Pure Barre: Ballet, Dance & Pilates Fusion | 
| Director: Bayview
Actor: Carrie Rezabek
Studio: Bayview Entertainment/Widowmaker
List Price: $19.99
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 7823
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 0
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 45 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 846
UPC: 874482008461
EAN: 0874482008461
ASIN: B00180R07W
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: July 8, 2008
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Product Description
The Pure Barre Technique (PBT) is the fastest, yet safest way to change your body. PBT fuses dance, Pilates and Lotte Berk exercises while utilizing the ballet barre to create the most intense and effective 55-minute workout that exists. The results of PBT are: flat abs, thin thighs, a lifted seat, toned arms and sculpted backs. PBT is an intelligent exercise technique - each strengthening section of the workout is followed by a stretching section in order to create strong, long, lean muscle without the bulk, while increasing range of motion. PBT will not only quickly transform your body, it will clear your mind, help you focus and contribute to a happy and healthy life. All you have to do is this DVD 3 times per week and your body will change - it is that simple
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 My favorite Lotte Berk inspired DVD! A+++++ April 29, 2008
Coleen Forward (LA, CA)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
Rave reviews on Video Fitness Forum lured me into purchasing this WONDERFUL DVD! It's tough, but can be adjusted to your own fitness level. Carrie Rezabek, the instructor has a warm, peaceful, friendly personality-with an adorable dimpled smile. The sequence worked is: warm up, biceps, back, shoulders, triceps, thighs ,short stretch, glutes, short stretch, abs, cooldown/stretch. Carrie packs a lot into the 45 minutes and doesn't waste workout time with long, drawn-out set ups (which I so appreciate!) I hear she will be coming out with another DVD and will be one of the first to order.
I gravitate to Cathe, Tony Horton , and Amy Bento and still found this to be really challenging & fun! I have more than 100 exercise DVD's and haven't been this excited about a new instructor for years! FANTASTIC!!!!!
 terrible production July 13, 2008
TennisAny1? (Colorado)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
The only reason I gave this video even 2 stars is because the instructor clearly knows her stuff. My legs burned after the workout, and she moves quickly from exercise to exercise without a lot of set up, which is nice. However, there is no to very little stretching between difficult sets, and when you do get stretching it's only a few seconds. I paused the video to continue the stretching. This video has a lot of problems. First, I believe it was produced by a child. The camera even cuts off the top of her head for some of it. There is one hilarious scene with an overhead shoulder press in which halfway through the set, the camera operator finally figures out that the viewer cannot see the instructor's arms (during an arm workout!). So, the camera sluggishly tilts up, but by the time you can view the entire exercise, it's over! For most of the sets done at the barre, the very top of the instructor's head is cut off by the camera, and her feet are not always in the entire frame. The camera was too close. On top of that flub, you get very few side views of the instructor, so you can't see which way her foot is moving and you have to rely on her instruction, which is OK, but not always enough. If you are a beginner, you probably won't get it.
As if that is not enough to deter you from buying this, the set is HORRIBLE! There is a black floor and a mix of bright pink and white floor/can lights along the wall in the background, and you can even see an extension cord. It is very industrial, no soft colors, all very dark and not at all pleasant to look at. AND, the instructor is wearing all black against a black floor. Also, the music is the same 10 beats repeated over, and over, and over...
I wish I had never wasted my money on this video. I am no beginner, but if you are, this is NOT for you. There is little to no modification for beginners and you can't always see what the instructor is doing. The only reason I think I did most of the moves correctly is because they are familiar from other videos. If you want a good set of ballet inspired videos, you should try the Lotte Berk Method 4 pack. There is an entire beginner video (Basic Essentials), and on each of the 4 videos one of the instructors modifies the moves to make them easier.
 Not exactly what I was expecting... May 23, 2008
Bee Bee (Maryland USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I bought this DVD based on a review in the Washington Post about the classes they offer. I thought buying this DVD would be a good substitute for the class but I was somewhat disappointed. Although the video is tough and does work out all parts of the body it didn't really seem to have much to do with ballet training as the video promises it does. The stretches are pretty remedial and only last for a minute.
The production on the video isn't great either and the music and atmosphere tend to get boring. I did feel my muscles for a bit after the workout and will continue trying it in hopes that it will produce some noticable results.
Love this DVD May 29, 2008
Fitness Freak (NJ)
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
I had bought this a few months ago directly from the pure barre website, guess they have major distribution now..anyway i love it and I hope she makes another one. It is truely unique and refreshing. Not just another fitness DVD.
 Horrible instruction July 25, 2008
Bibliofemme
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This dvd provided a good burn once I figured out what on earth the instructor was doing. It is filmed very poorly, shot from the wrong angles so that you often have no idea what the instructor is doing. Secondarily, her instructions seem to have little to do with her actions. I was yelling angrily at the screen during the first 30 minutes but noticed when I finished the workout that I felt toned and trembly. A good workout but a terrible production.
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