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Element: Ballet Conditioning | 
| Director: N/a
Actor: Elise Gulan
Studio: ANCHOR BAY
Category: DVD
List Price: $14.98
Buy New: $7.22
You Save: $7.76 (52%)
New (41) Used (5) from $7.22
Rating:  91 reviews
Sales Rank: 4110
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 51 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: ANBD15351D
UPC: 013131535198
EAN: 0013131535198
ASIN: B000WC38BO
Release Date: December 4, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Shipping: International shipping available
Condition: Five Star Seller!!! New, factory sealed US Region 1 DVD. Item is 100% guaranteed not to be a bootleg or import. Item is shipped directly from our warehouse. Easy exchange if item defective or damaged in shipped.
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Studio: Starz/sphe Release Date: 12/04/2007
Amazon.com
pThe instructor, Elise, was kind enough to answer some questions from Amazon.com about the Element line of DVDs.pp table align=left cellpadding="6" cellspacing="0" trtd align="center" img src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/dvd/anchor_bay/detail_pages/elise_headshot.jpg" border=0 align=top br span class="tiny" /span /td/tr /table b Why do you think the recent trend for women is to seek the dancer's silhouette? /bp Elise: A dancer's silhouette is the ideal physique for a woman today. It provides strength through lean, elegant, streamlined muscles. The strengthening of the dance conditioning movements will help melt away fat while creating lean musculature that is still feminine and graceful. The stretching element of dance creates length, not only in the muscles, but in the spine as well. Training with ballet conditioning will give a woman a strong, tall slender body.p p b How did you manage to create a ballet conditioning program that doesn't use a barre or any other equipment?/b p Elise: I created a workout that uses the strength of the core to create balance and stability in the body. The sequences on this dvd are both accessible and challenging for anyone! Many ballet conditioning exercises actually don't use the barre as a weight-bearing tool#151;it's only for balance. In this DVD a beginner can use a chair to aid in balance, as they build core strength. A more advanced practitioner can do much of the series without the aid of a chair, simply by bracing the body with the strength of the abdominals, and a lifted, elongated spine.p p b Who is this workout good for? /b p Elise: This workout is amazing for women and men of all shapes and sizes! Ballet Conditioning uses one's own body weight as resistance, so it is safe to do every day, for women AND men#133; from the strongest athlete, to the ultimate newcomer to fitness. It works to build strong, lean muscle, raise the heart-rate, and speed up metabolism. Dance also helps create rhythm, grace, and balance while building a supple flexible spine. .p p bWhat do you think consumers will find different about Element DVDs from other workout programs? /b pElise: I know that consumers will enjoy the pure elegance of these DVDs. This is what truly sets the `element' series apart from other brands of DVDs. The Element DVD's encourage a solid mind/body connection, which encourages practitioners to explore their physical edge, while being truly mentally emotionally present in the moment. These programs are fluid and graceful in their movement, and provide a HUGE physical fitness element in a nurturing and encouraging environment. .p p bTell us about the connection with this DVD and the efforts to reduce global warming. /b pElise: Element DVDs support the harmony of mind and body, which encourages a social and global awareness. This harmony encourages us to do what we can to make a difference in the world. For every four Element DVDs sold, a tree will be planted in a national forest. Consumers are therefore doing their part to reduce their carbon footprint, and the dangerous effects of global warming. If we work together, we can spread health and happiness one deep breath at a time./p
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| Customer Reviews: Read 86 more reviews...
 Welcome back dancers legs December 2, 2008
T. Johnson (Peach State)
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. br / br /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.
 A True Workout! December 2, 2008
Turi Weichman (Florida)
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.
Slow pace but you'll feel the burn December 2, 2008
malcontent (Boston, MA USA)
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. br / br /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. br / br /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.
best ballet work out out there December 1, 2008
SisyphusJen (New York)
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
Great workout November 17, 2008
Happy Mom
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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