Step Revival

Jay Blahnik
Year Released: 1999

Categories: Step Aerobics


Fun, fun, fun! The best way to describe the choreography of Step Revival is a cross between CIA 9806 and Reebok: Step, Rhythm, & Moves with a little Cathe thrown in. There are a couple of mambo/cha-cha combinations, a stomp repeater, and some hip shaking. Some unusual rhythm changes keep things interesting, along with a couple moves that turn you away from the television for just a moment. Because of the way Jay Blahnik builds on each combination, and has the viewer continue doing the simpler version while he demonstrates variations, there isn't much lag time. Since the basic and advanced versions use the same number of counts, one can easily go straight to the more complicated steps upon multiple viewings. The music is Dynamix and I've heard many of the components before, but they were put together in a new combination. I like the set: it is light and airy, with faux windows in the background.

This is not a killer workout as done on 4" and 6" steps, but plenty challenging for me. It is probably best suited for advanced intermediate exercisers who like creative choreography, or advanced exercisers looking to dance around with a shorter workout that still works up a sweat.

Instructor Comments:
This is the first video I've done with Jay Blahnik. There are a few spots where his cues were a little confusing the first couple of times I did this video. But overall, I really like this guy!

Gretchen

12/09/1999