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Quenia Ribeiro is a dancer, choreographer, and dance instructor from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Quenia has performed across her native Brazil, in the US, and also in Greece. She is a frequent presence on television, featured in dance appearances and interviews about samba broadcast on Globo, Telemundo, Univision, and Fox television.
As an instructor Quenia is in demand and a constant presence at several of the finest dance schools in New York, including open classes at The Ailey Extension in New York City. She also teaches dance to children and teens in programs presented by the New York City Public Schools.
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Studio: Stratostream Release Date: 08/28/2007 Run time: 45 minutes
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163 of 163 people found the following review helpful
This is without a doubt one of my favorite workout DVD's hands down.
Pluses
1) Quenia Ribero is amazing. Her moves are fantastic. Her energy is inspiring. Background dancers know the routine and are really good. Especially, the one on the right. Keep an eye out for her.
2) This is a huge improvement from her Dance Today: Samba video. In this video she explains very well that her left is your right. She also breaks down the moves much better and there is less down time between moves.
3) I like that there is a warm up.
4) The routine is fun. I haven't counted but I think it has like 15+ moves. Much better than some tapes I have that teach you only like 6.
Minuses
1) I thought they could have repeated the full routine at the end of section one at least 3-4 times completely before moving to section 2.
2) The workout is intense. I wish there was a cool down section. But maybe they sacrificed that to include a longer workout so ...
3) Awaiting her 3rd dvd :( when is it coming?
Helpful hints
1) This work out will use every muscle in your body. Don't skip the warm up. Do a cool down on your own when you finish (even though there is not one on the tape to relax after you finish).
2) When she explains the moves. Don't just stand their and watch. Keep marching in place so you don't lose your heart rate.
3) If the moves seem to complicated keep going. After practicing a few times you'll build muscle memory and be moving like a pro in no time.
4) I didn't get all the moves down until the 3rd 4th time I did this DVD. The explanation was good but my body wouldn't comply. But it gave
me something to look forward to conquering the next time so I appreciated the challenge.
4) Fair warning. This tapes makes a lot of other workout DVDs seem boring. I've done it a least three times a week for the last 2 months. (More than any other tape I own except 1)
Pluses
1) Quenia Ribero is amazing. Her moves are fantastic. Her energy is inspiring. Background dancers know the routine and are really good. Especially, the one on the right. Keep an eye out for her.
2) This is a huge improvement from her Dance Today: Samba video. In this video she explains very well that her left is your right. She also breaks down the moves much better and there is less down time between moves.
3) I like that there is a warm up.
4) The routine is fun. I haven't counted but I think it has like 15+ moves. Much better than some tapes I have that teach you only like 6.
Minuses
1) I thought they could have repeated the full routine at the end of section one at least 3-4 times completely before moving to section 2.
2) The workout is intense. I wish there was a cool down section. But maybe they sacrificed that to include a longer workout so ...
3) Awaiting her 3rd dvd :( when is it coming?
Helpful hints
1) This work out will use every muscle in your body. Don't skip the warm up. Do a cool down on your own when you finish (even though there is not one on the tape to relax after you finish).
2) When she explains the moves. Don't just stand their and watch. Keep marching in place so you don't lose your heart rate.
3) If the moves seem to complicated keep going. After practicing a few times you'll build muscle memory and be moving like a pro in no time.
4) I didn't get all the moves down until the 3rd 4th time I did this DVD. The explanation was good but my body wouldn't comply. But it gave
me something to look forward to conquering the next time so I appreciated the challenge.
4) Fair warning. This tapes makes a lot of other workout DVDs seem boring. I've done it a least three times a week for the last 2 months. (More than any other tape I own except 1)
357 of 380 people found the following review helpful
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Length:
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This video is SO MUCH FUN! In an hour, when I really push myself, I burned 758 calories. If you love dancing cardio workouts, this DVD is for you!
84 of 85 people found the following review helpful
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I have to say right at the top that this is a great dance workout. It is energetic; the music is hot and you will sweat. You can see a clip of the dvd at the worlddancenewyork web site. What you can expect:
Setting: Quenia and 2 dancers with 5 drummers behind her. She has to talk quite loudly because the drummers are right behind her and any one who has been in a live drumming samba class knows that the drums are pretty loud. The video quality is good. The sound could have been louder. I had to turn my tv up quite loud to get the pounding beat of samba reggae.
