Dance Workout Dvds
Throughout the ages, traditional dances have been used to fight off danger, ask for riches, convey feelings and passion, or celebrate festivals or rituals, such as birth or marriage. They have also helped natives work, grow up, praise or condemn community members.
In African culture, traditional dances take place as a group, conveying the life of the village rather than of the individuals or couples. African dance is interpretative, using the theories of polyrhythm and whole body expression.
During the 1600s, African slaves in North America were forbidden from performing majority of their traditional dances, but they were unstoppable. They found means to adjust their rhythmic movement and evade the dance preventions that were forced on them, like the lifting of their legs in any type of dancing. Soon, dances developed that integrated shuffling of feet and shuffling of hips and torso.
During the 18th century, several dances were performed often including the ring dance (also called the ring shout), juba, chica, and calenda. The 19th century popularized Minstrel shows, as plantation dances took form. By the end of the century, The Creole Show introduced the cake walk dance, the first African-influenced dance that was recognized by the white audience.
The 20th century saw the development of African-American dances focusing on social dance. African-American communities constantly embraced and participated in this kind of dance. African-influenced dance craze of this period included Charleston, Lindy hop, jitterbug, twist and jazz. Tap dancing, which was created by combining African shuffle movements, traditional Irish jigs and English clogging, was included in movies of the era.
African-American dance is a cross-generational tradition. It is not learned in dance studios or formal classrooms. Children learn them as they grow, reviving dance steps from previous generations and adding new variations and styles of the present generation.
Nowadays, dancing is used as a technique to pass time, and enjoy and assert life. Movements in African dances are simplified as part of daily activities so that anybody can do them. Dancers must feel how their body parts move. The powerful energy seen in African dance was introduced to maximize the benefits of aerobics.
The warm up session in an African aerobics class, called Afrobics, focuses on the parts of the body that will be used throughout the aerobic session. Participants concentrate on feeling the normal movements or contractions so that various parts of the body are isolated, particularly the chest and pelvic area. The low impact and highly energetic Afrobics has different simplified African dance movements that translated into a series of choreographed movements to burn calories down, build stamina and endurance, and get the excitement going. During the cooling down phase, participants flow into an unhurried, stretching session. Rhythms are tranquil and stress-free, back to normal heart rate, preparing to conclude the sessions with a more peaceful mind, spirit and body.
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Dancing With Stars Workout DVDs
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Zumba Fitness Book & DVD- exercise workout LATIN DANCE $18.51 |
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The Firm CARDIO DANCE SLIM DOWN Aerobic Workout DVD $9.97 |
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The Firm CARDIO DANCE SLIM DOWN Aerobic Workout DVD $9.97 |
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The Firm CARDIO DANCE SLIM DOWN Aerobic Workout DVD $9.97 |
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Exercise DVD 4 dvd boxSet Latin Dance workouts NEW DVDS $15.50 |
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Brazilian Dance Workout with Vanessa Isaac (2005, DVD) $11.99 |
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New Sexy Erotic Exotic Dance For You DVD Workout Tone $20.00 |
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BEGINNER HULA Dance Fitness Workout WEIGHT LOSS NEW DVD $5.95 |
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DANCE WORKOUT wih HELEN – Dance to a Better Body – DVD $12.79 |
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DANCE WORKOUT wih HELEN – Dance to a Better Body – DVD $12.79 |
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The BALLET Dance WORKOUT v.2 -Strength/Conditioning DVD $15.95 |
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WDNY-DANCE TODAY! SAMBA: BRAZILIAN Fitness Workout DVD $11.95 |
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Bollywood Dance Workout with Hemalayaa DVD $11.84 |
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TRACY ANDERSON MAT WORKOUT & DANCE CARDIO WORKOUT 2 DVD $26.47 |
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Core Cardio Fat Blasting Dance Fitness Workout DVD NEW $10.99 |
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Zumba Fitness Book & DVD- exercise workout LATIN DANCE $9.76 |
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AFRICAN DANCE WORKOUT WITH DEBRA BONO – DVD NEW $18.19 |
