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The Video Dictionary of Classical Ballet

The Video Dictionary of Classical Ballet

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Rating: 1 stars
Summary: sound terrible!
Review: Great material but it is not DVD quality. Sound has distortion. It is obvious that they just put VHS version on to DVD. Don't but this until they fix the problem! I hope the manufactor will refund my DVD. You can buy this DVD if you don't mind watching this great dancers with Buzz sound all the time. I guess you can mute the sound! Terrible quality!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Comments from a Ballet Student
Review: I think this DVD is GREAT! There are many ballet dictionaries available but to SEE how the steps are done is more useful and clear than mere words could describe.

Unlike some other reviewers, I found the DVD quality to be fine.

This DVD is an invaluable reference for any ballet student. Although I have been learning ballet for only 2 1/2 years as an ADULT ballet student with no ballet background at all, I now take 8-14 classes a week (with teenage students!) and have managed to reach Level 5 and even do Pointe work so I can say with the conviction of a serious ballet student that - This DVD is an EXCELLENT reference for anyone interested in learning ballet.

I would recommend the DVD version instead of the VHS because it makes for easier and quicker selection of topics (imagine having to rewind and forward on VHS!).

If you're thinking of getting this DVD, go for it!

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Great concept, limitations in this video format
Review: The idea of demonstrating classical ballet positions and movements on video is a worthy one, and the professional dancers perform ballet with an authority I cannot question.

Putting 800 examples on two tapes presents the problem of locating specific sections. This would be much better served on DVD (or perhaps CD-ROM) where chapters could be more easily accessed. I own the tapes but would find a DVD version much more useful.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: great for basics and more advanced
Review: This DVD is very easy to use--well set up. The exercises are clearly labeled, and, since it is on DVD, you can just rewind to repeat the moves on the opposite leg. This is a great workout, and I feel more confident in my ballet practice in that each exercise is specifically labeled and explained. The only drawback is that each exercise is explained and practiced quickly without many reps--so, I did have to rewind each section a couple of times (which I really do not mind). OVERALL--VERY GOOD!

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Bad Quality of DVD
Review: Very disappointed with the DVD quality, it is even worse than any new VHS tapes. Even at the first time I played it, some part was not able to play. I wish the DVD/CD purchasing policy covered the case how to handle defect DVD/CD. Contents do cover a lot bellet movements.


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