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58 of 58 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I am very pleased with this DVD. I watched it a couple of times to see what it was like and whether it was technically difficult or not, and I was immediatley drawn in by the presenter's positive attiude and enthusiam for bollywood dance and it made me want to do it.
What she says in the introduction is very true. Once you've started you don't want to stop. She explains that a lot of the moves are from Banghra which is an ancient kind of Indian dance, that is combined with modern, hip hop and even ballet. It all goes very well together.
The whole workout itself is quite short, due to the fast paced music so it doesn't take that long. Hemalayaa commentates, telling you what move to do while she and the other two girls demonstrate the moves she is talking about. And you can really see the energy and spirit come out of them, it will also come out of you as well which is a very liberating experience. The cool down in particular stretches and sculpts the body back to it's normal state and you are left feeling happy with yourself.
It's like no other ordinary fitness DVD I've owned. Hemalayaa has a passion for what she does and it really rubs off on you.
To get the full experience you should watch it a couple of times and get used to the beat, it's very fast. Then let yourself go and dance to it, I would also strongly suggest that you bounce your body a lot to it as well as this is the way you're mean't to do it.
Have fun xxx
What she says in the introduction is very true. Once you've started you don't want to stop. She explains that a lot of the moves are from Banghra which is an ancient kind of Indian dance, that is combined with modern, hip hop and even ballet. It all goes very well together.
The whole workout itself is quite short, due to the fast paced music so it doesn't take that long. Hemalayaa commentates, telling you what move to do while she and the other two girls demonstrate the moves she is talking about. And you can really see the energy and spirit come out of them, it will also come out of you as well which is a very liberating experience. The cool down in particular stretches and sculpts the body back to it's normal state and you are left feeling happy with yourself.
It's like no other ordinary fitness DVD I've owned. Hemalayaa has a passion for what she does and it really rubs off on you.
To get the full experience you should watch it a couple of times and get used to the beat, it's very fast. Then let yourself go and dance to it, I would also strongly suggest that you bounce your body a lot to it as well as this is the way you're mean't to do it.
Have fun xxx
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I wasn't sure about this DVD when I first did it - I am used to the person talking directly but this had a voiceover and it moved quite quickly but once I got the hang of it I really enjoyed it! It worked me into a sweat and made me pretty tired but I'm sure that once I am a bit fitter I will enjoy it as a dance thing as well as a workout! I got used to the voiceover thing and realised that it is good that once I know the moves I can turn the voice off!
I wasn't sure about rolling the head backwards in some of the moves so I just left that bit out, and I found the first bit made me quite dizzy with all the spinning and head shaking, so I just did a bit and moved on.
Other than that I found that I could pick up the moves reasonably quickly (it did take a couple of goes!)
A really fun way to exercise!
I wasn't sure about rolling the head backwards in some of the moves so I just left that bit out, and I found the first bit made me quite dizzy with all the spinning and head shaking, so I just did a bit and moved on.
Other than that I found that I could pick up the moves reasonably quickly (it did take a couple of goes!)
A really fun way to exercise!
50 of 52 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The video is filmed in a nice set, well lit and you can see everything clearly. On some occasions the camera is on a face when I'd have wanted to see the feet, and some close-ups are not in time with the rhythm of the music but overall the editing is OK. Hemalayaa and her 2 "sisters" who dance along most of the time are wearing workout clothes, the feet are clearly visible. I only wonder why they are wearing Egyptian coin belts in an "Indian" dance workout...
The intro features Hemalayaa with a speach that was a bit over-enthusiastic for my taste. You know, stuff like "once you start, you never can stop" in a tone as if she was on some kind of happy pills...
What irritated me was that according to her Bollywood dance is "not about elaborate choreography." Helloooo? If we define Bollywood dance as "dance like in Hindi films" - well it's ALL about choreography, and most of it is quite fast and elaborate!
There's a warm up section that I have mixed feelings about. Some of it is good, but there are at least 4 different head movements that can hurt your neck. I thought it was well known 20 years ago that rolling your head all around can be bad for the neck?
Also, I think she should have mentioned that knees have to be aligned with the feet when bending them because she does a lot of plunges.
The dance workout section mostly teaches Bhangra movements and the music is modern Bhangra as well (Bhangra is a North Indian folk dance, originally danced by men).
They are a good joice for a workout but only a small part of the movements and styles used in Bollywood dance numbers.
There's one hopping step she calls the "Hare Krishna" but never explains why and I really don't get the connection.
There's not a lot emphasis on the arms and hands, so you mostly work out the legs and there is a section called "ground play" that also works out the abs. Not really dance, but workout.
As this is a workout where you are supposed to be constantly moving, the movements aren't really broken down, just sometimes done slowly and then faster.