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AFRICAN DANCE WORKOUT WITH DEBRA BONO – DVD NEW $16.96 |
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NEW SEALED DVD: PERFECT IN 10 TEN: DANCE WORKOUT $8.93 |
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LEISA HART: SEXY BUNS AEROBIC DANCE WORKOUT – DVD NEW $13.22 |
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NEW DVD: THE EXOTIC DANCE WORKOUT (2007) LADY MORRIGHAN $8.64 |
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Dance Fitness Daily Quickies 10 Minute Workouts DVD ‘05 $6.99 |
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Sensual Art of Bellydance Workout DVD – Basic Dance $7.00 |
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Drop it with Dance WORKOUT DVD $0.99 |
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BEGINNER HULA Dance Fitness Workout CARDIO HULA NEW DVD $5.95 |
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SLIM IN 6 PROGRAM: 5 VHS SET: Start It Up! *** Ramp It Up! *** Burn It Up! *** Slim & 6-Pack *** Slim & Limber. RESHAPE YOUR BODY with DEBBIE SIEBERS IN JUST 6 WEEKS! $23.00 Includes 5 VHS set to help you lose up to 6 pounds in your first week!… |
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The Fantastic Four: Belgian Aerobic Showdown $26.95 Four fantastic presenters (Steve Boedt, Lindsay Mommen, David Van De Velde, Caroline Mervielde), all from Belgium, take turns presenting segments of high-low aerobic choreography. Each displays his or her own style, but when the combos are all put together at the end, they flow as elegantly as if they were all done by one. One thing is for sure — they are all enjoying themselves, and you can’t he… |
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Customized artistic image of Power Music Workout using for commissioning a Genuine Oil Painting of Power Music Workout in highest professional quality, completely 100% hand-painted by high-skilled oil portrait artist. Art style: art-nouveau. All sizes available. You have always been dreaming about possessing a genuine hand-painted oil painting of Your Greatest Idol Power Music Workout but you are not sure whether you can buy one because genuine hand-painted oil paintings are often very expensive?We can help you. Just specify all your needs regardingwhat to paintfavorite backgrounds of your choice (e.g.sunshine, flowers, abstract patterns, on stage etc…)… |
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Winsor Pilates 5 VHS Set: Bun & Thigh Sculpting, Ab Sculpting, Accelerated Body Sculpting, Basics Step-By-Step, 20 Minute Workout $24.00 VHS 1: In the first part of the program, A.M. Pilates Mat Workout with Pilates master Jillian Hessel (running time: 25 MIN), you wake up and start your day with the gifts of energy and balance. This 25-minute, low-impact mat workout, designed to be performed first thing in the morning, is divided into three separate sections: Breathing: Start with seated warm-up exercises on a chair to align you… |
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CORE SECRETS KIT with Gunnar Peterson: 2 DVD SET (3 WORKOUTS) + BALL + Guide to Effective Eating + Training Journal + FITNESS FLASH CARDS! $39.95 CORE SECRETS FUNDAMENTALS: Team up with Brooke and Gunnar for his Top 10 Body Shaper Moves! A Strong Body Starts At The Core. In Core Secrets FUNdamentals, Brooke and Gunnar demonstrate 10 of the best exercises to work your body from head to toe. Hit every major muscle group in this sequence of strength training moves. Gunnar remains at your side to ensure proper form and coach you through each an… |
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African Vibes with Muamba Didier $26.95 Using live drummers on set and some serious rhythms, Didier Muamba creates a true African vibe in this hot new aerobic workout DVD. Designed for you to learn the Afro movements, this DVD gives you the perfect recipe to learn, feel, and then let loose some tribal dance. Didier’s infectious and cheeky style of teaching will keep you both entertained and motivated. The combinations are simple and ach… |
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SLIM IN 6 WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM 3 DVD SET + Simple Steps to Success Book + NUTRITION GUIDE WITH MEAL PLANS for Rapid Weight Loss and Healthy Body Slimming! $79.99 … |
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Luscious – The Bellydance Workout for Beginners $8.11 Lavish and overflowing with deep, rich, feminine movement, Luscious: The Bellydance Workout is made of 100% of bellydance moves and steps It is gentle, but it will work your body to enhance your muscle tone, flexibility, and fluidity, and promote weight loss. With a special focus on muscle conditioning and elongation, the program works each group of muscles deeply – using carefully built combinati… |
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Richard Simmons – Disco Sweat $8.96 Studio: Gaiam Americas Release Date: 04/09/2002… |
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Sabrina Bryan: Byou – The Hot New Dance Workout $6.30 Studio: Sony Music Release Date: 01/17/2006 Run time: 93 minutes Rating: Nr… |
