Dancing With the Stars - Cardio Dance
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Studio: Lions Gate Home Ent.Release Date: 08/28/2007Run time: 60 minutesRating: Nr
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Each era has its own defining exercise video--or in this age, DVD. Dancing With the Stars: Cardio Dance isn't going to go down as the 21st century's answer to Jane Fonda's exercise tapes, but it's not a bad way to learn a few basic steps, thanks to instructions from some of the professional dancers from the ABC hit series Dancing With the Stars. Ashly Costa (the brunette who danced up a storm with Harry Hamlin), Kym Johnson (the blonde who almost made a DWTS winner out of Joey Fatone), and Maksim Chmerkovsy (the dude who sparred with Laila Ali on and off the dance floor) make for nice eye candy as they teach viewers how to do the cha-cha, the jive, and the paso doble. Cardio Dance does a good job of showing viewers how to warm their bodies up before getting into the more aerobic dance exercises. Women will probably benefit most from Kym's instructional portion, which focuses on toning the hips and waistline. The patient Australian (who once taught Jerry Springer how to waltz) is relatively easy to follow as she teaches the Brazilian samba. This DVD isn't for the serious dancer. Its target audience is comprised of fans of the show who'd like to get in shape with Ashly, Kym, and Maks. If you already know the basics of dance, you won't have problems keeping up with their instructions. But if you have two left feet, some of the dance terms they toss around (but don't explain) will leave you scratching your head rather than hoofing it up. And while we're not expecting anyone like season-four winner Apolo Anton Ohno to make an appearance here, it would've been nice to include a segment or two with DWTS judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Len Goodman. --Jae-Ha Kim
Studio: Lions Gate Home Ent.Release Date: 08/28/2007Run time: 60 minutesRating: Nr
Amazon.com:
Each era has its own defining exercise video--or in this age, DVD. Dancing With the Stars: Cardio Dance isn't going to go down as the 21st century's answer to Jane Fonda's exercise tapes, but it's not a bad way to learn a few basic steps, thanks to instructions from some of the professional dancers from the ABC hit series Dancing With the Stars. Ashly Costa (the brunette who danced up a storm with Harry Hamlin), Kym Johnson (the blonde who almost made a DWTS winner out of Joey Fatone), and Maksim Chmerkovsy (the dude who sparred with Laila Ali on and off the dance floor) make for nice eye candy as they teach viewers how to do the cha-cha, the jive, and the paso doble. Cardio Dance does a good job of showing viewers how to warm their bodies up before getting into the more aerobic dance exercises. Women will probably benefit most from Kym's instructional portion, which focuses on toning the hips and waistline. The patient Australian (who once taught Jerry Springer how to waltz) is relatively easy to follow as she teaches the Brazilian samba. This DVD isn't for the serious dancer. Its target audience is comprised of fans of the show who'd like to get in shape with Ashly, Kym, and Maks. If you already know the basics of dance, you won't have problems keeping up with their instructions. But if you have two left feet, some of the dance terms they toss around (but don't explain) will leave you scratching your head rather than hoofing it up. And while we're not expecting anyone like season-four winner Apolo Anton Ohno to make an appearance here, it would've been nice to include a segment or two with DWTS judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Len Goodman. --Jae-Ha Kim
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Customer Reviews
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- Dance video
This tape is pretty good but the instructions are quick.Sometimes they aren't videoing what you should be doing at the moment so it takes longer to catch on what is going on with the feet.The challenge part especially--you get no instructions--just follow.
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- Cardio Dance
This is a fun way to get your cardio workout for the day.The instructions are easy to follow.The video makes you think you can dance.
Rating: 
- Exercise is only worth it ifyou are having fun...
For me this workout is all about having fun, and trying something new.It was really fun, and kept my brain working.I am not a dancer, so I really had to concentrate on the moves.It does go fast with not a lot of explanation, and I probably look like a total idiot when I am doing it.But, I have a blast, and in my mind I look like a professional :)Anyways, worth $10.00.Not a hard core workout, and I didn't sweat a lot, but again, I had a blast, and forgot I was even exercising.
Rating: - Top Notch
I love this tape; great moves, great explanations and I feel like they are talking to me and encouraging me throughout. Ashley's voice is a wee bit annoying but I focus on the energy. They really work together well, respect each other and that comes across. The challenge is exhausting!
Rating: - Work Those Hips!
Dancing with the Stars: Latin Cardio Dance
I love this DVD!
I think you have to have some musicality and rhythm for dance otherwise you'll probably be quite lost. For people with absolutely no dance experience other than watching others their whole life, probably not the work out for you.I would suggest you take lessons in person from a dance teacher then come back to this DVD for practice at home and a great workout.
But, if you have any sense of timing ... Read More
- Dance videoThis tape is pretty good but the instructions are quick.Sometimes they aren't videoing what you should be doing at the moment so it takes longer to catch on what is going on with the feet.The challenge part especially--you get no instructions--just follow.
- Cardio DanceThis is a fun way to get your cardio workout for the day.The instructions are easy to follow.The video makes you think you can dance.
- Exercise is only worth it ifyou are having fun...For me this workout is all about having fun, and trying something new.It was really fun, and kept my brain working.I am not a dancer, so I really had to concentrate on the moves.It does go fast with not a lot of explanation, and I probably look like a total idiot when I am doing it.But, I have a blast, and in my mind I look like a professional :)Anyways, worth $10.00.Not a hard core workout, and I didn't sweat a lot, but again, I had a blast, and forgot I was even exercising.
- Top NotchI love this tape; great moves, great explanations and I feel like they are talking to me and encouraging me throughout. Ashley's voice is a wee bit annoying but I focus on the energy. They really work together well, respect each other and that comes across. The challenge is exhausting!
- Work Those Hips!Dancing with the Stars: Latin Cardio Dance
I love this DVD!
I think you have to have some musicality and rhythm for dance otherwise you'll probably be quite lost. For people with absolutely no dance experience other than watching others their whole life, probably not the work out for you.I would suggest you take lessons in person from a dance teacher then come back to this DVD for practice at home and a great workout.
But, if you have any sense of timing ... Read More
