I took a two-hour Balletone continuing education workshop this weekend with Tracey Finan. I love this workout so much I want to become an instructor! This class format combines aerobics and muscle conditioning moves in a traditional and ballet style. The new age or rhythmic non-vocal music is 126-128 bpm. Choreography is in 8-count blocks that are continuously repeated. No prior dance experience required. 8-count blocks do not build upon each other as in traditional hi/lo aerobics. Just repeat the 8-count blocks on both sides several times before moving on to the next block. Then, start all over again. Moves include squats, lunges, plies, fourth position plies, fondue/both kneeds bend, knee lift/passe, arabesque, kicks front, side and back. Most of the ballet arm positions are used: front/first, side/second, overhead/fifth, low/bas - so your arms work hard!! This class is done barefoot so you can easily bend and flex your feet. It's not required though. No pique turns, so your knees are safe. I taught this format as a warmup for my step class this morning and they loved it and interested in a regular class. Take one of these workshops or buy the DVD at the Balletone or Elevate Fitness web sites.
Les Mills BodyPump Releases tracks database
I'm a Les Mills BodyPump instructor (for fun and fitness) and a Tableau Developer (to pay the bills). I created this Les Mills BodyPump Releases Tableau workbook to make it easy for instructors to lookup tracks mix and match songs across BodyPump releases. You can easily lookup song tracks by artist or muscle group. Find tracks by song length. Choose the tracks for your custom class mix and know the total time length.
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