A 35-minute cardio dance workout featuring Samba steps. Brazilian dancer and instructor Vanessa Issaac leads you through the routine.

Beginning to intermediate exercisers. If you have a flair for rhythm and dance, so much the better, but the steps are pretty simple. This workout should be fun for just about everyone.

If you long to dance, but you find the instruction on most aerobic DVDs too complicated or confusing, then this workout may be just what you need. With a dance floor set on a picturesque street and accompanied by live drummers, Vanessa Issaac leads you through basic Samba moves that have you moving in no time flat. The steps are easy to learn, and Issaac is an authentic, enthusiastic instructor. The time flies and before you know it, a half hour has already passed. By the end you'll probably already be adding your own flair. If you're dance challenged, however, don't despair — there's also a helpful, 10-minute instructional segment that will aid you in getting the moves down. Because this DVD is so easy to learn, you may wonder if there's any value in it for intermediate exercisers — there is. It's a fun workout and the moves are easy to spice up, so it's perfect for a light day, or any time you just feel like lifting your spirits.