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Ballet Boot Camp |
 Very good! |
| We liked both Bootcamp I and II. II shows a bit more detail about positions before you do them. Both are excellent. Also the crew is a mixture of young & old. Very nice to see people working at their own level. - posted by Christine on 2/3/2011 |
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 Good ballet workout...editing could use work.. |
| I have had this workout for about four years now but originally was thoroughly confused during the "dance" section that I wouldn't do it. I decided to challenge myself more recently with choreography and I am glad I did. Jessica's obvious love for dance shines in this workout and her form pointers (done during the workout and in voice over) are spot on; however, there are times you don't see the movements and that makes it difficult to execute. I do think the choreography could have been broken down better as well, but it gives you something to work towards--besides if it was easy, it wouldn't be a challenge so why do it? I look forward to trying her 2nd DVD (which I have have also had since it came out LOL). - posted by Stephanie B on 5/29/2009 |
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| hmm |
| If you don't start sweating and get a good workout through this, maybe you aren't doing the workouts right and keeping everything tight. If you are an ex-dancer or a dancer now, this may not be the best, but it is okay. For other dancers looking for a really awesome workout, the NYCB workout videos are both amazing! - posted by MB on 6/6/2005 |
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| Challenging Video! |
| This was a very challenging video. I had to stop a few times just to catch my breath and I consider myself to be someone who is in fairly good shape. I did, however, think that Ms. Sherwood seemed a litte "stiff" at times. She doesn't seem to be too comfortable in front of the camera. All in all, I enjoyed this workout and found it to be quite effective. - posted by Pam on 3/22/2003 |
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| Good Video |
| I really like this video. It does take a few tries to get the steps and movements down, and so what if I look like a klutz, I'm in my own home.I really feel like I have used my muscles throughout my body after doing this video. The production quality is only fair. - posted by Joan Schatz on 7/10/2002 |
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| Good Ballet Class, could be better |
| I purchased this tape a year ago, didn't like theproduction values and faithfully did NYC Ballet Workout and Angles, Lines and Curves. I decided togive this workout another chance. This time, I ignored the color-to-b & w and focused on the exercise. It has more pluses than minuses. The combinations (movement phrases as she calls them) are classic, the center work is is very good and so is the floor barre. I think the editing and sequencing of the exercises could have been better. Some segments start with some on-screen tips on ballet form and technique. Others start with Jessica demonstrating proper form and technique: this is where the video shines, the music also matches the movement in theses segments which is really important in ballet workouts and doesn't always happen with this video. The One reviewer said the tape is quirky and it is. The production staff tried to be too creative. If they decide to do a second edition or a DVD, they should get some expert advice from Greg Twombley of CIA, Kari Anderson who has her own production company or maybe even Crunch. - posted by Jean Ebyrd on 6/22/2002 |
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| REAL DANCING!! |
| I enjoy the variety in this video...unlike some of the other reviewers, I enjoyed alternating between standing and laying down, then standing again. The leg exercises are simple but effective if done regularly; they really helped strengthen my ankles. The choreography at the end was refreshing....finally a tape that teaches you a whole routine and set to Once Upon a Dream, which is lovely! Jessica is a down-to-earth instructor who is never intimidating. All in all, a great workout...I'm anxious for a "Part II". - posted by Tracey on 5/30/2002 |
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| Charming, effective and fun |
| I love this quirky tape! The instructor is sincere and it felt exactly like a live class. The quality of the video was only average and sometimes the voiceovers seemed to be on fast-forward but I found the overall effect charming, as though I'd stumbled on a wonderful, dedicated class in a loft somewhere (actually caught myself grinning a few times). What was fantastic were the types of exercisers - younger, older, thicker, thinner, male, female - an eclectic blend I'd like to see more often. In my opinion getting a good workout doesn't always involve tons of sweat pouring and the floorwork in this video is QUITE effective even without heavy sweating. What IS this obsession with sweat anyway? You must remember, this workout is ballet-based and is in no way an interval or circuit routine designed to elevate the heartrate. This is THE tape for toning and shaping the legs and buttocks, perfect for between weight days and for something different. - posted by JoanneN on 2/16/2002 |
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| Not Professionally Done |
| While I found the ballet moves great for toning, I did not break into a sweat at all. The instructor was not very professional or instructional about showing how the moves are done. Instead she focuses on ballet terms without explanation in laymen terms. Also the camera shots were terrible. They spent too much time on shooting the ballet dancers bodies and faces instead of their feet. - posted by Liz on 2/10/2002 |
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| As much fun as a root canal |
| I did this workout once and swore I'd never do it again. First, it's incredibly boring. Except for the brief sections of actual dance, it's nothing but dull, endlessly repetitious exercises for the legs, abs, arms, etc., set to the droning of Melissa Sherwood, who herself seems bored to death. Second, it's choppy. You go from standing, to lying down, back to standing, to sitting. Lying down immediately after a round of pirouettes and pas-de-chat doesn't feel good; I'm not even sure it's healthy. All in all, the producers of this tape have succeeded in creating a workout that has all the pain and monotony of ballet training and none of the fun. Skip it! - posted by Devon on 1/30/2002 |
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