Jennee leads the workout with 2 background exercisers in an open studio with large windows. After an adequate (albeit unmemorable as of this review), Jennee brings on the plies. Lots of plies with arms extended at shoulder height (whew!) A lot of repetition here (about 15 mins of plies.) Next up is the cardio segment, featuring traditional ballet moves including bat mas, tendue, passe, etc. Further into the segment things advamce more to a cardio-level, with the inclusion of jumps and "ballet burpees." This is a pretty fast-paced workout for ballet. The sculpting is up next, using 2 lb weights. Most of the moves are performed quickly through a large range of motion so 2 lbs is appropriate. However, for the dumbbell swings (which Jennee calls kettlebell swings) and "ballet deadlifts" a bit heavier would be more effective. The abs segment is last before the cooldown and is performed on the floor holding the dumbbells. Some of the exercises are in high c-curve with arm movement (bicep curls, chest press, etc.) and some are on the floor with head and shoulders elevated with more arms and leg movements. I did have to modify this segment by resting my head on the floor or dropping the dumbbells to cradle my head.

I have never done the cooldown.

Instructor Comments:
Jennee is likable as an instructor but very no-nonsense and business-like. No chatter, just the workout.

Melissa P