Brazilian Dance Workout

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Summary: save your money
Review: annoying!! the production is awful, with terrible camera angles and in some parts the sound doesnt match the video! And the music is just so irritating, the same bars over and over again for the entire boring length of her DVD.
I honestly tired to get into it twice but I didn't get much of a workout at all, was hardly a drop of sweat to be seen! Not worth the price I would say...

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Summary: a wonderful workout and very fun!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: i am always hesitant to buy new workout videos. for the past 3 yrs or better my shcedule has not allowed me to go to a gym, but people always think i do, because i am in very good shape. i have been doing tae bo for yrs now and have yet to find something as challenging and well rounded as this. this is a fun video, i was hesitant as i said but once i got into it, i was glad i got it. from someone who works out everyday, i can honestly say i had a good fast heartrate going and it was a truly intense cardio workout. if you are a beginner or dont feel you catch on quick to moves in workout videos this may be a little bit difficult. i had no real trouble. they dont give you much going over the steps at a slow pace, usually once or twice, but for me that was enough. its fun to put the moves together, and it was a completely different change from the workouts im used to. some of the users who reviewed have suggested its only a way to learn dance or didnt break a sweat, but i disagree. i always work out, and if you follow this instead of watch it, you will be getting something out of it. muito bem!!!!

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Summary: Fun and Inspiring Workout
Review: I hadn't realized it before, but apparently this lady has put out two different workout tapes and I got lucky and got the better one. This Afro-Brazilian workout has great music with a live band, not just background sound tracks, very intelligent instruction, choreography that is not too difficult for beginners nor too boring for the somewhat more experienced, appealing dancers, and the great Brazilian rhythms and moves which leave you soaked with sweat after an hour. This is just like the great Afro-Brazilian dance classes I used to take in L.A. when I lived there. I've been looking for a video like this for a long time and now I've found it. I hope Vanessa produces some more.

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Summary: This workout is exciting and motivating
Review: I have over 50 exercise Videos & DVD's and this one is the best! The great instructor & brazilian music (live band) are upbeat & really makes you want to move! Vannessa breaks down the moves so that they are learnable and then goes through them in a set together. Before I knew it I was able to dance, (even with my two left feet). It's also terrific because the participants in the video are normal everyday people. I would recommend this workout to people that want to be entertained and have fun while they work out. Also, this video worked muscles I didn't realize needed working out. I hope they make more videos like this.

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Summary: This workout is exciting and motivating
Review: I have over 50 exercise Videos & DVD's and this one is the best! The great instructor & brazilian music (live band) are upbeat & really makes you want to move! Vannessa breaks down the moves so that they are learnable and then goes through them in a set together. Before I knew it I was able to dance, (even with my two left feet). It's also terrific because the participants in the video are normal everyday people. I would recommend this workout to people that want to be entertained and have fun while they work out. Also, this video worked muscles I didn't realize needed working out. I hope they make more videos like this.

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Summary: Actually teaches you Brazilian dance while you work out
Review: I have wanted to learn that tricky Samba step ever since I went to visit cousins in Brazil years ago. I came away with a love of Brazilian music and dance, but I never was able to pick up that samba step--I'm not much of a dancer. Here is a workout tape with something to aim for; not only fitness, but learning those appealing dance routines from Carnival.

The tape begins with a longish warm up; a good idea as Brazilian dance, based on African style moves, requires you use EVERY part of your body. So you, like me, may not have moved some of those parts for quite a while. You shake your arms, roll your head, contract and roll the back and do hip swivels, and plenty of shoulder moves, too. The warm up is possibly a sufficient workout for someone very unfit or elderly, in fact.

The first dance sequence is done at half-tempo--but, here's my problem. The first step is not explained (a cross and back) but the easier back undulation at the end IS given instruction. Sure, some people have trouble undulating their spine, but the footwork also needed a bit of elucidation. Still, you can replay that part of the DVD til you get it--but it's a bit of a nuisance not to have a different camera angle or a talk-through. So plan on stopping and starting the DVD as you learn these steps before you can get a non-stop Samba workout.

This workout is particularly excellent for back flexibility. And on that note, if you do hAVE back problems, you might have difficulties with the upper body parts of this workout so consider your own limitations.

The filming is a bit dull--outdoors in a field with palm trees on a portable parquet dance floor. The usual "one from every kind" dance troupe of elderly, young, thin, plump, dark, light is included to make the viewer feel included. But the camera stays at a boring same distance. I wanted some more close ups and perhaps some alternate camera angles as well.

The music is drums and bells, typical samba rhythm, and very pleasant.

Summary: if you want a fun, dance workout, plan on spending some time learning the moves and then enjoy a very thorough, body-moving dance session.

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Summary: Brazilian Dance Great Fun!
Review: I love the music and dance steps in this video. The steps can be quickly learned and are fun to do. I recomment it to anyone who hates to exercise, but loves to dance.

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Summary: FUN AND GREAT WORKOUT!!!
Review: I LOVE THE WAY VANESSA TEACHES AND THE MUSIC IS AWESOME, IT MAKES YOU WANT TO REWIND THE TAPE AND DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN. AT TIMES I COULD NOT UNDERSTAND WHAT SHE WAS SAYING, BUT THE WORKOUT SPEAKS FOR ITSELF... IT MAKES YOU SWEAT AND YOU FEEL THAT YOU'VE DONE A GREAT DEAL OF EXERCISE... I RECOMMEND IT TO PEOPLE THAT WANT TO HAVE A GOOD TIME WITHOUT NOTICING THAT YOU ARE WORKING OUT... TIME GOES FAST WHEN YOU HAVE FUN AND THIS IS WHAT THIS TAPE IS ALL ABOUT...

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Summary: The Best of Dancercize
Review: I love this Brazilian exercise DVD because of the enthusiastic
personality of Vanessa Isaac. She conducts the class as
if she has known you forever and you're really right there
in her class. Also,the class is outside in a beautiful
environment. I just wish I lived in Santa Barbara so I
could be there in person. Hope she makes another
DVD.

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Summary: Brazilian Dance Workout
Review: I love this dvd I have many different workout dvds but this is one of the best, I like the way Vanessa teaches you the moves one by one instead of thowing 3 or 4 steps at you at the same time where you are more confused that ever. It is very easy to follow and so much fun and trust me you are going to sweat a lot!