I agree with others that this DVD should be a prequel for the dance cardio workout from 2008 (Madonna & Gwyneth's Personal Trainer - The Tracy Anderson Method Dance Cardio Workout ) for the following reasons : 1) The choreography is easier for a beginner to follow, 2) Only 4 workouts as opposed to 8, 3) No instructions during warm-up, 4) The set looks cheap compared to the original. Since I have been using the original dance DVD, I was a little disappointed. I was hoping that Tracy would release a follow-on DVD that is just as intense as the original workout with equally challenging choreography, but improve on the format based on previous criticisms/feedback (e.g. improve on teaching method - to announce changes in moves during warm-up session, inconsistency between breakdown and up-to-speed routines, add cool down segment etc.). The routines are still enjoyable, but below my expectations.
In addition, I cannot help but feel that the other instructors featured in this DVD may be better suited to teach and present on exercise DVDs compared to Tracy, particularly the second instructor, who has more charisma (connect better with the audience and more motivational). Sometimes, Tracy seems to be lost in her own world and dancing for herself (particularly in the original DVD) and forgets that she has made the DVD for others.
Thus my recommendation is that if you have not tried Tracy's dance workout before and you enjoy dance exercise routines, then start with this DVD. If you enjoy it, then slowly build up to the Tracy Anderson Dance Workout DVD (2008). If you already own the 2008 DVD and have mastered the routines in the DVD, then do not set your expectations to high if you intend to buy this DVD.