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The Ballet Workout Vol. 2: Strength and Conditioning | 
| Actor: Melissa Lowe
Studio: Standing Room Only
Category: DVD
List Price: CDN$ 19.99
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 11323
Format: Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.1 x 0.7
MPN: 1348
ISBN: 0769777112
UPC: 032031134898
EAN: 9780769777115
ASIN: B0004Z353U
Theatrical Release Date: 1991
Release Date: March 1, 2006
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 I loved this video! April 29, 2004
Jackie Coleman (Utah)
I took ballet for several years growing up and even got on toe. I stopped and came back to ballet when I was in my 20's. I have loved this video b/c it feels like my old ballet classes, is the right length of time, leaves me feeling like I worked out (and have improved my posture), and is a literal class. I was looking so forward to receiving the New York City Ballet DVD and was sorely disappointed with the lack of class feel (even though it is very well shot) b/c I love barre work. (Also, if you want to look at a bunch of naked bodies . . . well, I prefer the good, old fashioned tights and leotard in Miss Lowe's workout way better -- way better)! pThe only drawback I see (and I agree with other reviewers) is that I wish she had explained more of the moves as you do them. She never really explains them and then expects you to figure them out as you dance (while your eyes are down at the floor or following your hand)?!! You have to watch and memorize the tape before you can do the moves, frankly -- which if you have prior ballet experience is somewhat easy to pick up on, but frustrating, none the less, at least at first! I love the music she chooses, but the exercises are a bit short. I wish she had done them twice on each leg or made them a bit longer like many of the classes that I have taken. Still, I am happy and look forward to my class every day I do them. I recommend the second workout in her series for a more advanced dancer. Personally, I am still working on the first (even though I have enough knowledge to keep up with the second) simply b/c I need to get back in shape again. Enjoy your workout!pOh, and Miss Lowe is a typical dancer, so I didn't expect to be entertained during her explanations. Her dancing makes up plenty for others' comments about her dryness of personality in reaching out to the video audience. I thought she was splendid, and is a beautiful dancer and example to follow! My understanding of dancing, and what I need to do to be a good dancer, is enhanced and strengthened by simply watching her . . .
A good follow-up to the first Ballet Workout December 3, 2001
Jocelyn R. Davis (Santa Fe, NM)
If you don't have any ballet training, this video probably isn't for you. If you do, though, it's a good follow-up to the first Ballet Workout. The exercises are a little more elaborate and faster-paced -- also more engaging -- than in the Workout I. There is more emphasis on balance, and a greater variety of steps. M. Lowe does not explain or demonstrate the exercises in advance, which is what would make this tape frustrating for a beginner. (But it would get pretty boring listening to her explain them every single time you ran through the tape, which is why I think she leaves out the explanations. The first few times through, I just watched each exercise and then rewound.) The pink and blue leotards are indeed headache-inducing, as someone else commented. Overall, though, it's a good ballet class for intermediate or advanced dancers, with a good model to follow.
 Not a 5-star video! April 7, 2001
Christina Cote
This is a ballet video for the workout-minded. There is very little cueing and little explaination. In the video, Melissa Lowe and 5 other dancers, including one male and one relatively heavy dancer perform 2 separate +/- 40 minute routines. Each has a very short floor portion, which esp. on the second half, really wasn't long enough to get a good stretch, then barrework, and floor. The pink and blue unitards are somewhat obnoxious. The live piano though helps to soothe this.pThe barre work is shot from a distance, with no close-ups of the feet or a single dancer. The barre is set up in the middle of the set, so you see some dancers from front and back views, but no side views. Strong previous ballet exposure is suggest (by me). The step aren't explained well, but they are the basics, ya know. There is not a good deal of technique cueing, that's good or bad depending on what you are looking for.
 very disappointed January 31, 2001
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I fail to find any value in this video for a beginner or advanced student. At 39 years old I classify myself as a beginner, though I've taken many classes. I enjoy ballet for it's posture and toning benefits. An advanced student would be bored by this workout-- #1- Very poor stretching and warm-up. #2- Other than a lenghthy discription of the english translation for the french term before each step, the instructor fails to give the most basic instructions--(4xxx followed by a x in 1st, 2nd, 5th repeat with the left side.) #3- May as well be using a book as the instructor doesn't call out the steps as your doing them-- nor the basic reminders of stretch your spine, pull in your stomach, etc #4- The many dancers and camera angles I found distracting #5- Certainly not the cardio workout I've received in past classes or even with a book. In short I can't think of anyone who would find this tape beneficial.
 Good for others maybe, but not for me. August 24, 2000
This video is great for someone wanting to rehearse classical ballet and who also has some RECENT formal training in their background; but it was hard for me to get back into the strict regimen and toes out routine after years away from the barre. I found the tape boring because I prefer more lively exercise videos that are more motivating than this one. More importantly, Ballet Workout 2 was way too serious for an exercise video that needs to hook you into watching it again and again. Basically, it was no fun and I am returning it.
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