It certainly made me sweat, so this mission was accomplished :-)
Hemalayaa gives voice-over comments and repeatedly tells us to "have fun with it!" and "smile!" Well, if you don't want that, you have the option to do the workout with music alone.
I liked the cool down section (except more head rolling) although I missed a good stretch for the legs which would have needed the most.
There's an extra performance showing Hemalayaa with or without the two other dancers basically bopping around to the music we already heard in the workout, using the movements that were taught. Unfortunately it's all cut in MTV style, sometimes in slow motion - so it's not like you could really dance along.
All in all, it's OK for a workout video. You will learn some fun dance movements that you can use at the next Bollywood/Bhangra party but it will not make you a Bollywood dancer.
The intro features Hemalayaa with a speach that was a bit over-enthusiastic for my taste. You know, stuff like "once you start, you never can stop" in a tone as if she was on some kind of happy pills...
What irritated me was that according to her Bollywood dance is "not about elaborate choreography." Helloooo? If we define Bollywood dance as "dance like in Hindi films" - well it's ALL about choreography, and most of it is quite fast and elaborate!
There's a warm up section that I have mixed feelings about. Some of it is good, but there are at least 4 different head movements that can hurt your neck. I thought it was well known 20 years ago that rolling your head all around can be bad for the neck?
Also, I think she should have mentioned that knees have to be aligned with the feet when bending them because she does a lot of plunges.
The dance workout section mostly teaches Bhangra movements and the music is modern Bhangra as well (Bhangra is a North Indian folk dance, originally danced by men).
They are a good joice for a workout but only a small part of the movements and styles used in Bollywood dance numbers.
There's one hopping step she calls the "Hare Krishna" but never explains why and I really don't get the connection.
There's not a lot emphasis on the arms and hands, so you mostly work out the legs and there is a section called "ground play" that also works out the abs. Not really dance, but workout.
As this is a workout where you are supposed to be constantly moving, the movements aren't really broken down, just sometimes done slowly and then faster.
It certainly made me sweat, so this mission was accomplished :-)
Hemalayaa gives voice-over comments and repeatedly tells us to "have fun with it!" and "smile!" Well, if you don't want that, you have the option to do the workout with music alone.
I liked the cool down section (except more head rolling) although I missed a good stretch for the legs which would have needed the most.
There's an extra performance showing Hemalayaa with or without the two other dancers basically bopping around to the music we already heard in the workout, using the movements that were taught. Unfortunately it's all cut in MTV style, sometimes in slow motion - so it's not like you could really dance along.
All in all, it's OK for a workout video. You will learn some fun dance movements that you can use at the next Bollywood/Bhangra party but it will not make you a Bollywood dancer.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Its fun without too much effort.
This is a great way to tone up and it's Cardiovascular as`well.
It is has the fun element and is a work out too, that works......Enjoy
It is has the fun element and is a work out too, that works......Enjoy
Published 6 months ago by Onzo
fittness
i love it easy to follow and authentic moves great for the waiste line and hips i was very impressed the music in the background could be better but i just turn the volume down and... Read more
Published 11 months ago by skarlet kray
Bollywood is fun!
This DVD is just full of fun! At first I got tired after 20 minutes but I had fun. A great work out, even if you lose your place you can always just shimmy and Hemalayaa (the... Read more
Published 17 months ago by LC2426
Bollywood dancing
What a dvd!! it really is an excellent work out, don't pay expensive gym fees buy this instead, get your mates together and have a night in Bollywood dancing, its fast and fun to... Read more
Published 19 months ago by mazzie
A royal waste of my money!
I hoped thet beyond the terrible outfits would lie a gem so I took the risk. I really wanted to dance and move and be happy happy happy... alas. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Autumn Past
Fun
This is an unusual workout. It is definitely mostly about having fun. I enjoy dancing along, but I would prefer a more structured dance workout.
Published 20 months ago by ELF
The Bollywood dance workout
Great fun and easy to follow, although some steps a little tricky first time. Very good exercise, too.
Published on 13 Feb 2010 by A. Newton
Real fun workout
I brought this after christmas to try and burn off some mice pies :)) and its so much fun !
I liked it that much i ordered 2 more of the bollywood work out dvd's and my... Read more
I liked it that much i ordered 2 more of the bollywood work out dvd's and my... Read more
Published on 12 Feb 2010 by T. kerkush
Lots of fun!
This DVD is great!! I really love bhangra and bollywood and wanted to try some of it myself just also to get fit, lose a bit of weight and have fun at the same time. Read more
Published on 12 Jan 2010 by J. Murray
Bollywood Dance Workout
As a relative newcomer to Bollywood dance exercise I found this dvd an enjoyable experience. I managed most of the routines and ended up hot if not a little sweaty! Read more
Published on 31 Oct 2009 by Jools Goz
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