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Lifestyles of the poor and nameless

Thursday, August 04, 2005 at 4:52 PM

Ballet Review

The Ballet Workout tape is 70 minutes long and boasts "get the look and grace of a professional dancer." I think I did 30 minutes yesterday. No, I didn't wear a tutu, tiara or even a unitard. I did have a ponytail/bun though. Does that count?

I haven't done anything remotely ballet-like since summer camp when I was 10. It didn't seem like that long ago until I started the tape. I know that you're supposed to stretch before and after exercise but I've been avoiding it for years. I now have the flexibility of a concrete slab.

I knew I was off to a rough start when I couldn't even get "1st position" or whatever they call it when your feet are at 180 degrees to each other. I can get to about 135 degrees, but that's about it.

The tape assumes some basic ballet knowledge (I guess that's why they call it Ballet Workout 2...but tape 1 wasn't available). I didn't have this basic knowledge so I was floundering a bit. Who knew all that foot-flapping could wear you out?

I have 5 more days with the tape. I think I'll keep going and then try something else. Maybe I'll try breakdancing...or Riverdance if they have it...lol. The goal is to keep moving and try different things so I don't get bored. Wish me luck :-).

Blogger Ananse's Web's two cents:

You know I soo wanted to see the tutu and all that. you ruined it for me. But dancing workouts are good because you never really feel like your working out. Its not like the treadmill...its actually fun. My gym has an african dance class and a hip-hop dance class and a sister be breaking into a sweat and you have a good workout to show for it...its great!  

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Blogger Queen Bee's two cents:

Nope, I haven't tried African dance, but it's definitely on the list of things to try.

I found a collection of exercises at the library and I plan to try them all: Cardio kickbox, hula dancing, Celtic (I love riverdance), breakdancing, yoga and hip hop. I didn't see an African dance tape, but I'll find one!  

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Blogger Ananse's Web's two cents:

Why dont you take your but into the city and one sunday we can go take the class at my gym....hmmm  

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