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Brazilian Dance Workout

with Vanessa Isaac (Actor) | Rated: Unrated | Format: DVD
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (66 customer reviews)

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Product Details

  • Actors: with Vanessa Isaac
  • Format: Color, NTSC
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: Unrated
  • Studio: Hip Brazil
  • DVD Release Date: October 24, 2003
  • Run Time: 60 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (66 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0000U0KZ0
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #92,442 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
    #23 in  Movies & TV > Special Interests > Dance > Latin

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"Full of energy and fun...ideal for those who like to shake it while burning major calories!"

Product Description

Product Description: Description Inspired by Brazilian dance styles this DVD is a fun and effective workout. It brings together the rhythms and energy of Afro-Brazilian percussion and the sensuality of Brazilian dance! Filmed in a beautiful outdoor setting, this DVD will inspire you to shape up!

The Brazilian Dance workout is a energetic 60 min. cardio workout for all fitness levels. The workout combines the rich and intoxicating dances and rhythms of Brazil: Samba, Samba Reggae, African, Axé and Frevo moves and many others. It is a great routine that will make you sweat and put a smile on your face. It's all about letting the rhythm move you and celebrating life! Brazilian Style!

Vanessa Isaac's wildly popular dance classes feature live music; these classes served as the inspiration for this video. The Brazilian Dance workout features LIVE PERCUSSION by an ensemble of great BRAZILIAN musicians. Voted one of the 10 best DVDs of the year by Women's Health Magazine

Features DVD Bonus Audio Tracks:
• 5 minutes of percussion mix.
• Hip Brazil theme by Randy Tico

Please note: This DVD edition about to close. New cover art and edition already available at Amazon by searching Brazilian Dance Workout.

Also check out our new title SAMBA PARTY WORKOUT avalable at Amazon

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195 of 195 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Actually teaches you Brazilian dance while you work out, September 9, 2004
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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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104 of 104 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended, August 23, 2004
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An upbeat, fun, easy-to-follow workout. I ordered this workout instead of the hundreds of others simply because I wanted more of a dance related style, and while this doesn't teach you how to actually dance Brazilian dances, it gives you a great work out, which is what it's supposed to do. Very fun, very energizing. You will sweat and you will feel it, but you'll also have an easier time getting yourself up off the couch to do a second workout. :) One of the best things is that it's relatively low impact. There is some hopping at the end, but it's not extended. Definitely a plus for someone with bad knees and ankles like me. Highly recommended!
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55 of 55 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Buyer Beware--this is Fast, Fast, Fast!, January 24, 2005
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This is the sort of "break-your-neck-trying" at-home workout to be avoided by the beginner or those not in tiptop shape. "Buyer Beware" because you could seriously hurt your knees or stress your heart trying to keep up with this challenging DVD. This isn't coming from a couch slouch either. I attend regular dance classes and was once a dancer. I wish the workout came in different versions, for beginner, intermediate or advanced. As a dancer I'd say this one is intermediate/advanced. The plus side is that the teacher is engaging and dedicated to her dance form; she just needs to work harder on the teaching part. The live drumming is great! The solos are wonderful--a definite plus, to see so many different styles. I like the fact that there are dancers of various ages, sizes, male and female. I wish those dancers in the workout DVD who are heavier or older were directed to show modifications of the steps so the workout could be useful to various fitness levels, shapes and sizes.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Hard-core and super-fun!
I had previously tried Vanessa Isaac's "Brazilian Rhythym Celebration" - which was an excellent beginner workout and didn't require a particularly flexible or aerobically fit body... Read more
Published 11 days ago by K.H.C.

4.0 out of 5 stars Brazilian Dance Workout
It's great. Vanessa is not only a born dancer, but a born teacher. She makes it seem so easy. It's great exercise and lots of fun. Super video!
Published 28 days ago by Lillyanne

4.0 out of 5 stars Hard time following it, but still enjoyed it
As a non-dancer, she went a little too fast for me, but the DVD was still enjoyable to use and I'll be using it again -- it might even get into my regular rotation of exercise... Read more
Published 3 months ago by I. Schwarz

2.0 out of 5 stars Too Slow
I was very disappointed with this DVD. I liked the dance moves and the instructor well enough but you spend way too much time learning the moves and marching in place to get a... Read more
Published 5 months ago by H. Burch

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, fun, fun!
I liked many things about this video:

The instructor, who was fun without being annoying, broke down each of the moves well, and increased the tempo at a reasonable... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Paula Ruch

4.0 out of 5 stars good workout
I think Vanessa is a very good instructor and her workouts are very easy for someone just starting out like me. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Deanna Ashby

5.0 out of 5 stars So much fun!
I LOVE this DVD! It is great fun, and a good workout. I appreciate the way they break each section down at a slower tempo so you can see exactly what they're doing. Read more
Published 16 months ago by MJ

5.0 out of 5 stars workout
Excellent workout. not easy but you will get it! the time goes by so fast, but that's why I love it.

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Published 16 months ago by Denise Curtis

4.0 out of 5 stars Overall good product
Exactly what I expected. Not more or less. Although i didn't care very much for the solo section in the end i get where it comes from. Read more
Published 16 months ago by A. Diarra

5.0 out of 5 stars Totally Awesome Dvd! Fun, fun, fun! Best dvd I've ever spent my money on!
Vanessa is great! This woman will have you sweating by the third dance that she introduces to you! Look, I'm not a dancer, nor did I excercise a lot, but since I've had this dvd... Read more
Published 19 months ago by V. Valentine-Taylor

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