Dance off the Inches: Sizzling Salsa
Starring: Stella SandovalDirector: Andrea Ambandos
Studio: Anchor Bay
MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Running Time: 38 minutes
DVD Release: February 6th 2007
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User Reviews
Great Quick Cardio Workout!!!! - Rating: 5/5
I just love this "sizzling salsa" workout. Its fast, fun and effective. Works great on those weight training days.
Good instruction, but not as fun as the other Dance of the Inches series - Rating: 3/5
I like Stella as an instructor, but this workout didn't have the same pizazz as the workouts led by Michelle Dozois and Maria Forleo. I agree with the other reviewer who found the moves repetitive. I also agree that this workout won't get you sweating. It's a good workout for a lighter day, or to pair up with another half hour DVD. As far as workouts go it is safe, will get you moving, and provides proper instruction, but it lacked the wow factor (for me, anyway).
Super fun salsa workout! - Rating: 5/5
This 38-minute salsa workout features genuine latin dance moves that are put cleverly into three sections to create a great cardio dance workout! The three sections are "Spicy Salsa", "Latin Lime Twist", and "Mucho Mambo Combo." There is also a warm-up and cool down that are both fairly good.
Stella Sandoval is a great teacher, not annoying at all, and constantly throwing out fun encouraging comments and reminding you of what is coming next. And if you can't follow the steps just by watching the workout, there's the very helpful Step Guide in which she breaks down every one of the steps for you. If you're a non-dancer or just like to be more prepared, it's really helpful to watch this before attempting the workout. However, the first time I didn't want to bother watching this first, and I was able to follow them about 90% of the time. The second time I decided to go through the Step Guide and it really helped with moves such as the tango step.
Overall, this is a great workout. My favorite parts are the "Spicy Salsa" and "Latin Lime Twist", but I feel like I burn most of my calories in the "Mucho Mambo Combo" so I don't dislike that part. It may be a bit too easy for the very advanced, but for beginner to intermediate, ESPECIALLY those who love to dance, you'll find this something you actually look forward to each day.
Fun Salsa workout - Rating: 5/5
Seemed to get a pretty decent cardio workout from this DVD. The choreography was fun, and it was a treat having Maria Foreo as a participant, not teacher. Actually, I kept my eye on her rather than the instructor, as she does everything really well.
The teacher explains the choreography really well, it doesn't drag, and you can work as hard or easy as you wish.
Sizzling Salsa with Stella Sandoval is "Sizzling." - Rating: 5/5
I found the sizzling salsa DVD exercise video to be excellent. I exercise regularly, including walking, spinning, cycling, body pump, etc. But like everyone else I get too busy sometimes and can't get to the gym. I like exercise videos and actually use them. I have been taking body jam classes at the gym, which are not easy, and can really appreciate the sizzling salsa dance steps. Stella is very clear in her instructions and she makes it easy to follow the steps. The choreography is outstanding and the exercise group maintains perfect tempo. Please note the steps are difficult but Stella and her class make the movements look and flow easily. With practice I was able to follow the steps and keep up with the class. For such a good exercise video the background music is lacking. In Stella's next salsa video I would recommend better tunes!
