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MaDonna Grimes' Dance African Beat

Backcover description: Elevate your heart rate in this high energy workout that moves and grooves. It’s like having a dance party in your living room! MaDonna Grimes makes sure you never stop moving in this exciting Dance Fitness for Beginners program. Challenge

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MaDonna Grimes' Dance African Beat

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Level:		Intermediate

Aerobics impact:		Mixed

Aerobics choreography:		Moderate

Instructor:

Madonna Grimes

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(average of 6 customer ratings)

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Certified instructor description: A fun, just-let-yourself-go workout that’s filled with African, hip hop and Latin choreography. It’s fast-paced, dancy and also easy to follow. Most of the moves are “African infused” variations of familiar classics like mambos, cha chas and box steps (often combined with hops, turns, chest pops and “fast feet” for variety). Each routine is broken down, practiced and then added on to make a complete combo. MaDonna’s energy and passion are contagious. The entire class is having fun — sometimes following MaDonna, sometimes integrating their own moves, spirit and style. ©2004. DVD has: Chapter menus, Music only option.

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MaDonna Grimes' Dance African Beat

I Really Enjoy This Video

I've had this video on my shelf forever, and finally decided to open it. I was glad I did. The choreography is fun, and you do sweat a bit. Just like some of the other reviewers, I fell that it is too short, but it's enjoyable nonetheless. I also love the 10-minute bonus workout. You really do feel all those squats! Lastly, MaDonna Grime's personality is upbeat, but not overly so to the point of annoyance. Since I started using the video, its been a part of my workouts at least a couple of times a week. - posted by Gabrielle on 4/15/2012

Pleasantly Surprised!!

I was looking for something new, and this is it! I was only disappointed that it wasn't a little longer. I was moving my body in ways I have never done before. MaDonna's routines are fresh and invigorating. Her instruction was good and easy to follow. It will make a great addition to my aerobics library. In a word this workout is –FUN --5 stars. - posted by Regina Thompson on 1/17/2012

Fun!

A fast and fun workout. The chatter (which doesn't get old after my many uses) appears unrehearsed, and adds to the liveliness. - posted by Mary Ann on 2/19/2011

Africa Dance

I'm sorry I paid $20 for this video. The Choreography was simple enough and easy to learn but it was so short! I would have wanted 3-4 times longer for a workout. Then at the end the whole cast does their own dance so I felt I was paying to see a bunch of dancers perform. It's not about them, it's about the customer getting what they paid for. I won't buy any of her videos again. - posted by Mary on 5/13/2010

Too short!

I'm sorry to have to be critical of this video. I've done a lot of dance and aerobic videos, and I could tell right away that Ms. Grimes is an awesome instructor and choreographer. However, I must warn you that the only thing "beginner" about this is that it is very short. The moves are complex, and I like that she doesn't break it down--she does it, and I pick it up along the way. If she had made three routines instead of one, I would give this ten stars!!! However, I hardly broke a sweat. The "bonus workout" was, I'm not kidding, half squats and half crunches. Nothing you couldn't do on your own. The little show they put on at the end just makes me mad that they couldn't have taught us those moves as well. - posted by Jo on 1/18/2008

Nice!

Madonna is very good at demonstrating the moves in the warm-up. Cueing is very good and lots of repetitions. This is a very good work out, combines latin and african moves. lot of fun. - posted by Tiffany on 8/30/2007

*The star rating system began in April 2007. Reviews posted before then do not have stars.

You will sweat!

I love MaDonna Grimes! She's like one of your girlfriends. This is a really great workout. If you want to have fun while challenging yourself, get this video now! - posted by P. Gardner on 3/31/2006

The Most Fun I Have Ever Had Exercising!

The instructor is so authentic. The choreograhphy is complex, but not too complicated. I felt like I was exercising with a group of friends, because we joke and encourage each other. It is a light hearted approch to working out. I pop this video in on those days when I just don't feel like working out, and within 3 min. I am enjoying a fun workout. Try it, It is off the chain. - posted by La Tanya, Mobile, AL on 5/31/2005

Fun Choreography

I like this one. The music was pretty good and I thought the choreography was fun! The workout could have been a little longer and MaDonna's cueing could have been a little better. Also, after demonstrating one step, MaDonna and the background exercisers waste a lot of time congratulating each other every time they perform the step - it was a waster of time. I just marched in place during those moments. All in all, this was a fun workout! - posted by Tammy on 1/8/2005

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Level

Beginner: Just starting out, very overweight or haven't exercised in over six months.

Intermediate: Active in sports, dance or any regular exercise (2 to 3 times per week).

Advanced: Very active in sports or consistently work out four or more times per week.

Aerobics impact

Lower Impact: Both feet never leave the ground at the same time. This minimizes stress on your knees.

Higher Impact: Includes movements like jumps, hops and skips. Very high-impact is called plyometrics.

Mixed Impact: This alternates or combines the above styles.

Aerobics choreography

Basic: The easiest to follow. It ranges from simple walking-style marches to sports and athletic movements.

Complex: More intricate combinations and patterns. They're ideal for people who like to dance.

Moderate: More interesting than Basic, less dancy than Complex.

Floor aerobics

Definition: Fast-paced standing movements like marching, walking, dancing and jumping. Requires no equipment.

Benefits: Burns calories. Strengthens your heart. Increases stamina.