They are both good workouts but I use Jen's way more often. Element Ballet Body is closer to a classical ballet class with traditional exercises performed at the barre (chair): pliés, tendus, développés, ronds de jambe, etc. I enjoy the exercises but the instructor's over-the-top cueing - mixing yoga imagery with lots of "dancer's body" claims - really gets on my nerves.
Ballet Body is actually closer to a jazz class than a ballet class, with a bit of upper body work with light weights and some pilates-inspired floor work. I LOVE the warmup and standing section with lots of plié variations (first position, second position, curtsy, with port de bras, etc.).
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