I nearly didn't do this because I got kicked out of ballet classes when I was a child. I ave cerebral palsy and they said I would hold the class back. But then I thought who is going to kick me out of my living room? LOL! Really loved doing the ballet. Even if it was in my own sweet unique little way! Keep dancing.
Rebecca Hansen We'll never kick you out of our classes! So glad you decided to dance with me today - thanks for moving with me and keep up the great work :)
Hi Jessica Been meaning to write this now for long. I was 20 kilo overweight in jan and started by running with a stroller to loose it. Somehow after 2 months and 8 kilos down i injured my knee, and had to stop running. I got very upset cz that was the most effective way to shed pounds as i ddnt know how to swim and with a one year old finding time was difficult Its at that time that i found ur frst wrkout barre for bad knees and i went for it. And boy i loved it so much that i started doing all your barre workouts . Which helped me loose 13 kilos in 3 mnths and i have a toned body now. And i love to do your workouts, different ones every day. In fact my knees are also much stronger now with your excercises. I can feel it when i walk. So really thanks thanks a lot for your workouts.
I like this video for so many reasons. Here are a couple: 1. I don't feel like a total oaf doing this workout. (I came here after my workout on Blogilates) 2. You're so encouraging and remind me that I don't have to be in perfect tempo or have perfect form to get a good workout. 3. Ballet in general encourages a strong, open posture. We could all use a good dose of that!! Thanks for posting!
I will! I finished this workout for the first time today, and I was SWEATING. OH MY GOSH, was I sweating. Haha. Anyone who underestimates ballet is a fool and needs to try it for themselves! Haha. It's amazing how the moves I learned in ballet as a child are still there to use (though they're rusty), kind of like getting on a bike after a long, long time.
Thanks for joining me so early on this first day of October! So glad we could make it a great way to start your day... and month!! Keep up the great work - I'll be here for you whenever you are ready to move :-)
It's hard to believe one person could come up with so many great feeling, fun ways to workout, but you do... Thanks so much for all you do and making exercise enjoyable!
I first tried this workout a year ago, trying to get back into physical activity after having my 2nd baby. I had to take MANY breaks. I've revisited it a few times since then, but today (baby is now 18 mos old and I've been working out consistently for 5 months) I finished it with EVERY level up, never taking a break and after 5 min. I feel like I could do another one so I'm going to go jump on the trampoline with my kids. Thanks for your workouts, love them.
I can't tell you how many times I come back to this as one of my top fave ballet/barre/of-all-routines/ EVER!!! Thanks for everything you share, Jessica!!!
I can't remember the last time I actually enjoyed working out. Thanks! If you have any like this with classical (in particular, ballet) music and could let me know, I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks again!
Jessica, one more time, you have worked every part of my body. I am grateful for your diversity in the workouts. Day 13 is done. Geeky looking Gramma Laura for sure trying to look like an elegant ballerina, but still done. Thanks for the ballet class I never took.
You can be sure I was thinking of my 5 & 7 year old Granddaughters and thinking about them doing it Gramma Laura. :D Thanks for all your dedication and hard work. It is so appreciated.
You are such an amazing instructor!! You let your followers pick their pace but still give them a meaningful workout. I was in ballet and point for a total of 10 years, and I am just getting back into the swing of things and your videos are helping so much! As much as I wanted to be your cute little dog in the back sleeping and relaxing, you made it just as fun to actually break a little sweat! Much respect!
As someone who's taught group fitness classes for over 15 years, I can confidently say you are an AMAZING instructor! Great flow, cuing, and instructions.
Very reminisce of my college ballet dancing days....thank you for taking me back to something I loved!! it was great to work on my proper ballet form and get a great workout too!! hope you have a lovely weekend.
I love the variety in your workouts, Jessica. One of my pet peeves is instructors who do two or three exercises and then continually repeat them for the whole video. Your exercises are always fresh throughout the whole workout, which keeps me from being bored. And seeing Peanut is always a perk!
Done! Love the balance work. I can tell a difference since I started doing your workouts. I was roller skating with my daughter last week, while moms younger than me were sitting watching. It felt awesome!
A lovely barefoot low impact morning for me today with this Cardio ballet, then cardio barefoot flow and ended with Mommy and me. Looking forward to the rest of the day!
This is the BEST ballet workout I've ever tried!!! And I mean it! So challenging, but I can still follow along and feel wonderful! Thank you so much, my dear! Hugs from Brazil! 🥰
I love ballet/ barre workouts! I just finished yours and truly enjoyed, time flew by. And you are very nice, smooth, not annoying, like some other coaches babbling and shouting non stop, so I will definitely come for more plies :)
Jessica - I love this workout! It's perfect for when I travel, because the movements can be done easily in a hotel room, and it's a great cardio and toning workout. Please make more of these videos! Thanks so much.
