Latin Rhythm Moves

Kathy Smith
Year Released: 1999

Categories: Floor Aerobics/Hi-Lo/Dance


cuing: ok
style: very Latin-dance influenced, club atmosphere with a live band--very laid-back and fun! form & form pointers: since this is a dance class in a club, the form wasn't emphasized as much as just having fun was. However, people have to follow very closely and really throw themselves into each move if they want to raise their heart rate.
creativity of choreography: excellent
personality: Kathy is having fun here--she is here to encourage and motivate--the other two instructors teach the moves--they are very knowlegable and look like they're having a ball.

Information about yourself
I've tried most of her cardio workouts and while I loved dancing around with this one, it didn't raise my heart rate enough to make me want to keep it.

The dance sections are very fun and well-taught, though I'm guessing that those who hate fancy footwork will also hate this tape.

Others have mentioned their knees hurting from all the twisting and gyrating. I heeded their warnings and put down a piece of thick cardboard on the carpet and danced in my socks and didn't have any troubles at all (though I don't think the AFAA safety guidelines would approve).

Instructor Comments:
I'd avoided Kathy Smith for years, thinking that she might be too easy for me. After seeing her "Fat Burning Workout" on a number of top 10 lists, I tried her out. As it turns out I thought I was at an intermediate/high-intermediate level but all of her beg-intermediate workouts really make me sweat! I've tried most of her cardio videos and now I'm addicted. Kathy Smith comes across as approachable, friendly, and very knowledgeable and concerned about safety. I feel like I can trust her workouts to be effective, safe, and fun.

cindy k.

05/27/2002