Hip Brazil by Vanessa Isaac

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82495820257845065592011-11-27T15:18:14.898-08:00Hip Brazil by Vanessa IsaacHip Brazil by Vanessa Isaachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08929275953449064482noreply@blogger.comBlogger261100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8249582025784506559.post-11240653731067025642010-12-09T12:17:00.000-08:002010-12-09T12:27:54.880-08:00Passion

Anything with the word passion gets me, and passion fruit I happen to LOOOOVE! Have you seen the flower? Isn't it one the most beautiful nature creations or what? The white flowers, with purple to pink crown blooms, remind me of summers in Brazil. How about the smell of the fruit? It smells like love, I mean passion. I tend to get those confused! I guess because those two overlap in my world.

Hip Brazil by Vanessa Isaachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08929275953449064482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8249582025784506559.post-54896167900303011092010-08-02T15:12:00.000-07:002010-08-02T15:18:26.969-07:00Make 3 Wishes!

If you have been in Salvador, Bahia you know that is impossible to walk without a street vendor stopping you to tie one around your wrist. They take forever to fall off, I mean forever, but they're so fun and colorful when they're new! The "fitinhas" are tied, 3 wishes are made and Nosso Senhor do Bonfim will help your wishes come true. I just hope you'll remember your wish when the fitas finally

Hip Brazil by Vanessa Isaachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08929275953449064482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8249582025784506559.post-24071218492595890312010-02-18T13:23:00.000-08:002010-02-18T13:25:22.436-08:00UNIDOS DA TIJUCA 2010

2010 Rio Champion: Samba School Unidos da Tijuca!!!!

Hip Brazil by Vanessa Isaachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08929275953449064482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8249582025784506559.post-7710342212752253692010-02-13T12:33:00.000-08:002010-02-13T12:50:47.753-08:00Alicia Keys and Beyonce Going Brazilian Style!

Beyonce and Alicia Keys filming in Rio de Janeiro the video for their duet "Put It In A Love Song" of Alicia's album The Element of Freedom. Arriving just in time for the biggest party on earth, the Carnaval, the two singers were looking gorgeous in brazilian style! Alicia posted a photo of herself on her Twitter. Admiring Rio she wrote "First look on top of the mountain of brasil off to an

Hip Brazil by Vanessa Isaachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08929275953449064482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8249582025784506559.post-82994408810068168832010-02-13T12:19:00.000-08:002010-02-13T12:22:17.277-08:00Pagode for real!

The real deal... In the 70s, the fathers of pagode as quality music of roots, partido alto. Innovators before so many imitators, the samba as "articulation between the people through the music that everybody sings and dances". Their tan tans, padeiros, repiniques de mão and lots of swing. SALVE FUNDO DE QUINTAL!

Hip Brazil by Vanessa Isaachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08929275953449064482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8249582025784506559.post-68697934226884881282010-02-09T12:47:00.000-08:002010-02-09T13:01:00.487-08:00Back from Brazil

After spending 35 days south I'm back full of energy and eager to share more dance and music with you. For a month I only spoke portuguese, eat delicious Brazilian food cooked by the best chef in the world, my mom, and spent time with my family. Its wonderful to go back to our roots and be able to find the core of ourselves in the strength of our loved one. It was a gift to me to be able to share

Hip Brazil by Vanessa Isaachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08929275953449064482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8249582025784506559.post-90542037071160653182009-10-03T11:24:00.000-07:002009-10-03T11:31:57.282-07:00Blame it on Rio! Yes, incredible the Olympics are going South!

Rio de Janeiro will host the 2016 Summer Olympics! This is the first time a South America city hosts it! I did not think it would happen. So exciting, I hope it works for the athletes, tourists and Brazil!!!Watch the clip below to see the moment that Rio was announced as the winner. Pele crying, Paulo Coelho hugging everyone and everything goes samba .... so Brazil!

Hip Brazil by Vanessa Isaachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08929275953449064482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8249582025784506559.post-72816591514332115702009-09-08T15:16:00.000-07:002009-09-08T15:28:03.715-07:00FOR THOSE IN LOS ANGELES, MONTECITO AND SB AREA!

Why bother with boring exercise when you can loose pounds in a fun and joyful way!"This Holiday season be ready and fabulous!!!"The infectious spirit of the instructor, Vanessa Isaac will keep you going long after you break a sweat!" FITNESS MAGAZINE"An Exhilarating Total Body Workout!" Shape MagazineA private program inspired by HOT BRAZILIAN and Latin moves, pilates and yoga. You will tone your

Hip Brazil by Vanessa Isaachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08929275953449064482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8249582025784506559.post-28102024631117387142009-07-07T16:18:00.000-07:002009-07-07T16:20:24.407-07:00Salvador Bahia- Land of Magic!

Have you ever wanted to visit Brazil? Here is a short intro to Salvador-Bahia, Brazil's first capitol and the motherland of Afro Brazilian traditions (next: places you must visit will be up soon!). In Salvador brazilian rhythms and dance thrive!!!! Please share, comment and rate. THANK YOU!

Hip Brazil by Vanessa Isaachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08929275953449064482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8249582025784506559.post-24888746980696624402009-06-29T14:19:00.000-07:002009-06-29T14:29:19.750-07:00Hip Brazil t-shirts are Here!!! So beautiful...at hipbrazil.com

Perfect for dancing.... and they are so cute!Hip Brazil Tank Top and Hip Brazil t-shirt (women only!) athipbrazil.com Back:"Samba Queen" OR "Dancing is My Passion".Get yours now!!!

