CIA 9702: Step, Kickbox and Funk

Janis Saffell
Year Released: 1997

Categories: Floor Aerobics/Hi-Lo/Dance , Step Aerobics


The first time I previewed this tape, I liked it a lot. The step section seemed very promising to be a fun workout. Although if not because Annie S. tells about the story in her review, I’m afraid I will never for my life figure out what Janis is saying. But I’m not an American and a non-English speaker, so it is not her fault. But I still find her hard to follow, and usually I never have any problems with CIA instructors. But when I really do the workout, it’s pure frustrating! Especially in the step section, Janis tends to introduce new moves when we are turning our back to the TV. And this happens more than 2-3 times. Sometimes she breaks the moves well enough, sometimes she doesn’t break the routines at all. I tried to do the tape several times to get the step down. But last time I was bored and quit before finishing it. I have a feeling that Janis does not rise up to the standard of CIA instructors and it seems like I work out with an "amateur" instructor. I’m sorry to say like this, since I remember that someone in the forum mentioned that she is serious and good in live class.

The kickboxing section is so-so. Here Janis’ cueing does not matter because it has basic choreography. But the intensity is low. The Funk section is o.k. too. I can do it -awkwardly though. But I’m not much excited with it. The only style of funk that I really wish I could do is Darrin’s style in G-Force. But I’m afraid I have to be reborn to the next life to be able to do like Darrin.

Instructor Comments:
I really hope that someone can convince Janis that she is already hip and cool and cute in and of and by herself. So instead of all that cool remarks and attitudes, etc. , she should concentrate on cueing and teaching the moves.

pakavadi

02/24/1999