Choreography: There is a really nice warm-up before the workouts. In workout 1, she goes over each step many times and does add on and goes from the top. The 1st workout goes over the entire routine once at the end; however by that time you have gone over the routine many many times from the top. I was sweating and had to stop and drink some water.
Workout 2 is just the choreography at a much faster pace with no instruction. She does it 2x through. The last section of the dvd is the bateria playing as it would do in a real class where the students dance in front of the bateria. By that time I was so tired all I could do was wiggle from side to side. My only complaint is that it would have been nice if the 2 background dancers had started free style dancing, like in a regular class. There is no cool down.
One caveat, don't skip the welcome section. It starts with the bateria and then Quenia dances on stage doing part of the choreography and free style. In my opinion, this litte section should have been at the end of dvd when the bateria is playing. So if you have the energy, after the bateria section, you may want to play part of the welcome section again and dance with Quenia.
Overall: I loved, loved this dvd. Will do it again! It is a great aerobic workout. Will probably add a cool down next time. Get this dvd. You will love it!
Setting: Quenia and 2 dancers with 5 drummers behind her. She has to talk quite loudly because the drummers are right behind her and any one who has been in a live drumming samba class knows that the drums are pretty loud. The video quality is good. The sound could have been louder. I had to turn my tv up quite loud to get the pounding beat of samba reggae.
Choreography: There is a really nice warm-up before the workouts. In workout 1, she goes over each step many times and does add on and goes from the top. The 1st workout goes over the entire routine once at the end; however by that time you have gone over the routine many many times from the top. I was sweating and had to stop and drink some water.
Workout 2 is just the choreography at a much faster pace with no instruction. She does it 2x through. The last section of the dvd is the bateria playing as it would do in a real class where the students dance in front of the bateria. By that time I was so tired all I could do was wiggle from side to side. My only complaint is that it would have been nice if the 2 background dancers had started free style dancing, like in a regular class. There is no cool down.
One caveat, don't skip the welcome section. It starts with the bateria and then Quenia dances on stage doing part of the choreography and free style. In my opinion, this litte section should have been at the end of dvd when the bateria is playing. So if you have the energy, after the bateria section, you may want to play part of the welcome section again and dance with Quenia.
Overall: I loved, loved this dvd. Will do it again! It is a great aerobic workout. Will probably add a cool down next time. Get this dvd. You will love it!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Easy to follow steps good teacher but bad sound and annoying drums
I have to say she looks little out of shape but when she dances she is great!! The sounds is terrible, you can barely hear her instructions I believe because of the annoying drums... Read more
Published 5 days ago by Alexia
Not what I thought it was
The video itself is good...I like the instructor...however, if you are looking for a routine, this aint it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Indigo Brown
THE GREATEST WORKOUT OF ALL TIME!!
OMG! I am practically a workout DVD expert as I have what my family and friends describe as an "addiction" to buying them. So far, 76 lbs gone in 6 months and going strong. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Gigi Powell
loved it
It was exactly what I was looking for. Packaging was great, I didn't have any problems. It shipped and came to me with a quickness. Kuddos to the company.
Published 2 months ago by Michelle
I love the Samba Reggae Workout!
I love this workout. It is fun, challenging, she loves what she's doing and you can tell. Sure, some of the moves are hard... but with practice, you improve... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Hula Girl at Heart
So fun!
First of all, Quenia is fabulous! You can tell she's having sooo much fun and she is an AMAZING dancer. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Ms.Megan
Don't waste your time!
I just purchase this dvd,and what a wase of money! The drums in the background were so loud i could bearly here what she was instructing. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Queen
Fun Workout
This workout is so fun. The instructor has a ton of energy and makes the steps very simple. If you are looking to spicy up your workout this is for you.
Published 4 months ago by zembre
Fast, but loved it :)
This is a great workout video, but it is definitely fast-paced. If you don't really learn to dance well, this may not be the work out for you, but if you are able to catch on,... Read more
Published 4 months ago by katiewub
Samba Reggae Workout
I purchased this DVD a few weeks ago and just love it...I highly recommend it! Quenia clearly explains each step and of course it has the great background music! Read more
Published 8 months ago by Sambajenny5
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