I really love this video. The choreography is interesting and fun, Shannon and Alison teach well, and the intensity is just right for my lower advanced level. The workout has already been described pretty thoroughly in other reviews so I'll just add a few details. The six combos feature a number of familiar moves like an L-step straddle which is similar to the one in CIA 9701, and a rear leg lift/knee repeater with no touch down in between that is similar to the "ballet" step in CIA 9001. As one of the other reviewers mentioned the moves are built up differently than in the other tapes. I liked that because it added more variety...even though we were headed for the same place we were taking a different route.

The only problem I've had is at the end when the combos are spliced together. That put me with my back to the TV for one of the trickiest combos (for me). I've done the tape about four times and still haven't quite mastered that (and I'm usually pretty good at picking up choreography). I don't mind though...I expect this tape will stay fresh and interesting for a long time.

Instructor Comments:
Shannon and Alison are a great team. They generally cue and teach well and seem to enjoy themselves.

Paula Lewis