This is an incredible workout. It's the first time I've ever done ANYTHING ballet inspired. I was feeling the need to do something new so I googled "ballet aerobics". And I'm very pleased I did. The instruction is clear and easy to follow. The moves are simple enough for a stone cold beginner like myself. I'm a 51 year old yoga dude. This was just what the doctor ordered. I be back soon for a prescription refill :) Thank you, Jessica TV
Decided to do this today as a cardio add-on to Day 30. I'm finishing 2014 with the workout that started my Jessica Smith Journey! I'm sweating still, of course (ouchie to swan arms and demi pointe plie pulses with shaking/vibrating thighs!) but my heart isn't beating out of my chest likr it used to. You've inspired me to actually take regular intermediate lyrical jazz classes again in 2015 because dance is that part of my life that just won't go away. I feel like I need it to breathe. Plus it will help me beat my social anxiety and work out with other people instead of hiding alone at home. Thank you AGAIN and AGAIN, Jessica for everything you've done and do for me!
Jessica!!! I LOVE this workout! I was never a ballet girl when I was younger (I wasn't deprived of dance lessons-- I was just a tomboy who did gymnastics, played soccer, basketball & softball!), but over the last couple of years I have been falling in love with ballet (saw the Moscow Festival Ballet do Giselle in Detroit this summer and just about DIED). I have been trying different ballet workouts and, as a beginner, yours is my absolute favorite! The moves are very challenging physically, but not so intricate that I can't do them (and I even feel somewhat graceful while doing so). I also really appreciate you throwing in some ballet jargon as we go, as I am loving learning all things ballet. Keep up the wonderful work. And Peanut should get a raise because she is workin' it OUT as a supervisory pup! Bravo!
Jessica! I can't tell you how much I love this workout. I am 49, an avid tennis player, and took ballet in a French school when I was 9. (So you do the math.) It's really helping my fitness, balance, my femininity and bringing back my love of ballet and my days in a tutu!! lol - You are a breath of fresh air..and then there's Peanut :D --Thanks again!
Dear Jessica, my name is Lesley and I'm from the Netherlands in Europa. I just wanted you to know that I love all your video's, but this one is my most favorite because of my ballet background when I was a young girl. Thank you so much for being so inspirational. Lots of love Lesley
It's been 40 years since I was a serious ballerina and I was curious to know how it would feel. I appreciate you offering your video for free so that I was able to explore it without having to purchase anything. I thoroughly enjoyed your class, worked some muscles I haven't in a while, and really enjoyed your friendly manner (MUCH kinder than my old, mean, ballet teacher!! haha). Very enjoyable! Thanks again!
MISS JESSICA, YOUR ROUTINES ARE GREAT HEALERS, FOR YOUNG AND MIDDLE AGE WOMEN WHO SUFFERS FROM DYSAUTONOMIA OR P.O.T.S. FOR US JUST PASSING EACH DAY IS A REAL STRUGLE. THANK YOU FOR SHARING
Wow! I just lucked into this this morning, and I am amazed! I got a hard workout (I'm sweating!), you are graceful without being dainty and annoying (no diabetic coma!), AND I got to look at a cute dog. Thank you so much for the time that it took to produce this. I can't wait to find your others.
Absolutely loved this! I gave up ballet at age 11 when I just got up on point, mainly because I hated the compulsory tap! Now aged 53, this makes me want to look for real-life ballet classes again ( but definitely no shows 😆)
Thanks for making fitness something that's attainable for those of us without a lot of spare income for gyms or trainers. I worked up a good sweat and got to feel graceful while doing it. And I had fun, I couldn't sleep so I went to hang out with Jessica and Peanut and burned some calories. Great use of insomnia time!
Worked out all week with both your walking DVDs, and today decided to check out UA-cam since I completed the round of workouts for the week. Cardio boot camp boogie on UA-cam has become a favorite, but saw this and had to try. Wow, did I work up a sweat and my heart rate! It snuck up on me, you always know how to pack a punch! I loved this, the challenge of it, the unique moves all combined with ballet! It was great! So fun and enjoyable. Thank you!
I love your videos so much Jessica! I downloaded the Walk Strong 6-week Transformational System and I'm just loving it. I appreciate you being down-to-earth and so focused on how great it feels to use our bodies. :)
I'm grateful I found your workouts on YOuTube because I had to stop working out with my weights and running and swimming. I had an injury in my arm. Sports doctor made me stop with my previous work out routine. This barre workout allows me to work out my entire body without aggravating my arm but still working out my arm. Thanks for posting!
