Kelly Peters: Make It Happen - Hip Hop (2006) Review

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(More customer reviews)I have rented every single dance video for breakdancing, hiphop, and krump available on Netflix (about 30) and bought the rest(another 10). This one is the best for hiphop. Most hiphop videos teach you a routine that requires about half of a large room by yourself to do and no way would help you in any social situation. This video teaches you moves that can be done in little space like in a typical party. Most of the videos also have lots of jazz type moves that are a little ridiculous. Not this one. Finally, the instruction is slow and paced so you can actually learn the move rather than watch the blurr and try to decipher it with the various slow motions of the DVD player (which is too time consuming). I love this DVD.
If you like this one you might also like "Breakdancing Fundamentals" as it is another well put together DVD, albeit with a different style of dance. There are some other good breakdancing videos out there, but nothing decent in the hiphop genre that is practical and wellmade.
I beg Kelly Peters to come out with volume 2!!

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If you want to learn Hip Hop, Kelly Peters will Make It Happen for you! Kelly’s "One Step at a Time" teaching method introduces new production techniques that make it easy to learn even the hardest moves. It’s simple to follow because he reverses the picture, so it’s just like looking at a dance studio mirror. As a result, when Kelly says "Go right", he moves to your right! He also takes time to break the movements down, very slow, so you don’t have to keep rewinding and he uses lots of close ups, slow motion, and split screen so you really get the details of the moves. Kelly teaches the building blocks of true Hip Hop which you can use to make your own combinations. He also explains the elements and history of Hip Hop culture. Kelly is joined by his crew of real kids who help demonstrate dances like The Freak, The Prep and the Bus Stop. The DVD includes special features and three bonus moves: The Harlem Shake, The Wave and The Baby Freeze.

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10 Minute Solution: Fat Blasting Dance Mix (2006) Review

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(More customer reviews)I wasn't sure whether I would like this workout--as I've become a more advanced exerciser, I've tended to move away from exercise DVDs which offer short segments, as I have found that these usually aren't intense enough to provide me with a good workout. Therefore, I was pleasantly suprrised upon trying Fat Blasting Dance Mix a discovering that my heart rate was in my target fat-burning zone for nearly the entire workout! Plus, the moves were fun and relatively easy to pick up after a few times through.
Overall, this video reminded me a bit of Dance Off the Inches: Calorie Blasting Party. Instructor Jennifer Galardi is a bit similar in style to the instructor from that video, although more low-key, which I prefer. Also, rather than teaching the moves at three different tempos as in the Dance Off series (which I didn't like because it causes my heart rate to drop), Jennifer teaches by building on different aspects of each move. For example, first she'll teach you a simple leg move such as a step out, then she'll incorporate a bit more of a dancey feel, and finally, she'll add arms to complete the exercise. In each of the five segments, she teaches the moves in an add-on style, eventually taking it from the top so that you can run through the entire sequence (but because each segment is short and there are only five or so total moves, it never feels like the combinations are overly long).
One of the best things about this DVD is that it is programmable--ie, there is a menu which allows you to mix and match any of the five segments to create your own customized workout, which I loved. Three of the segments are cardio-focused--Simple Slimmer, Calorie Meltdown, Fat Blasting Party--while the last two are more toning-oriented--Butt & Thigh Blaster, Ab Attack--although still intense enough to produce a cardio effect. The cardio segments gradually get more intense, with SS containing the most basic moves, CM taking it up a notch, and FBP adding a bit more impact with some hops and jumps. Both toning segments were performed entirely in a standing position, pairing some traditional strength training moves (eg, lunges, crunches) with dancey choreography, which I found to be fun and different.
I enjoyed this video, especially the programmable aspect and the unique, dancey toning segments. I would definitely recommend this DVD to anyone who enjoys dance workouts and who is able to pick up choreography with a slightly-beyond-basic complexity level.
Update 12/11/06: The more I use this video, the more I like it! It's one of the only dance videos I've ever owned which gets my heart rate up quickly and keeps it there. I find myself mixing and matching the various segments often. If I could change my rating to 5 stars, I would--very highly recommended!

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Awarded DVD of the Month in December 2006 by SHAPE magazine! NO TIME TO EXERCISE? We have the solution for you – the 10 Minute Solution! Everyone can find at least ten minutes in their day, and we’ve developed 5 fun and energetic dance routines that are just 10 minutes each. You’ll get great cardio and toning benefits from the ten minute segments – designed to fit into even the busiest of schedules. Split them into 5 mini dance parties, or mix and match to hit your own unique problem areas … or do all of them together for an incredible 50-minute dance blast! SIMPLE SLIMMER "Get down" and shape up with some simple, fun dance moves that even a non-dancer can enjoy. CALORIE MELTDOWN This segment takes it up just a notch – it’s full of energy and a real calorie-burner. FAT BURNING PARTY This dance party is for everyone – let loose, have fun and melt away those extra pounds! BUTT & THIGH BLASTER The Butt & Thigh Blaster is more than a dance party – it’s your way to finally get jiggle-free buns and thighs! AB ATTACK Really whittle your middle as you move and groove. This set is specifically designed to attack and flatten those abs.

