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Cardio Ballroom Workout
Personal Dance Lesson with Julianne
Behind The Scenes Interview
Personal Dance Lesson with Julianne
Behind The Scenes Interview
Editorial Reviews
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Dance with Julianne: Cardio Ballroom is an easy-to-follow, infectiously fun, and results-oriented workout that beginners and advanced dancers alike will enjoy and look forward to doing. Julianne Hough, the breakout star of Dancing with the Stars, is not just a fiery dancer, an appealing country singer, and an in-demand choreographer--she's also a very talented dance workout instructor.
Hough is perfectly charismatic on camera, and though her lean dancer body may at first seem intimidating, in fact, Hough's approach is so down-to-earth and inclusive that even true beginners will feel comfortable and right at home. The moves revolve around several key ballroom styles, including the cha-cha and the jive. All the moves are chosen, Hough says, for their ability to raise the heart rate and burn calories--but also because dance moves create "a lean, sleek body--not chunky or awkwardly shaped." (And if one can get even halfway toward Hough's own sleek physique, that's plenty of inspiration right there.) The steps are very easy to follow, and Hough keeps the routines simple, stepping up the intensity with optional hops, squats, and spins. "If you feel awkward," she says, especially to beginners, "then you're doing it right." Each subsequent time of doing the workout becomes more fun, as the viewer/exerciser feels more like part of Hough's "troupe."
The 55-minute workout includes good warm-ups and stretches, will get your heart rate up, and will also work key areas like the hips and waist, which can become stiff in a sedentary lifestyle. Extras include a step-by-step "lesson" from Hough so the viewer can truly understand specific moves, and a very engaging interview with Hough on why she chose this workout: "You can do this with friends, and laugh at the same time," Hough says. "You can't really laugh while lifting weights." --A.T. Hurley
Product Description
Julianne is the Star & Two-Time Champion of the ABC hit TV series Dancing With The Stars. Her first country album released in May 2008 and debuted at #1 on the Billboard Country Album Chart and has gone on to sell over 300,000 units in the U.S. She was also named American County Music Award's Top New Artist in 2009. Julianne will motivate you to dance the Cha Cha, Jive and Paso Doble with her in this fun and effective workout - no partner needed! 'Dance is the best way to exercise,' Julianne says. 'You'll have so much fun, you won't even realize you're getting a great full-body workout.'
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
158 of 159 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Drenched and happy. That's me after doing Julianne Hough's Cardio Ballroom for the first time today. (I was lucky enough to get an advance copy.) What a wonderful and challenging workout...and what a wonderful and adorable instructor! Julianne's directions are clear, easy to understand, and she builds her routines easily, cleanly, logically and so quickly that, before you know it, you feel like you're doing the cha-cha, jive and paso doble on Dancing with the Stars with her. I've done ballroom and latin dancing as an amateur and definitely recommend that everyone - even dancers - start by taking the private lesson first, before trying out the full workout, to become familiar with the basic movements and steps. Then, the first time you do the full workout, don't try to copy her every move immediately -- learn it gradually: get the "footwork" down first, then add the arms and then the styling as you become more comfortable with the choreography. This is a workout that you'll get better at and have more fun with each time you do it. Great warm up and cool down too. Best of all, when you work out with Julianne, you'll sweat profusely and you'll have a ball, but you won't feel like you're exercising. You're dancing. And if you love to dance, this is the workout for you.
52 of 52 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
If you are a Dancing with the Stars fan like me, and always wish after each show that you could dance like the stars, but don't have a partner to take lessons with -this video is just what you need! Julianne Hough is such a motivating instructor and wanting a body like hers will keep you dancing right along with her!
This video is challenging at first, especially if you haven't had professional dance lessons, so I would recommend taking Julianne's private dance lesson first (also on the DVD) before starting the routines. She breaks down the footwork, making it easier to learn and practice before putting all of the steps together. Once you move onto the routines, you will definitely feel your muscles working with all of the twists, turns, and flirty moves! This is a must have for any DWTS fan or for those who want to learn how to Latin or Ballroom dance in the comfort of their own home. Get ready to sweat and shake that booty - so fun!
This video is challenging at first, especially if you haven't had professional dance lessons, so I would recommend taking Julianne's private dance lesson first (also on the DVD) before starting the routines. She breaks down the footwork, making it easier to learn and practice before putting all of the steps together. Once you move onto the routines, you will definitely feel your muscles working with all of the twists, turns, and flirty moves! This is a must have for any DWTS fan or for those who want to learn how to Latin or Ballroom dance in the comfort of their own home. Get ready to sweat and shake that booty - so fun!
51 of 52 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I love Julianne Hough as a dancer to begin with, and especially her teaching style, so I would have bought this DVD regardless. After just trying it for the first time, I can honestly say I am exhausted. I have been a dancer since the age of 3, and this was a a challenging DVD at first. I love how you are constantly moving, but it is not a beginner DVD where you only learn steps like in the DTWS DVDs (those are great for beginners). You a learning a routine, which is more fun.
I would recommend this DVD to anyone who wants to dance away their weight. It really is a great workout!
I would recommend this DVD to anyone who wants to dance away their weight. It really is a great workout!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great Workout!
I am not a great dancer, but I found that it was easy to follow but still interesting. Love this workout!
Published 22 hours ago by MarenE
Sounded and looked great but deeply disappointed all around
I must say, my wife is a big fan of dancing and working out. She decided to get this DVD considering she wanted to try something new, since she and I have been working out to... Read more
Published 1 day ago by Peter
What a fun workout!
I love this workout because you get to learn dance moves at the same time! I might not be the best at them, but I have fun keeping it up and trying my best. Read more
Published 10 days ago by CinderGirl22
Could be Better with one Small Improvement
I can't for the life of me understand why professional dancers can't grasp the concept that they need to break down the steps with their back to the camera while making an... Read more
Published 15 days ago by Herb Garden
Cha cha like a water buffalo
Title is how I felt after 10 minutes in. I have taken dance, was in dance related athletics for over half of my life and I felt like a lumbering cow trying to do this. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Tianne Pierce
Great Workout!
Julianne is so much fun and a great motivator. The dances were a bit hard to follow the first time but by the second attempt it was fun and easy and a great workout. Read more
Published 28 days ago by Maria
takes a while to learn..
So after taking ballroom dance as a child I thought that this would be a great way to relearn some of the dance moves and stay fit! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Nikki
great workout
When I first started this workout I did the warm up a couple times a day first and man my legs where killing me. Read more
Published 1 month ago by babygirl89
Love it!
I really love this cardio Ballroom DVD.I am sweating at the end of it.It is frustrating at 1st that you can't follow the steps.But once you get it,,it is fun!
Published 1 month ago by Emily
She's pretty in the video but the moves are not do-able!
Julianne looks good in the video but it's really hard to follow her moves because she's facing you and you are facing her so it's hard to follow. Read more
Published 1 month ago by cgonz
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