I've been doing this workout about every other day for a week in combination as well as following some of your other videos when I'm not using this one. Many instructors are encouraging but you make me feel like I can actually get through the workout and actually WANT to come back and do it again. Thank you so much!
Jessica, I love your workouts! Most workouts I’ve tried switch so fast from move to move without much explanation that I get frustrated and quit. Yours are well explained, fun and easy to follow. Thank you for all the time and effort you put in!
BC Day 13 I like barre workouts, because they are not so fast, they dont include too much jumping, no pushups or burpees and they are very graceful, but it is also very difficult to keep the body tension for the whole time, to keep pointing the toes and the arms get so incredibly heavy although you are not using weights...
Wonderful workout! I've joined classic ballet class for adults a few years ago and experienced so much difference in my muscle tones and overall posture, but it could get boring sometimes lol. Jessica's cardio ballet definitely adds to the traditional an extra bit of spice when you need a variety. She also adds luminous remarks to the ballet postures so beginners don't get intimidated =) Thanks so much Jessica and keep up the good work!
This is the very first jessicasmithtv workout video I did a little over 4 months ago, since then I've followed your weekly workouts, used weights and apparently got stronger since I can 100% complete this workout! Before I could complete it but some moves had to modify, or had to take small breaks, but today I did it! Thank you SO much!
I have been working out with you for a year and a half. I had shoulder surgery and surgery to repair a torn tendon in my foot eight weeks ago. I have been cleared to exercise, and I knew I could return to the routines I love with you, and that your encouragement and happy attitude would keep me motivated, even though it is discouraging not to be able to do what I had been able to do before the surgeries. Thank you for being so wonderful! I did the whole workout, although it was not completely graceful! My shoulder strenuously objected to Swan Lake arms, but I told it you were the boss! :-)
i am loving these ballet themed workouts!! I looked in to taking barre classes because i loved ballet growing up .. but they are so pricey! thanks so much!! =]
Finished day 13 and loved it. I really appreciate the extra attention paid to strengthening the calf muscles and all the balance challenges. Great way to start the day!
This workout was so fun and I was surprised by how intense it was, in the best possible way! Really made me work up a sweat! Jessica was the sweetest, most encouraging teacher, I can't wait to do this again and try out your other ballet work outs. Thank you!
I was so happy to see a barre workout on the schedule today :) They are by far my favorite! I am a closet ballerina, it is the one thing that makes me feel somewhat graceful. I am a klutz by day! I love barre because it is a total body workout and you don't need to spend a ton of time doing it in order to get results. It is alot helps to strengthen your core. Thank you Jessica 😊
Wow!! There's a lot of things I had hard time..ballet movements, posture and balance. But I had fun learning this ballet thing. Thanks Jessica. See you again tomorrow. Boot camp is almost over. Never been to gym or done any workout, but I had a great time..
Hello Jessica! Thank you so much for posting this video. I have bookmarked it along with 4 other of your ballet-inspired workouts and will be rotating through them every morning as part of my October Challenge. This was my choice for 530 AM on Day 1 - October 1st. I have to say IT WAS WORTH GETTING UP FOR!!! What a great way to start the day. Off to meditate now then hit the shower. I will keep you posted with my progress. Namaste.
Fantastic workout! I am new to barre and this was great. Love how I worked up a sweat without the high impact on my joints. Can't wait to try your other barre workouts, thanks!!
This is my favourite workout of all time, I keep going back to this again and again, it's great when I'm with my children, because it's not to long, and I do it at home! Love from Sweden
Checking in with Day 13! Loved this workout! First ever full length barre workout. Loved the ballet moves---so total body challenging! After years of working out with 1 hour long home exercise videos I am in LOVE with the way you can pack an awesome workout into 30 minutes! I'm down 2 lbs this week! Thank you thank you!!
Your workouts are just what I have been looking for. I danced ballet for many years and also taught all ages and levels but life happened. I missed it so much and these workouts are going to get me back:) I'm also getting married in October and want to loose 20 pounds before then. Thank you so much and I look forward to achieving my goal with you! Xoxox
Thanks for the ballet workout! I enjoy these kinds of workouts. I wasn't jumping a lot, but I was still out of breath! Please upload more ballet workouts. Peanuts is absolutely adorable!
I love that you have so many barefoot workouts lol it gives me no excuse to skip a workout in the mornings as I'm already dressed and ready to go for one
Just did the cardio ballet for the first time......loved it! Felt so good afterward. I had lots of energy, even more than I have with the other cardio workouts. We need more cardio ballet workouts! :)
Fantastic! I was looking for some cardio to go along with my yoga practice. The arms and held releves were really challenging and I am excited to put this into my regular rotation. Keep up the good work!
