This video is not very difficult. Fairly basic steps and turns with a bit of extra "rhythm" thrown in. I have done it about 9 times and promised myself I would not review it till I'd learned the routine.It's an all floor mostly low impact routine.

There isn't anyone showing any modifications, and in fact the only modification ideas you get are from her when she suggests not moving on with a section and staying with the easier steps.

She builds the routines a section at a time, then adds them all together. In the end, you do all the three sections at one time. The only time I get my heart rate up is when she does the sections all at one time. I would rate this video as beginner/interm. instead of intermediate. The choreography can be tricky, but the intensity is not high at all. I've tried to put every effort into it that I can and I barely break a sweat. What I really disliked about the video was 1) the music was very dull. A never ending repetitious drum beat.
2) The cast looks like they are going to fall over with boredom. The two women occasionally crack smiles. But, one man looks like his grin has been painted on (in other words it looks very faked) and the other man looks like he really dislikes Petra. In fact, at one point he misses a step and you can catch him obviously scowling at her.

The dull music and even more dull cast and low intensity of the tape are enough to make it a tape going to the exchange.

Petra's friendly and encouraging personality were not nearly enough to make this tape a winner. I would consider this a "dancy" video.

Instructor Comments:
Petra is very likeable and encouraging. Through the whole tape she reminds you to work at "a level that you feel comfortable with." She cues well and does seem to have fun doing the routine.

Julia Edwards

11/30/-0001