Customer Reviews

Island Girl Dance Fitness Workout for Beginners: Tahitian Hip Hop

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I really like this workout. However I see how it could be utterly impossible if you haven't first done the Tahitian Cardio workout. A lot of the moves that aren't explained in this video are explained in that one.
So if you're thinking about it go for the series (which they sell as a DVD or VHS set I believe), or just Tahitian Cardio.
But besides that it is a really great fun workout. It's a nice step up after Tahitian Cardio because it is more intense and a better workout. I've had a lot of fun with. I really like Kili as an instructor however, she's got a nice speaking voice and does a much better job of explaining things (especially in Tahitian Cradio) then is done in most videos.

I loved her since her first DVDs "Hula Workout" though those used cutsy 60s music & added 60s american dance moves but still have a lot of authetic hula dancing.

These "Island Girl" hula workouts are more authentic. Just like her other ones, you get a great workout, your abs burn, your hips, legs get a nice workout. It's all authentic dance moves with some added quick squats, etc. added in so you barely notice it. The authentic drum Hawaiian music is beautiful & does keep you stimulted too keep going just like a dance/rock beat would.

I had no trouble following & learning the steps, there are plenty of dance DVDs that I have had trouble with, but she breaks everything down well & shows it slowly several times before speeding it up. She even cues YOUR left & right, not hers.

There's a trailer for her "Hula Workout" DVDs & another authentic Hula workout like this called "Island Girl: Hula Abs & Buns" at collagevideo com

and her name is Kili. I ordered this when looking for a break from Veena and Neena, the bellydancing wonders. This workout is pretty easy to follow (other than the fact that your abs will be crying and probably you'll end up shaking instead of circling, but that's a good thing if you want to shed the weight). After a few days it becomes "easier" to follow and is still fun fun. I am exceptionally glad that I ordered it because it makes working the abs actually fun. You hear that claim a LOT but this one does it. Kili is a goddess.

This is one of my favorite workout DVDs. If you are familiar with belly dancing moves, you will learn the choreography in no time. The moves are challenging, but the music is great and the cool down is soothing and relaxing. I always break a sweat with this workout, and I always feel my abs are getting a workout as well as my legs and even my arms. I gave this DVD 4 stars simply because Kili's voice is a little annoying, but the "workout to music without narration" feature is great if you just want to hear the music. This is a great addition to your weekly routine. It is not too strenous, but you will still have to work hard to perform the moves correctly, therefore you'll definitely burn some calories.

I enjoyed this workout, but find that it doesn't get my heart racing. Maybe that is because I have been doing tahitian and hula for a few years now. I bought this because I moved to an area where there are no classes and thought it would be fun to learn a new routine.
Kili does a good job of explaining the moves and it really is fun for a light workout if you have done tahitian dance before, and is most likely challenging if you haven't.

This was a fun routine, but I highly recommend becoming familiar with the Tahitian Cardio DVD before attempting this one. Kili doesn't go through the dance moves at all, but if you are familiar with Tahitian dance (and you will be if you do the Tahitian Cardio DVD), you'll have no problems. Overall, very fun--gets you warmed up for those clubs!

Of all the Island Girl series, I think the Hula Abs and Butts and Tahitian Hip Hop are the easiest to do and a joy to follow
Tahitian Hip Hop is not difficult and anyone who buy this would be able to follow it. I really love it as the beat to the music is so catchy. Would recommend this to anyone.

This is a really wonderful workout DVD because as a woman it gets me moving in the right ways and it makes me SWEAT. It really works me out. The movements don't look that intense when Kili and her 2 backup dancers are doing them but it really is an intense workout. I am not that uptight about getting every move right. I just like to make sure that my body is moving. I mostly have the routine down but I am not as fit as kili or her dancers. This is my favorite workout so far.

I just had my third baby and got the old tubes tied. Now that I know that I'm not going to go through pregnancy again, I wanted a workout that would help me get rid of the stretched out belly. I used to dance in a Polynesian dance group, so I am familiar with Tahitian dance. This video is awesome and really gets you sweating (if you bend down/bend the legs enough). Anyway, I do it every day and Kili has me inspired and motivated (mahalo Kili). I'm so thrilled that she put out this series of dance/fitness tapes and I plan to buy all of them. For now, Tahitian Hip Hop is burning postpartum fat and giving me back my Island Girl figure. I feel confident that if I dance everyday, I'll be in a bikini by the summer.

FINALLY, a workout that's fun & sexy! I own every home workout on the market (okay, most of them anyway!) and I was ready to learn something new & have FUN doing it. I did some shopping around & it came down to the Island Girl Tahitian Dance or Carmen Electra Strip Tease series. C.E. got some harsh reviews so after reading ALL the POSITIVE reviews on the "Island Girl" series I didn't hesitate to purchase the Tahitian Cardio/Tahitian Hip Hop set...how could a home workout be so much fun? I had to find out! OH MY GOSH! I'm having the time of my life! Not only am I learning something new that makes me feel sexy...it's great for those days that are overcast, gray and blah because the beautiful scenery on the DVD takes you away. Kili and her dancers are beautiful and wow can they move! I have to remind myself that they've been doing this for years & it takes time to really "hit" the moves like they do...but in the meantime I'm having a blast! The moves are feminine & sexy and as a bonus, I look forward to doing them!
If your interested in knowing if this is a fat-burning workout...I did break a little sweat but I didn't notice it until after I was done because I was completely enjoying myself! Results remain to be seen - afterall, I've only had the DVD's for 2-days! But I can tell you that my abs ached by the second night as well as the following morning!!!
My advise...BUY the DVD's..you'll love them! But buy them in sets (they are sold separately or in sets of 2) and alternate them. You'll have so much fun you'll forget you're actually exercising! Enjoy! ;)