This was a great ballet workout - I liked it more than studio bar method classes or the Ballet Beautiful I've tried. Love how you keep the heart rate up the whole time! Can't wait to try the rest of your dance-inspired videos!
Great workout, so graceful.I had to improvise some of the moves because of my knees. But I worked through it. Thanks Jessica, I feel great. I love Peanut she is sooooo cute. Such a good dog!!
Deceptively challenging Jessica! I've always wanted to be a ballerina so it was fun to pretend while in the discreet comfort of my own home. Love these weekly schedules by the way :)
Can't wait to try it! I haven't had ballet class for a long time because of finals and winter vacation. Now all the classes are over because of Christmas :( This will be great to tide me over!
Thanks Jessica! Loved the Cardio Ballet workout. Being a dance teacher this is right up my alley! I also think you at one time or another took some ballet/dance....just so graceful looking!
Awesome workout!! I never did ballet as a kid, and had a lot of fun "pretending" while getting a sweat on. Very well paced too, with a good gradual climb into the harder stuff. Thanks for making this!
This is the third time I've done this workout, and I'm able to step up my intensity a little more every time. Thanks for working out with me every day and making me stronger @jessicasmithtv!
I'm catching up on this week's workouts and comments - practicing for the Fall Challenge! LOVE Peanut - she is adorable! Thanks for another super workout, Jessica!!
I needed "something" this morning...thanks for being there for me. This was great. Just enough to break a sweat, but not so much that I was watching every minute tick by.
I have been searching for a dance inspired workout and this is perfect! Love it. Challenging and fun. You have a great teaching style Jessica! Thank you for posting.
Awesome workout! As soon as I started to feel like I was reaching my limit you'd go back to something a little lighter to gain strength and breath again, which made me more excited to keep going! With simple moves you managed to work the whole body, best workout ever!
Love love love this workout!!! A lot of ballet workouts are just to slow, but this was GREAT! Enjoyed every moment of this perfectly balanced workout! Good stuff and look forward to more workouts with you and Peanut!
Thank you for this video! I take tap dancing and this will help with my fitness for that! I tried it some months ago and got really frustrated as it was too hard for me but I've been working on my core and now it feels more possible and fun and graceful! Thank you for your positive energy x
Fun workout! It actually feels like ballet dancing rather than just exercising. I bought my first tutu just for this vid and have put it to a lot of use :) Thank you so much!
Home alone as socially distancing and this workout today brought me so much joy. Amazing to pretend I was a ballerina and there is no one around to think otherwise. I am so grateful we have you Jessica. Thanks 🙏
I nearly didn't do this because I got kicked out of ballet classes when I was a child. I ave cerebral palsy and they said I would hold the class back. But then I thought who is going to kick me out of my living room? LOL! Really loved doing the ballet. Even if it was in my own sweet unique little way! Keep dancing.
Rebecca Hansen We'll never kick you out of our classes! So glad you decided to dance with me today - thanks for moving with me and keep up the great work :)
Hi Jessica
Been meaning to write this now for long.
I was 20 kilo overweight in jan and started by running with a stroller to loose it. Somehow after 2 months and 8 kilos down i injured my knee, and had to stop running. I got very upset cz that was the most effective way to shed pounds as i ddnt know how to swim and with a one year old finding time was difficult
Its at that time that i found ur frst wrkout barre for bad knees and i went for it. And boy i loved it so much that i started doing all your barre workouts . Which helped me loose 13 kilos in 3 mnths and i have a toned body now. And i love to do your workouts, different ones every day. In fact my knees are also much stronger now with your excercises. I can feel it when i walk. So really thanks thanks a lot for your workouts.
I like this video for so many reasons. Here are a couple: 1. I don't feel like a total oaf doing this workout. (I came here after my workout on Blogilates) 2. You're so encouraging and remind me that I don't have to be in perfect tempo or have perfect form to get a good workout. 3. Ballet in general encourages a strong, open posture. We could all use a good dose of that!!
Thanks for posting!
Cati Ellen Thanks! I hope you will check out our other barre workouts too :)
I will! I finished this workout for the first time today, and I was SWEATING. OH MY GOSH, was I sweating. Haha. Anyone who underestimates ballet is a fool and needs to try it for themselves! Haha.
It's amazing how the moves I learned in ballet as a child are still there to use (though they're rusty), kind of like getting on a bike after a long, long time.
