This video has a lot of complex moves that any advanced stepper would love. Some of them reminded me of CIA 9001 and CIA 9701. Andre teaches them in what I call' " interval teaching" teaching. He shows you the move fast , then VERY slow and then you join in doing it at normal tempo. He shows a beginner move then intermediate and the muscly Pat in the background shows you advanced turns that Andre said is optional. Another unique thing about this video is that Andre comes around the step with his back towards you so can see exactly what to do. He did this on the hardest part of the tape. IT's a very tough combination.

The set is the same as Kari Anderson's United Steps ( bright set with ferns and huge windows in the background; wooden floors) She must be putting out a 'West" coast CIA -type set of video's . The music is the same old Step max soundtrack which is alright since there is new choreography.

It was great the Andre taught the moves so slow (the opposite to Patrick Goudeau in CIA 9001) but if you keep doing the video over and over, it won't keep your heart rate up. I finally started to sweat at the end when he put all the combinations together with out so much marching in between or teaching the moves at half count.

Instructor Comments:
Andre's teaching style is slow. He wants to make sure you get the moves down. He is very tan and very sweaty throughout the entire workout. His voice is raspy at times and 3 times he lets out a scream which is a little annoying. More than Cathe's whoops. He screams out of excitement or being nervous. He has the nicest legs I've ever seen on a male instructor! Couldn't keep my eyes off his legs. Well, his feet too. I was trying to get the complex combo's! He is having alot of fun and he laughs and has a great personality. He wears a sleeveless white t-shirt and black shorts.

Mandy Lee