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Summary: Welcome back dancers legs
Comment: I trained as a dancer (tap, jazz, ballet demi and Pointe) from age 3 to 19 years old. I am 32 and out of shape, very overweight. This DVD is wonderful. I cried the first time because it was memory lane for me. Elise takes you through the basics of ballet. Don't think this is she she foofoo workout. This is hard core kick your butt workout. You will sweat. I have had the DVD for 3 weeks now and I still haven't made it through the entire workout yet, but I will and I have already seen results. My legs, feet and ankles look wonderful, strong not body builder strong, lean, toned well shaped. My posture has improved greatly. I do this workout 3-4 times a week. Each time I go a little bit further. I love it it's a must have. Even people who have never danced before can do this, BUT pace yourself. It takes time. I trained for years and I still needed to pace myself as I'm starting back after 13 year hiatus. Elise did a wonderful job. By far my favorite workout DVD ever. I actually look forward to ballet dancing again. Total body workout. I walk in addition to this and I sleep better, feel better and my body is changing. My BFF 10 year old daughter said to me yesterday "you look smaller in you face". Needless to say I threw in an extra session yesterday, I haven't noticed my face. Such a self esteem booster for me.
The scenery on this DVD is lovely and tranquil, makes you want to exercise. Elise's voice is calming and soothing, her dictation is clear, easy to understand and follow. You need only a chair for balance and barefoot is best. Can it get any better??? Get this DVD and try it. If you actually hate it and I can't see anyone not liking it donate it to the public library. I have nothing but good reports for Elise and this DVD.
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Summary: A True Workout!
Comment: Ballet Conditioning is a fun and intense workout. I purchased the DVD because I do not like typical workout DVD's or going to the gym. I prefer activities such as sport games, swimming, and dance. In addition, I have an interest in ballet, but cannot commit to a class at this time. This DVD is a perfect combination for me. The instructor uses a chair for balance, so no extra equipment is necessary. She explains each move very well, while keeping the workout moving along at a good pace. Ballet Conditioning is definitly a workout that leads to that long and lean dancer's body. My legs were very sore the first time I did the workout.
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Summary: Slow pace but you'll feel the burn
Comment: I did this workout several days ago and my thighs are still so sore I could barely walk today! I consider this a success, as I often feel that home videos aren't challenging enough. This instructor does some tough strength moves (like modified ballet barre moves in a squat position held for a longgggg time). Ye-ouch! If I am able to stick with it I would expect to see some firming up.
My biggest complaint is that the pace of the steps is incredibly slow. As someone who has taken lessons before I was bored and had to do everything at "double time" speed. While it was pleasant enough, it was not as enjoyable as a a standard beginner ballet class, probably because it goes so slow. Also, the instructor kept saying over and over how this will lead to "a dancer's body" in a new age-style voice over. I found this a little irritating. I'd rather enjoy the music and just be cued to what's next than hear about the benefits that I may or may not see one day.
You probably won't get the body of a professional who dances 7 hours per day from this tape. However, you WILL feel the burn as these strength moves will get results.
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Summary: best ballet work out out there
Comment: This dvd is great for beginners. tough, but doable. it heavily focuses on leg excercises, and a bit of other ones at the end as well. the background is nice and relaxing, and the instructor is very clear. great dvd for its price
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Summary: Great workout
Comment: I was very pleased with this video. I'm taking an adult ballet class for exercise and I bought this video to supplement that class, since that only meets once per week. This workout is great. It concentrates a lot on the legs and butt, which are needed areas for me. I feel that doing this workout during the week has really helped me improve in class too. It's a great value.
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