LMAO iM THE DOG IN THE bACK
I was smiling the whole time. This is soo much fun, it doesn't even feel like a workout! Thank you for such a good time!
Thanks for joining me so early on this first day of October! So glad we could make it a great way to start your day... and month!! Keep up the great work - I'll be here for you whenever you are ready to move :-)
It's hard to believe one person could come up with so many great feeling, fun ways to workout, but you do... Thanks so much for all you do and making exercise enjoyable!
I keep coming back to this workout over the last 7 years or so, so thankful to Jessica for it 🙏💛
I first tried this workout a year ago, trying to get back into physical activity after having my 2nd baby. I had to take MANY breaks. I've revisited it a few times since then, but today (baby is now 18 mos old and I've been working out consistently for 5 months) I finished it with EVERY level up, never taking a break and after 5 min. I feel like I could do another one so I'm going to go jump on the trampoline with my kids. Thanks for your workouts, love them.
I can't tell you how many times I come back to this as one of my top fave ballet/barre/of-all-routines/ EVER!!! Thanks for everything you share, Jessica!!!
I can't remember the last time I actually enjoyed working out. Thanks! If you have any like this with classical (in particular, ballet) music and could let me know, I'd greatly appreciate it.
Thanks again!
Jessica, one more time, you have worked every part of my body. I am grateful for your diversity in the workouts. Day 13 is done. Geeky looking Gramma Laura for sure trying to look like an elegant ballerina, but still done. Thanks for the ballet class I never took.
You can be sure I was thinking of my 5 & 7 year old Granddaughters and thinking about them doing it Gramma Laura. :D Thanks for all your dedication and hard work. It is so appreciated.
I relate so much to that dog
😂😂😂
You are such an amazing instructor!! You let your followers pick their pace but still give them a meaningful workout. I was in ballet and point for a total of 10 years, and I am just getting back into the swing of things and your videos are helping so much! As much as I wanted to be your cute little dog in the back sleeping and relaxing, you made it just as fun to actually break a little sweat! Much respect!
As someone who's taught group fitness classes for over 15 years, I can confidently say you are an AMAZING instructor! Great flow, cuing, and instructions.
Hanni Angel Thanks so much Hanni! Love that you are a fellow instructor too :)
Very reminisce of my college ballet dancing days....thank you for taking me back to something I loved!! it was great to work on my proper ballet form and get a great workout too!! hope you have a lovely weekend.
I love the variety in your workouts, Jessica. One of my pet peeves is instructors who do two or three exercises and then continually repeat them for the whole video. Your exercises are always fresh throughout the whole workout, which keeps me from being bored. And seeing Peanut is always a perk!
Didn't think ballet workout could bring me so much sweat! Loving the living room/bare foot workout series. Thanks a lot
day 13 is done! I really enjoyed this cardio ballet inspired workout. I wish all cardio workouts felt this great! Graceful and efficient.
Your videos are far from boring.Thank you Jessica!
Done! Love the balance work. I can tell a difference since I started doing your workouts. I was roller skating with my daughter last week, while moms younger than me were sitting watching. It felt awesome!
A lovely barefoot low impact morning for me today with this Cardio ballet, then cardio barefoot flow and ended with Mommy and me. Looking forward to the rest of the day!
Joan Ude Oh, nice combo Joan! Great work today :)
I do this workout quite often and I realized that the more I do it, the better it looks! Keep it up - I'd love to see more ballet workouts!
This is the BEST ballet workout I've ever tried!!! And I mean it! So challenging, but I can still follow along and feel wonderful! Thank you so much, my dear! Hugs from Brazil! 🥰
Swapped in this one for today, day 13, since my shoulder was too sore to do weights.
I LOVE these cardio ballet workouts.
Nanci
I just want to say that your ballet form looks great!
I love ballet/ barre workouts! I just finished yours and truly enjoyed, time flew by. And you are very nice, smooth, not annoying, like some other coaches babbling and shouting non stop, so I will definitely come for more plies :)
Jessica - I love this workout! It's perfect for when I travel, because the movements can be done easily in a hotel room, and it's a great cardio and toning workout. Please make more of these videos! Thanks so much.
This is an incredible workout. It's the first time I've ever done ANYTHING ballet inspired. I was feeling the need to do something new so I googled "ballet aerobics". And I'm very pleased I did. The instruction is clear and easy to follow. The moves are simple enough for a stone cold beginner like myself. I'm a 51 year old yoga dude. This was just what the doctor ordered. I be back soon for a prescription refill :) Thank you, Jessica TV
The swan arms killed me at the end! I did upper body sculpting with hand weights the day before.
