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Dance off the Inches: Dance It off Ballroom

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"Dance off the inches: dance it off ballroom" with Kristina Milova seemed a little hard at first, but for me just watching it and trying to do it seemed easier than being patient through the step guide. After about three good rounds of watching and trying to perform it at the same time---I finally got it. By the end---if you really get into it and move around---you can really work up a sweat!! The only part I still have trouble with is the bota fogo during the samba dance. I guess I have two left feet!! But the cha-cha is fun, and the jive is a blast!!!

Kristina has a very sweet voice, good timing and good choice of words when instructing. The backup dancers can dance well, unlike other backup dancers in other workouts.
Step Guide 17 min - Kristina alone w/no music shows you how the moves look, first the lower body, then the upper body, slow then fast. Some moves she goes quick, others she really breaks down, though she goes from 1/4 speed straight to tempo which can be frustrating for those who've never danced or never tried dance dvds before.
Workout w/chapters 42 min - Unlike most Dance Off The Inches workouts, this has neither watered-down moves nor is it slow-paced for those who rarely workout. The dance moves are almost all very fast paced so it will take fast footwork & endurance. When Kristina adds a new move to the routine, she will break it down to ease into it.
If you only want to do part of the dvd workout, the first 2 chapters of warm-up & cha-cha moves are built up into a 15 min routine, the samba & jive chapters dance moves are put into a 22 min routine, and the cool down's 5 min. slow-paced moves are different so they can be used w/either.
Some of the dance moves are: volta, botafogo, lock step, side/front cuban, pas de bourree, kick ball change, heel toe heel, several triple steps, turns w/hip circles, etc.
This dvd is best for those who already own a few dance dvds, natural dancer, or taking classes, as well as those who can handle fast-paced aerobics.

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Dance off the Inches: Dance it off Ballroom's strongest point is that it makes you want to do it! Since I had already exercised for 30 minutes before popping in this DVD, I was so pooped I could hardly dance by the end but the desire to keep going was still there. The moves themselves impressed me. Some of the sample clips on this website for other Dance off the Inches videos tell me that the choreography is especially well done in Dance it off Ballroom. I am in a dance troupe and would generally not use "workout video moves" onstage, but will surely be taking some from this one. I liked the instruction of Kristina Milova as well, and caught on best by doing the actual workout, though the Step Guide definitely helped.

I took dancing for around 14 years (8-22), so I was able to pick up on the footwork fairly quickly (just think: step, ball, change), and I am somewhat used to swiveling my hips. It was still challenging for me and fun to learn the routines. I think it may be hard for people without any dance experience whatsoever. I did not watch the 10 minute tutorial that breaks down each move--I was able to pick it up just in the routine. This is a fun break from some of my weight intense workouts, and it does get my heart pumping. Plus, the girls in the back obviously aren't ballroom dancers, so I don't feel completely awkward with some of the moves I've never done.

I love this dvd. I begin to sweat during the warm-up and when I'm done, my clothes are wet. I can see and feel a difference in my abs in just 2 weeks. I enjoy during the dances because they are easy and fun to do and it's a quick 43 minutes. Best dvd I've bought.

I've lost 30 lbs so far with this DVD and I've had a ball doing it! Easy to learn and fun to do!

I like to exercise via dance, but I am not a former dancer or anything. So I feel qualified to say that this video is probably good for beginners to intermediate level, but probably not suited to someone with alot of dance experience (which is definitely not me!). What I liked about this DVD is 1) its fun 2) is easy to follow and 3) it not only burns off calories- you WILL learn some genuinely useful dance moves! So I highly recommend if you want to dance off some inches, which I do!

The item arrived as described and in a timely manner. The step-by-step breakdown of the dance steps for the Cha-Cha; the Samba & the Jive are helpful for a novice. It takes a minute (or two) to copy what is being taught; however, with consistent practice, you'll feel like you have the basics of each dance. When you decide to watch dance shows featuring these dances, you'll see if the routines are true to the core dance.

This video is great!! A lot of fun to do and a great workout. From the instructional ballroom DVD's I have, the steps in this video seem right on the money, not just similar to ballroom steps. I had a lot of fun doing it and continue to use it.

Part of the energetic Dance Off the Inches series, Dance Off The Inches: Dance It Off Ballroom is a fun exercise DVD featuring cardio ballroom routines perfect for burning calories and getting into shape. Ballroom dancer Kristina Milova guides the viewer through mini dance routines that draw upon three of the most popular styles of ballroom dance. No partner is needed for these samba, cha cha, and jive routines that make working out as fun as it is tummy-flattening. A Dance Off The Inches Step Guide teaching the viewer ten basic dance steps in ten minutes rounds out this welcome addition to DVD fitness libraries. 61 minutes, closed captioned.