Firstly, let me say that everyone has a different idea of what basic moves are and that's the reason why there was so much new content for you on her dvd.
Secondly, I'd recommend finding dvds from instructors you'd like to study with instead of trying to move 'to the next level' as it were. You'll only really attain level gratification in a classroom with those labels.
For example (there are a few coming so be patient!):
In my second teacher's class towards the end of my time there, I was considered an advanced dancer. Then I decided to do teacher training and started studying for that under another dancer's system, and by her system (Hi Keti!) I was barely a beginner.
Just recently I was feeling pretty confident about my own dancing and by my own class structure I am (once again) an advanced dancer. Then I went to a private lesson (Hi Barbara!) and by her system I'm probably a beyond beginner to intermediate.
So you see, it's really a matter of perspective. I'm not necessarily saying that any one of those view points is wrong, but you can definitely see that there is a huge variety of moves and skills that are classed as different levels by different teachers. So worry about learning new moves and mastering new techniques rather than attaining levels. Chances are you'll be in a beginner group in a new classroom regardless of your dance experience when you go back, just so the teacher can ensure that you are in the place she wants you to be for her more advanced classes.
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