Decided to do this today as a cardio add-on to Day 30. I'm finishing 2014 with the workout that started my Jessica Smith Journey! I'm sweating still, of course (ouchie to swan arms and demi pointe plie pulses with shaking/vibrating thighs!) but my heart isn't beating out of my chest likr it used to. You've inspired me to actually take regular intermediate lyrical jazz classes again in 2015 because dance is that part of my life that just won't go away. I feel like I need it to breathe. Plus it will help me beat my social anxiety and work out with other people instead of hiding alone at home. Thank you AGAIN and AGAIN, Jessica for everything you've done and do for me!
Jessica!!! I LOVE this workout! I was never a ballet girl when I was younger (I wasn't deprived of dance lessons-- I was just a tomboy who did gymnastics, played soccer, basketball & softball!), but over the last couple of years I have been falling in love with ballet (saw the Moscow Festival Ballet do Giselle in Detroit this summer and just about DIED). I have been trying different ballet workouts and, as a beginner, yours is my absolute favorite! The moves are very challenging physically, but not so intricate that I can't do them (and I even feel somewhat graceful while doing so). I also really appreciate you throwing in some ballet jargon as we go, as I am loving learning all things ballet. Keep up the wonderful work. And Peanut should get a raise because she is workin' it OUT as a supervisory pup! Bravo!
Oh my goodness, Thank You!!! I have been searching for a ballet cardio workout and LOOK! Jessica, you're the best!
Jessica! I can't tell you how much I love this workout. I am 49, an avid tennis player, and took ballet in a French school when I was 9. (So you do the math.) It's really helping my fitness, balance, my femininity and bringing back my love of ballet and my days in a tutu!! lol - You are a breath of fresh air..and then there's Peanut :D --Thanks again!
Dear Jessica, my name is Lesley and I'm from the Netherlands in Europa. I just wanted you to know that I love all your video's, but this one is my most favorite because of my ballet background when I was a young girl. Thank you so much for being so inspirational. Lots of love Lesley
It's been 40 years since I was a serious ballerina and I was curious to know how it would feel. I appreciate you offering your video for free so that I was able to explore it without having to purchase anything. I thoroughly enjoyed your class, worked some muscles I haven't in a while, and really enjoyed your friendly manner (MUCH kinder than my old, mean, ballet teacher!! haha). Very enjoyable! Thanks again!
MISS JESSICA,
YOUR ROUTINES ARE GREAT HEALERS, FOR YOUNG AND MIDDLE AGE WOMEN WHO SUFFERS FROM DYSAUTONOMIA OR P.O.T.S.
FOR US JUST PASSING EACH DAY IS A REAL STRUGLE.
THANK YOU FOR SHARING
Wow! Finally a real ballet workout. More to come!
Wow! I just lucked into this this morning, and I am amazed! I got a hard workout (I'm sweating!), you are graceful without being dainty and annoying (no diabetic coma!), AND I got to look at a cute dog. Thank you so much for the time that it took to produce this. I can't wait to find your others.
Absolutely loved this! I gave up ballet at age 11 when I just got up on point, mainly because I hated the compulsory tap! Now aged 53, this makes me want to look for real-life ballet classes again ( but definitely no shows 😆)
Thanks for making fitness something that's attainable for those of us without a lot of spare income for gyms or trainers. I worked up a good sweat and got to feel graceful while doing it. And I had fun, I couldn't sleep so I went to hang out with Jessica and Peanut and burned some calories. Great use of insomnia time!
Worked out all week with both your walking DVDs, and today decided to check out UA-cam since I completed the round of workouts for the week. Cardio boot camp boogie on UA-cam has become a favorite, but saw this and had to try. Wow, did I work up a sweat and my heart rate! It snuck up on me, you always know how to pack a punch! I loved this, the challenge of it, the unique moves all combined with ballet! It was great! So fun and enjoyable. Thank you!
I've taken quite a few ballet (and every other type) dance classes and this goes to show how HARD ballet dancers work!
Thanks
I really like this workout, never thought ballet workout can be so intense. Thanks Jess.
I love your videos so much Jessica! I downloaded the Walk Strong 6-week Transformational System and I'm just loving it. I appreciate you being down-to-earth and so focused on how great it feels to use our bodies. :)
+Siobhan MoonGillicuddy thanks so much for moving with us! So glad you are joining is for the 6 week program too 😃👍👍
I think this one's my favorite. I really enjoy the graceful feel of ballet.
Day 13-Barre was the reason I ended up following Jessica Smith, I have completed this workout a few times and I loved doing it again.
