Helene Andreu
AEROBIC RAZZMATAZZ 12 WORKOUTS BY 12 MINUTES is suitable for everyone young or old, men, women, or children anyone interested in staying fit while having fun. It was chosen by "Dance Spirit Magazine" (April 2002) as one of 20 picks of "exciting and illuminating dance finds". "Foreword's" review (3/03) said the book "presents both a refreshing as well as a novel approach to aerobic exercises"...and is also "meant to revitalize the whole person, both mentally and physically".
The book consists of 12 chapters; each chapter is to be done in 12 minutes of practice time once you are familiar with the contents: warmups, aerobic razzmatazz routine and cooldowns. This is a workout that can fit into anyone's schedule quite easily. Shorter sessions can be had by splitting the workout into 3 five-minute sessions to be done at various times in the day. For longer workouts, simply do the warmups, the razzmatazz routine, 15 minutes of running or quick walking followed by cooldown, or do 2 or 3 of the chapters consecutively: all their warmups, the razzmatazz routines, then all the cooldowns.
All areas of the body are involved in the warmups and cooldowns: abdomen, quadriceps, hamstrings, arms, feet, head, and even the eyes. There are movements for stretching, strengthening, and cardiovascular fitness. They are clearly explained. Hints on fitness, numerous photographs and a glossary enhance the book. The aerobic razzmatazz routines are varied and fun and are based on folk dance, jazz, improvisational movement, jogging, etc. and may be both walked through at first and then vigorously executed with jumps and larger movements. You'll have a great time doing them alone or with friends or family.
Helene Andreu is a teacher, dancer, and choreographer. She started dance late at 17 but made up for it by being involved in dance ever since. She received her training at numerous excellent schools in New York, including the prestigious School of American Ballet (the official school of the New York City Ballet). She holds an M.A. in Dance Education from Teachers' College, Columbia University, as well as several licenses in Dance for High School, Junior High School, Early Childhood and Community Centers from the New York City Board of Education.
She has performed and choreographed for musicals, operas and operettas in summer stock and Off-Broadway shows.
Her teaching experience covers all ages from 2-year-olds through senior citizens, in private studios, after-school and community centers, settlement houses, Y's, Adult Education Centers and colleges throughout the New York area. She's enjoyed teaching all forms of dance and movement: ballet, tap, jazz, modern, folk and ethnic, improvisational dance, jazzaerobics, aerobics, slimnastics and parent-child movement.
JAZZ DANCE, AN ADULT BEGINNER'S GUIDE, is the title of her first book, published by Prentice-Hall in 1983.
RAZZMATAZZ No. 5 JUNGLE BUNGLE 36
5-1. Throw and Pull - Warm Up/Cool Down 37
5-2. Extension to the Front - Warm Up/Cool Down 38
5-3. Hips and Abdomen Warm Up/Cool Down 39
5-4. Shake It All Out - Warm Up/Cool Down 40
5-5. JUNGLE BUNGLE RAZZMATAZZ 41
5-6. Torso Twist - Cool Down/Warm Up 42
5-7. Contract and Relax - Cool Down/Warm Up 43
RAZZMATAZZ No. 6 JAZZ MARACAZZ 44
6-1. Hip, Hip - Warm Up/Cool Down 45
6-2. Ankles and Feet - Warm Up/Cool Down 46
6-3. 3-Step Turn - Warm Up/Cool Down 47
6-4. Head and Eyes - Warm Up/Cool Down 48
6-5. JAZZ MARACAZZ RAZZMATAZZ 49
6-6. Abdomen Strengthener - Cool Down/Warm Up 50
6-7. Leg Flexing - Cool Down/Warm Up 51
RAZZMATAZZ No. 7 CAKEWALK ANTICS 52
7-1. Shifty Ribs - Warm Up/Cool Down 53
7-2. Hips and Hamstrings Warm Up/Cool Down 54
7-3. Thighs and Buttocks Warm Up/Cool Down 55
7-4. Firm Buttocks - Warm Up/Cool Down 56
7-5. CAKEWALK ANTICS RAZZMATAZZ 57
7-6. Knee Raise - Cool Down/Warm Up 58
7-7. Arm Circles - Cool Down/Warm Up 59
RAZZMATAZZ No. 8 EMOTIONAL RELEASE WALK 60
8-1. Sit up and Strengthen - Warm Up/Cool Down 61
8-2. Stretch Leg Side Warm Up/Cool Down 62
8-3. Strengthening Leg Circles Warm Up/Cool Down 63
8-4. Stretch and Strengthen Legs and Torso Warm Up/Cool Down 64
8-5. EMOTIONAL RELEASE WALK RAZZMATAZZ 65
8-6. Shoulder Rolls Cool Down/Warm Up 66
8-7. Knee Raise and Extensions Cool Down/Warm Up 67
RAZZMATAZZ No. 9 CHARLESTON RAGE 69
9-1. Side Extensions Warm Up/Cool Down 70
9-2. Frontal Leg Circles Warm Up/Cool Down 71
9-3. Strong Back Warm Up/Cool Down 72
9-4. Legs Apart Warm Up/Cool Down 73
9-5. Torso Twist Warm Up/Cool Down 74
9-6. CHARLESTON RAGE RAZZMATAZZ 75
9-7. Flatback Contraction - Cool Down/ Warm Up 76
