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Double bill of workouts designed to help you develop the strength, grace and poise of a ballet dancer. The exercises will help you to achieve the lean abs, firm buttocks, contoured waist, sculpted legs, slim thighs, strong arms and perfect posture you have always dreamed of.
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90 of 90 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Personally I really like the New York City ballet workout, it's full of wonderful exercises that really do have go results if you stick to it. However the NYC workout 2 is far better than the first disc. On the first disc the commentary is sloppy and terms aren't explained where as the second disc has a video glossary of terms and the commentary keeps up with the dancers (whereas the first one was always 5 seconds early or late which got very confusing.)
My recommendation is to save money and just buy the second dvd - they have corrected all the faults of the first version and it's far superior because of it.
My recommendation is to save money and just buy the second dvd - they have corrected all the faults of the first version and it's far superior because of it.
28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
By BaroqueChick
Format:DVD
This is certainly the classiest of all the ballet workouts out there - not everything is difficult and will suit beginners to ballet. And for those who have already studied, it matches the classes we all remember, using the same steps.
The dancers are absolutely beautiful and an inspiration during the workout! It is filmed artistically - sometimes footwork is missing from the shot at crucial times but this by no means detracts from the professionalism of the DVD.
And, of course, the biggest thing is that there is no cheesy, distracting music as found on almost every other DVD of this kind. You can choose Classical or Contemporary and it is, mostly, beautifully played (excepting some rather insensitive interpretations of 18th century works).
I also love Darcey Bussell's "Pilates for Life" - all of the same attributes and I use it regularly.
Buy this - it's worth it!
The dancers are absolutely beautiful and an inspiration during the workout! It is filmed artistically - sometimes footwork is missing from the shot at crucial times but this by no means detracts from the professionalism of the DVD.
And, of course, the biggest thing is that there is no cheesy, distracting music as found on almost every other DVD of this kind. You can choose Classical or Contemporary and it is, mostly, beautifully played (excepting some rather insensitive interpretations of 18th century works).
I also love Darcey Bussell's "Pilates for Life" - all of the same attributes and I use it regularly.
Buy this - it's worth it!
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Louisa
Format:DVD
I personally found Vol 2 better - as other reviewers have mentioned, it's better thought-out & explained.
On the negative side: it's not always easy to follow, especially if you've never done ballet before, or are physically unco-ordinated! Prepare for some amusingly ungraceful falling around while you get used to it! It's also perhaps not for people who like more traditional aerobics-style workouts since the moves are very precise and repetitive.
Having said that, the dancers' bodies are amazing: inspiring enough in themselves for you to put that doughnut down immediately! Peter Martin's voice is like melted dark chocolate, and I have to say, the workout does indeed work if you stick with it; after just two weeks I had noticeably more toned abs, thighs & arms.
On the negative side: it's not always easy to follow, especially if you've never done ballet before, or are physically unco-ordinated! Prepare for some amusingly ungraceful falling around while you get used to it! It's also perhaps not for people who like more traditional aerobics-style workouts since the moves are very precise and repetitive.
Having said that, the dancers' bodies are amazing: inspiring enough in themselves for you to put that doughnut down immediately! Peter Martin's voice is like melted dark chocolate, and I have to say, the workout does indeed work if you stick with it; after just two weeks I had noticeably more toned abs, thighs & arms.
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Very good DVDs
Excellent for toning your muscles. Very enjoyable and highly entertaining. Inspiring and very engaging. Fun to do all those moves.
Published 1 month ago by B. Stajic
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Great for beginners!
I have never attended a ballet class in my life but this combined a workout with really basic ballet steps! Was fantastic to try something new!
Published 3 months ago by Sarah
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can get enough of it!
This is a brilliant DVD! You do need to have had some kind of ballet training to get to grips with the language, but it is simple, quick and easy! Read more
Published 3 months ago by Georgina
5.0 out of 5 stars
New York City Ballet Workout
This is a fantastic workout. It is really helping me keep my New Years resolution to get back in shape - and enjoy myself while doing it.
Published 3 months ago by Book Addict
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Wife Loves It
My wife had the first DVD on tape, and as she wanted to "upgrade", I thought I might as well buy both DVDs. Read more
Published 5 months ago by AlexKrycek
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Great workout
I usually find it very difficult to get motivated to do a workout at home. But with this DVD, I actually look forward to my workout. Read more
Published 5 months ago by sonselit
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great DVD - but not one for beginners
This has probably all already been said but this DVD really picks up on volume 2, giving a really good workout. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Spring
2.0 out of 5 stars
Did not like it - can't stick to it
I admit the dancers are so beautiful and graceful! Their bodies look fantastic.
But...
I tried several times to follow the programs and can't really get further than... Read more
But...
I tried several times to follow the programs and can't really get further than... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Nina
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very good and very beautiful
I thought this was very good
I must confess that I wish I use it more than I do!
Whenever I put it on it reminds me of old times. Read more
I must confess that I wish I use it more than I do!
Whenever I put it on it reminds me of old times. Read more
Published 11 months ago by lovemj87
5.0 out of 5 stars
Remeber these moves?
Very good. I could just about remember some of the moves in the workout. Very lovely and easy to follow. Challenging workout on DVD 2.
Published 12 months ago by Emma Harvey
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