I'm grateful I found your workouts on YOuTube because I had to stop working out with my weights and running and swimming. I had an injury in my arm. Sports doctor made me stop with my previous work out routine. This barre workout allows me to work out my entire body without aggravating my arm but still working out my arm. Thanks for posting!
I've been doing this workout about every other day for a week in combination as well as following some of your other videos when I'm not using this one. Many instructors are encouraging but you make me feel like I can actually get through the workout and actually WANT to come back and do it again. Thank you so much!
Jessica, I love your workouts! Most workouts I’ve tried switch so fast from move to move without much explanation that I get frustrated and quit. Yours are well explained, fun and easy to follow. Thank you for all the time and effort you put in!
BC Day 13 I like barre workouts, because they are not so fast, they dont include too much jumping, no pushups or burpees and they are very graceful, but it is also very difficult to keep the body tension for the whole time, to keep pointing the toes and the arms get so incredibly heavy although you are not using weights...
Wonderful workout! I've joined classic ballet class for adults a few years ago and experienced so much difference in my muscle tones and overall posture, but it could get boring sometimes lol.
Jessica's cardio ballet definitely adds to the traditional an extra bit of spice when you need a variety. She also adds luminous remarks to the ballet postures so beginners don't get intimidated =) Thanks so much Jessica and keep up the good work!
Thanks for joining me for class today everybody! Nice work :-)
Awesome workout! Sweating, burning and feeling graceful and energized. Thank you Jessica and Peanut!!
This is the very first jessicasmithtv workout video I did a little over 4 months ago, since then I've followed your weekly workouts, used weights and apparently got stronger since I can 100% complete this workout! Before I could complete it but some moves had to modify, or had to take small breaks, but today I did it! Thank you SO much!
I have been working out with you for a year and a half. I had shoulder surgery and surgery to repair a torn tendon in my foot eight weeks ago. I have been cleared to exercise, and I knew I could return to the routines I love with you, and that your encouragement and happy attitude would keep me motivated, even though it is discouraging not to be able to do what I had been able to do before the surgeries. Thank you for being so wonderful! I did the whole workout, although it was not completely graceful! My shoulder strenuously objected to Swan Lake arms, but I told it you were the boss! :-)
i am loving these ballet themed workouts!! I looked in to taking barre classes because i loved ballet growing up .. but they are so pricey! thanks so much!! =]
Finished day 13 and loved it. I really appreciate the extra attention paid to strengthening the calf muscles and all the balance challenges. Great way to start the day!
I love this workout!!! kicks my butt every time! I've tried others…but your workouts are the best Jessica. Really, Thank you!!
Amy F Yay! Thanks for dancing with me today Amy :)
This workout was so fun and I was surprised by how intense it was, in the best possible way! Really made me work up a sweat! Jessica was the sweetest, most encouraging teacher, I can't wait to do this again and try out your other ballet work outs. Thank you!
I still love this workout! It's a challenge and love that I can do it anywhere. You're so motivating!
Love doing ballet inspired routines. Really helps me appreciate what my daughter does in her dance classes :) Thanks Jessica!
I was so happy to see a barre workout on the schedule today :) They are by far my favorite! I am a closet ballerina, it is the one thing that makes me feel somewhat graceful. I am a klutz by day! I love barre because it is a total body workout and you don't need to spend a ton of time doing it in order to get results. It is alot helps to strengthen your core. Thank you Jessica 😊
Tressa Krenzer Love that you can let your inner ballerina out with us today - I agree barre is a great workout! Glad you enjoyed this one :) Nice job!
Wow!! There's a lot of things I had hard time..ballet movements, posture and balance. But I had fun learning this ballet thing. Thanks Jessica. See you again tomorrow. Boot camp is almost over. Never been to gym or done any workout, but I had a great time..
Hello Jessica! Thank you so much for posting this video. I have bookmarked it along with 4 other of your ballet-inspired workouts and will be rotating through them every morning as part of my October Challenge. This was my choice for 530 AM on Day 1 - October 1st. I have to say IT WAS WORTH GETTING UP FOR!!! What a great way to start the day. Off to meditate now then hit the shower. I will keep you posted with my progress. Namaste.
Just finished Day 13, didn't realize how sweaty you can get doing ballet! Hoping to look as graceful as Jessica some day!!
Fantastic workout! I am new to barre and this was great. Love how I worked up a sweat without the high impact on my joints. Can't wait to try your other barre workouts, thanks!!
This is my favourite workout of all time, I keep going back to this again and again, it's great when I'm with my children, because it's not to long, and I do it at home! Love from Sweden
Checking in with Day 13! Loved this workout! First ever full length barre workout. Loved the ballet moves---so total body challenging! After years of working out with 1 hour long home exercise videos I am in LOVE with the way you can pack an awesome workout into 30 minutes! I'm down 2 lbs this week! Thank you thank you!!
