I wanted to like this since the concept is interesting, but it just isn't for me. First the exercises are done so fast, there is no control, no attention to form- just wildly flailing limbs. Richard doesn't offer much instruction, and his form is so wild its hard to see what you should be doing. If you like workouts that make a point of mentioning alot how beautiful you're body can be, you might like Richard's style. He seems to think exercise is all about being long and lean. Good health? Strength? Pah! Usually I can ignore these comments, or just process them with all the others, but Richard's singular focus on appearance, coupled with his frequent touching of his female exercisers really rubbed me the wrong way (pun intended). Richard also states that leg lifts will melt fat from your hips. Spot reduction, rearing its ugly head once again. Overall, I guess people who like frantically fast, ballet-influenced workouts might like this, but it lacks most of what makes a dance workout a dance workout- control, precision, grace and attention to form. I got it in a trade, and now it will move to my trade pile as well.

Instructor Comments:
Richard is kind of flakey. He shouts at times, and is also very touchy with his exercisers. He talks alot about their bodies, and how his workout melts fat and makes your body beautiful. There is basically no talk about health or strength. He also maintains that fast leg lifts will burn the fat from your hips. Apparently, he missed the memo that spot reduction is a myth. Finally, his form (and the exercisers) is so fast and out of control they seem to be using momentum, not control, so I'm not sure if they're sculpting beautiful muscles or not.

linda