Sarah Block, All Movie Guide
Dance With Me: Jazz Workout features Stephanie Herman leading the viewer through a workout that borrows elements of yoga, Pilates, and jazz dance maneuvers. This series of exercises strengthens and tones various muscle groups. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- 1998
This exercise video features Stephanie Herman, a classically trained dancer who studied with some of the most notable names in dance including Alvin Ailey and Martha Graham. She is also one of the premier students of Joseph Pilates. Herman synthesizes the movements of all these choreographers and melds them with jazzy melodies to create a graceful and powerful style of exercise sure to appeal to those in search of a regimen less damaging to their bodies. ~ Rob Ferrier, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Stephanie Herman
- 1998
Led by ballerina Stephanie Herman, this workout focuses on posture, breathing, and overall body awareness to provide a surprisingly effective workout. As viewers learn to breathe and move with fluidity they'll heighten awareness of their own bodies and learn a sense of what each muscle is for. All routines are done standing. New age music accompanies each segment. ~ Rob Ferrier, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Stephanie Herman
- 1998
Part of the Espirit de Danse series of exercise videos, this tape features classically trained ballerina Stephanie Hermann leading viewers through a graceful workout. This particular tape focuses on the techniques of Joseph Pilates to help viewers add strength and elongate muscles for greater balance and grace. Particular attention is focused on forming a union between body and mind and the role that concentration can play in exercise. ~ Rob Ferrier, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Stephanie Herman
- 1998
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Stephanie Herman's The Artistry of Fitness is a series of three exercise programs from expert fitness instructor Stephanie Herman. Titles in the series include Fitness Through Conscious Movement, Esprit de Danse, and Stretch & Feel It! Herman, who was a prima ballerina for ten years, performing with world-class dancers, also trained with Joseph Pilates and is certified by the American College of Sports Medicine. Her workout methods utilize the science and philosophy of physical expression and rehabilitation, and offer therapeutic benefits as well as toning and strengthening -- all the while integrating the spirit and grace of dance into the exercise routine. Herman achieves this balance by combining dance with Pilates, movement therapy, and yoga. The three programs offer a workout for every mood -- whether you want to calm and center your mind while connecting to your body, strengthen your body and lift your spirits, or relax and revitalize while learning new ways to stretch. ~ Dana Rowader, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Stephanie Herman
- 1993
Do you fear the ungainly bulk of musculature but wish to maintain a strong, healthy, and above all else, graceful physique? Fear no more -- Stephanie Herman will show you the ballet way to a leaner, meaner you. Arabesque, plié, and flourish the pounds away! ~ Michael Hastings, All Movie Guide
