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 Great Workout, only one little problem...Jan 25, 2008
Great workout, fun set, good steps...only one little problem.
She faces you while doing the steps. It is easy to mix up which direction to step or stand. For a regular workout, this may not be a problem, but for Salsa, not being on the right foot makes the next step impossible. Expert dancers will not have a problem after 1 viewing, intermediate dancers will.
Also just a small thing...but she keep calling me a girl... (Ok girls!) Made me feel like I wasn't suppose to be there. (^.^ )'''' lol
 Not Salsa---Lisa Dances MamboJan 11, 2008
If any of you really dance Salsa which is danced on the first count (Known as dancing on the ones) then you will be confused by this video. Lisa dances the Mambo which is danced on the second count (Known as dancinig on the twos). So you have been warned that this exercise video is misleading and will confuse people who dance Salsa.
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 burnin' up those calories, and having fun!Nov 24, 2007
Okay, I'd have to admit I may have exercise ADD if there is such a thing. I am always on the look-out for new routines or types of exercise that keep me interested and challenged. This routine is for those that have mastered the basics first. This is much quicker paced than the first video, but again, the moves are well cued and are like taking a dance class. There is lots of repetition as you build the patterns and then create the whole routine. Burn calories? Oh yes, you will definitely burn calories. I work out every day, whether it is a dance work out, cycling, Tae Bo, Power Yoga, Pilates, and this made me sweat and kept me moving. I loved the music and the fact that her instructional segment is on a different part of the dvd, so I don't have to go through that every time I work out. I just cut right to the routine. Lisa is obviously a gifted teacher as well as a dancer and her moves are accurate and sharp, keeping good posture and alignment. If you are looking for a bit of a challenge, and love dance-based work-outs, I would give it a try. I am definitely always watching for her to come out with new dvds as I always know I will get a routine that works me out, makes me sweat and goes by quickly since her choreography is so fun.
great salsa workoutAug 06, 2007
Out of all of the dance inspired workout dvds i own, this is best. I get a great workout!! The best part of the dvd (in my opinion) is the fact that, after going through the "workout", there is a section where you go through the routine 3 times. when i feel like getting a better and longer workout, i can just jump to the beginning of that chapter rather than "rewinding" or starting the routine over.
The reason i give it only 4 out of 5 stars is that it does not give any instruction during the workout. i don't own the beginner version of lisa's salsa workout, but i dance salsa pretty regularly, so after going through the first time i picked it up easily.. but i found it frustrating that even when she shows the "bonus" move... she just taps her left leg and then says forward, back, side etc. it makes it challenging to convert the move in your head so that you using the right feet for each step (which should be opposite those of the dancers). i read a review where the person suggested watching the breakdown of the steps in slow motion.. this is a good idea for the bonus move especially. (they breakdown the steps really quickly)
aside from lacking a few directions, it is a great cardio workout. after doing this workout, i find it more difficult immediately jump into other dance dvds because they seem to be at a noticeably slower pace. this dvd can get you into dancing shape and some of the moves can even be taken to the "dance floor".
to sum everything up... this is great for people who either have experience dancing salsa or have worked up to this with the first dvd. it doesn't get boring like other "let's take it from the top" dance workouts because you are dancing the entire time as opposed to marching in place and watching steps at half tempo 20 times. so, if you are looking for a dance dvd that will both bring latin flavor and leave you sweating, this is the workout for you.
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Great fast pace, great dancer, some repetition Jul 09, 2007
I have Kisa's first Red Hot Salsa & other dvd though I haven't played it in years. I did like them, but the Cardio/Hip Hop one I needed more breakdown, but I loved her Salsa ones for when I feel well coordinated & looking to move fast w/o breaks.
This one is the same with even live percussion with the prerecorded music alongside. There are chapter choices, blooper reel, behind the scenes & extra step instruction & 30 second practice.
There are about ~10 diff moves she teaches in the separate chapter which she does at 3/4 tempo & tells you quick cues. She never goes slow!
It starts with a 5 min warm up which is the steps you've already learned in the step tutorial, She starts out full throttle right from the start. Then she stops for a slow, decent stretch for 6 min. Then gets right back into it. You never stop, but do slow down to a cool down after 25 min.
She goes back & forth between the diff moves after only doing them 2x each & cueing well in between though hard to switch back & forth so much, but that will teach you better coordination. I only wish there were more moves, even easy ones that still workout your body & the tutorial being taught at a slower pace.
If you're looking for non-stop great moves, not watered down from a fluid teacher, this is it. If you have 2 left feet or need more teaching, try other latin dancing dvds before trying this.
You can see a trailer for this & her other DVDs at collagevideo
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