Burn major calories while dancing to the Brazilian rhythms in this easy-to-follow workout
Taught
by Vanessa Isaac, the Brazilian Dance Workout is an energetic 60 minute
cardio workout for all fitness levels. This exhilarating whole-body workout
blends dancing in a classroom with dancing in a sultry, Brazilian Carnaval street!
Featuring great live drumming and beautiful outdoor
locations, this energetic, easy-to-follow workout combines the rich and intoxicating
dances and rhythms of Brazil: Samba, Samba-Reggae, African, Axe', Frevo and
many others. It's all about letting the rhythm move you and celebrating life
- Brazilian Style!
Bring joy to your day as you dance away the pounds.
It's impossible to be stressed when your body is moving to these traditional,
street and Capoira-inspired moves from Brazil. A live Brazilian percussion group,
led by Randall Tico, sets the mood for this outdoor, tropical class setting.
Vanessa
Isaac shows the move first quickly then breaks it down so the
exotic moves become simple to learn. As your body responds to the exhilarating
dances with a feeling of increased energy and vitality, the stimulating dance
rhythms provide energy and promote an increased zest for life.
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#1 Dance Workout of 2006 - Fitness Magazine
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"Named
the Number 2 Overall Fitness DVD of 2005" - Fitness Magazine
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"Full
of Energy and Fun... ideal for burning major calories" - Weight Watcher's
Magazine
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"If
you love to dance or enjoy Latin sounds, this is the workout for you!"
- Sweat Magazine
Why face another boring treadmill when you can enjoy the Brazilian Dance
Workout? From the great warm-up routine to the cool down session, the
surprisingly easy-to-follow, colorful shakes and moves create an exhilarating
dance and exercise experience.
Vanessa Isaac, a resident of Santa Barbara, California, is an acclaimed
Brazilian dancer, actress, singer and instructor, as well as the co-producer
and co-director of Hip Brazil, a music and dance performance group. In addition,
Vanessa and her husband Randy Tico have formed the production company Hip Enterprises
and produced many Brazilian DVDs with the objective of sharing the beauty and
energy of Brazilian culture with the world.
Ms. Isaac began her career as an actress in the Brazilian theater productions
''A Vida Como Ela E'' and ''Obvio Ululante''. During this time, she studied
Dramatic Art at the Center Cultural Martin Cerere. She has a degree in journalism
and has taught for three years at UCSB in Santa Barbara, where she also worked
with The City College Theater Group and The Ensemble Theater Company.
She currently teaches dance and fitness classes at the Ginga Multicultural
Arts Center, which she co-founded, and has been nominated for a Brazilian International
Press Award for her innovative contributions to the world of dance, health and
fitness. To date, she has been a guest on CNN Headline News, has appeared in
numerous dance, health and fitness publications, and continues to bring her
love for Brazilian culture to the world.
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