Your workouts are just what I have been looking for. I danced ballet for many years and also taught all ages and levels but life happened. I missed it so much and these workouts are going to get me back:) I'm also getting married in October and want to loose 20 pounds before then. Thank you so much and I look forward to achieving my goal with you! Xoxox
Thanks for the ballet workout! I enjoy these kinds of workouts. I wasn't jumping a lot, but I was still out of breath! Please upload more ballet workouts. Peanuts is absolutely adorable!
I love that you have so many barefoot workouts lol it gives me no excuse to skip a workout in the mornings as I'm already dressed and ready to go for one
Just did the cardio ballet for the first time......loved it! Felt so good afterward. I had lots of energy, even more than I have with the other cardio workouts. We need more cardio ballet workouts! :)
Fantastic! I was looking for some cardio to go along with my yoga practice. The arms and held releves were really challenging and I am excited to put this into my regular rotation. Keep up the good work!
This was a great ballet workout - I liked it more than studio bar method classes or the Ballet Beautiful I've tried. Love how you keep the heart rate up the whole time! Can't wait to try the rest of your dance-inspired videos!
I absolutely LOVE this weeks class schedule! Thank You SSSOOOO much for keeping me motivated. I just adore you and am so grateful for this resource
Great workout, so graceful.I had to improvise some of the moves because of my knees. But I worked through it. Thanks Jessica, I feel great. I love Peanut she is sooooo cute. Such a good dog!!
Deceptively challenging Jessica! I've always wanted to be a ballerina so it was fun to pretend while in the discreet comfort of my own home. Love these weekly schedules by the way :)
Can't wait to try it! I haven't had ballet class for a long time because of finals and winter vacation. Now all the classes are over because of Christmas :( This will be great to tide me over!
Love this! Thank you Jessica! You make it so easy for anyone to follow yet also challenging and interesting at the same time...perfection.
I adore this workout! I've done it many times and always enjoy it.
Thanks Jessica! Loved the Cardio Ballet workout. Being a dance teacher this is right up my alley! I also think you at one time or another took some ballet/dance....just so graceful looking!
Awesome workout!! I never did ballet as a kid, and had a lot of fun "pretending" while getting a sweat on. Very well paced too, with a good gradual climb into the harder stuff. Thanks for making this!
This is the third time I've done this workout, and I'm able to step up my intensity a little more every time. Thanks for working out with me every day and making me stronger @jessicasmithtv!
Great stuff! I didn't expect get such a great cardiovascular workout with this. And my legs are trembling!
I'm catching up on this week's workouts and comments - practicing for the Fall Challenge! LOVE Peanut - she is adorable! Thanks for another super workout, Jessica!!
I love all your barre and ballet-inspired workouts!
Still coming back to this workout. It is probably one of my favorites of yours and any one else.
I needed "something" this morning...thanks for being there for me. This was great. Just enough to break a sweat, but not so much that I was watching every minute tick by.
I have been searching for a dance inspired workout and this is perfect! Love it. Challenging and fun. You have a great teaching style Jessica! Thank you for posting.
Excellent workout! No ballet experience but had a great time. Thanks for all you do for us
Awesome workout! As soon as I started to feel like I was reaching my limit you'd go back to something a little lighter to gain strength and breath again, which made me more excited to keep going! With simple moves you managed to work the whole body, best workout ever!
Love love love this workout!!! A lot of ballet workouts are just to slow, but this was GREAT! Enjoyed every moment of this perfectly balanced workout! Good stuff and look forward to more workouts with you and Peanut!
Thank you for this video! I take tap dancing and this will help with my fitness for that! I tried it some months ago and got really frustrated as it was too hard for me but I've been working on my core and now it feels more possible and fun and graceful! Thank you for your positive energy x
Day 13 done! Loved this one today! Feel great! And my doggie Trixie followed Peanut's lead perfectly!
Been a bad Jessica-stan. I have been following along just not posting on UA-cam. This is one of my favs.
Fun workout! It actually feels like ballet dancing rather than just exercising. I bought my first tutu just for this vid and have put it to a lot of use :) Thank you so much!
Home alone as socially distancing and this workout today brought me so much joy. Amazing to pretend I was a ballerina and there is no one around to think otherwise. I am so grateful we have you Jessica. Thanks 🙏
I love your workouts and your teaching style. Your Barre workouts are always my go-to's lol. keep up the good work:)
I just did this workout and it was so much fun!! Feeling energized!