Dance Off the Inches: Hip Hop Body Blast

Dance-fitness expert Jennifer Galardi's third Dance Off the Inches program breaks down 10 separate hip-hop step combinations (each given a memorable if silly name like “Happy Feet” and “Bait and Switch”), and then mixes them up into three fat-burning workouts. The “Step Guide” walks through the moves slowly, separating footwork from arm maneuvers, then combining the two and adding speed. The movements are then incorporated into each of the three dances: “In the Club,” “Groovin,'” and “Kicking It.” Bookended with gentle warm-ups and cool-downs, these routines offer good cardio sessions that don't feel like work. Galardi is an encouraging instructor, and her two backup dancers illustrate variations with the moves. Both fun and effective, this is recommended. Aud: P. (H. Seggel)