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Dance Workout for Dummies Review

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(More customer reviews)I have to admit I have never cared for Michelle's workouts in the past. But, I love the For Dummies workouts so I decided I'd give this a chance. What a pleasant surprise! I love it! It is broken down into 2 sections. You can do one or both. Michelle is easy to follow and cues well. The music is good but not overbearing. I enjoy the tips presented in the dummies workouts. Michelle has just the right amount of enthusiasm and fun in this workout and it did get my heartrate up there. It will be a fun workout for a day when I want to move and do something but don't feel like killing myself. It's a keeper.

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Dance Workout For Dummies is a fun and easy wayTM to burn off extra calories and improve your fitness level.Use these two 20-minute dance workouts regularly and you ll not only notice a difference in the way you look, but also in the way you feel because dance builds confidence and boosts energy levels.Don t worry if you haven't danced before these routines are easy to follow starting with simple foot patterns and gradually adding arm movements and style. To make it even easier to complete these dance workouts,we include a separate tutorial that covers the foundation moves.This quick segment allows you to get the basics of the dance at a slower pace. This way, when you go on to the main programs, you can feel comfortable and move with ease.
About the Instructor: Michelle LeMay is a world-renowned choreographer and fitness instructor certified by the American Councilon Exercise (ACE). She was a pioneer of the dance and fitness workout blend.Through her private studio and televised workouts shows, Michelle has inspired students to get up and dance for more than 20 years.

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Dance Fitness for Beginners with MaDonna Grimes: African Beat - Latin Heat Review

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(More customer reviews)Although I really enjoy dance workouts, I was a little wary of this one, as I had heard that instructor MaDonna Grimes didn't cue very well and that there was a lot of "take-it-from-the-top" movements, which I dislike. So, I was pleasantly surprised to find that I LOVED this video! The workout basically breaks down into 3 segments: warm-up, dance routine, and cool-down (these are not chaptered on the DVD). The 10-minute warm-up gets right into some basic dance steps such as the merengue, getting your heart rate up right away. MaDonna sometimes fails to fully explain the movements, but my minimal experience with just a few prior dance videos allowed me to follow along with no problems. There are a few small jumps included in this segment, but they don't appear until about 5 minutes into it, when you're already well warmed up; some basic stretches conclude this section.
During the 12-minute dance routine section, MaDonna introduces new moves one at a time, gradually building up to a complete dance routine. When teaching the moves, she did something I'd never seen before that I really liked: instead of teaching one segment with 3 different moves, a second segment with 3 different moves, and then stringing the two segments together (I always find it difficult to remember the first segment), she'll teach 3 moves and then introduce 2 new ones, but she combines the last move from the first 3 with the 2 new ones (I hope this makes sense!). This method makes it very easy to remember the order of the moves, as you're constantly combining the older moves that you've already learned with the new moves. Even more importantly, the moves are FUN--mambos, hops, hip swings, etc.--and the time just flew by!
The workout ends with a brief (4-minute) cool-down. I liked the neck stretches that were included here, although some people might have to be careful with these. The DVD also includes a 10-minute bonus workout for the lower body: MaDonna leads you through 4 different types of squats, performing several sets of each, and she ends with some brief standing and floor abs work. An additional DVD feature is a music-only workout option. Some people might complain that this workout is too short (about 26 minutes overall), but MaDonna packs a lot of both exertion and fun into that time period, making this video perfect for anyone who wants to get in some quick, intense, yet extremely enjoybable cardio work. Highly recommended!

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Award-winning choreographer, MaDonna Grimes, is renowned for her innovativedance moves. She founded the MaDonna Grimes Fitness and Dance Theatre Company,has released a CD, and is the author of Work It Out. She has a master’sdegree in dance performance and choreography, and has appeared in many fitnessand fashion magazines.

Elevate your heart rate in this high-energy workout that moves and grooves. African Beat – Latin Heat is like having adance party in your living room! MaDonna Grimes makes sure you never stop movingin this exciting Dance Fitness for Beginners program.

Challenge your muscles and your spirit when you turn up the heat with thisfull-body, cardio workout. MaDonna keeps you burning calories as you dance,move your arms, and swing your hips to a mix of Latin and African rhythms. Designedfor women and men, this program combines Latin dance steps with hip, urban moves.MaDonna breaks down the routines, than creates a dynamic workout that will leaveyou sweating for more!

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- Dance moves you can take to the clubs - Fun routines challenge every muscle - Tones entire body - Shed unwanted pounds and burn fat

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