Hip Brazil by Vanessa Isaachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08929275953449064482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8249582025784506559.post-38393888893901724942009-06-24T20:56:00.000-07:002009-06-24T20:58:29.309-07:00Festa Juninas of my Childhood!

Today is S. John's day and for Brazil is a day of forro, bonfires, canjica and quadrilha, similar to square dancing. As we say "Sao Jõao dos meu sonhos!" "St John of my dreams". Festa Juninas of my childhood: very alive in Brazil specially in the Northeast of Brazil! If you want to know the origins of popular music in Brazil you have to experience Festa Junina! It's a day I think about Luis

Hip Brazil by Vanessa Isaachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08929275953449064482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8249582025784506559.post-37306584883306956032009-03-25T19:17:00.000-07:002009-03-25T20:14:47.865-07:00Free Samba Dance Class Video Part 1...from Hip Brazil!

Hey everyone I just post a new free samba class on youtube:FREE SAMBA DANCE VIDEOSAMBA DANCE RIO STYLE PART 1 of 3. This is a DANCE CLASS and not only a workout. Click on the link above for the class and PLEASE GO TO www.hipbrazil.com for more DVDS, music and shows about Brazil. Music is also available at our site! Enjoy!

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Hey guys,Our New Site is Up. I'm so happy and eager to share with you!Please go to Hip Brazil to check it out. This season we are celebrating the city of Salvador in Bahia and its contagious rhythms, dance, cuisine and culture! Please stay tuned as we'll update the site with videos about this tropical place. Watch the videos for a preview of what's to come. And remember you can always go full

Hip Brazil by Vanessa Isaachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08929275953449064482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8249582025784506559.post-21760264379781604682009-01-13T22:59:00.000-08:002009-03-06T23:15:53.837-08:00

Hi everyone,This is a note to announce the new videos up on youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilxXxnUrdEM&feature=relatedandhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5h_DPFAALQ&feature=relatedPlease rate, comment and share. Thank you!!!!Vanessa

Hip Brazil by Vanessa Isaachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08929275953449064482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8249582025784506559.post-62962800928722092182009-01-03T15:20:00.001-08:002009-01-03T15:24:53.926-08:00New Hip Brazil Music Available at cdbaby!

Please go to cdbaby to check it out!http://cdbaby.com/cd/hipbrazilHip Brazil Grooves, Vol. 1: High Energy and Sultry Music from the Brazilian and Samba Party Dance Workout DVDs Plus!This CD features the music of the Brazilian and Samba Dance DVDs plus original tracks.Cool Brazilian beats and original samba, samba reggae, bossa nova, afro Brazilian and pop sounds. A beautiful mix of styles from

Hip Brazil by Vanessa Isaachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08929275953449064482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8249582025784506559.post-65213809383632262532008-09-17T12:45:00.000-07:002008-10-01T18:00:33.014-07:00Having Hips and The Delights of Dancing!

I grew up loving dance. My mother is from the state of Bahia, in the Northeast of Brazil, where the influence of Africa culture is very prominent. Bahia is an artistic area, where music and dance are heard and felt everywhere. When I was young I lived there. When you walk down the street in this tropical land, you are greeted by Afro-Brazilian rhythms floating out of the windows and doors you

Hip Brazil by Vanessa Isaachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08929275953449064482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8249582025784506559.post-72714857292387736532008-05-30T10:27:00.000-07:002008-10-21T13:41:39.490-07:00COMING SOON OUR NEW HIP BRAZIL SHOW!

Coming soon our new Hip Brazil By Vanessa Isaac Show and site. Our site is in the process of being redone. I'm very exicited to share with all of you our Hip Brazil "vibes". I will keep you posted. I can let you know that you'll find information on dance, music, fitness, culture and lifestyle! You'll even be able to take a dance class online, really cool! Please keep spreading the word about it!

Hip Brazil by Vanessa Isaachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08929275953449064482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8249582025784506559.post-18607892705567105172008-05-23T18:09:00.000-07:002008-05-23T18:19:47.892-07:00CARNAVAL IN BRAZIL

Anastasia Brush Hipbrazil Dancer/Photo by Stephen HospodarCarnival has it's roots in the pre-Christian era as the spring festival like the Roman New Year Celebration of Saturnalia or even the previous Greek Cult of Dionysus. Its character has always been a celebration of the earth's energy, the mixing of social classes and the release of the built up energies of the winter season. It survived in

Hip Brazil by Vanessa Isaachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08929275953449064482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8249582025784506559.post-14930733302366109062008-05-06T11:28:00.000-07:002008-05-06T12:40:41.874-07:00i-pod sounds!

None of those Cds are new releases. I found myself enjoying them last week and and they are great!Ney Matogrosso Interpreta CartolaNey Matogrosso has a beautiful and unique counter-tenor voice. In this CDNey pays tribute to legendary composer, musician and poet Cartola. Cartola is one of the most importantSamba artists. Here Ney sings the classics as "As Rosas Não Falam", "O Mundo É Um Moinho",

Hip Brazil by Vanessa Isaachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08929275953449064482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8249582025784506559.post-67108998839743966302008-04-27T18:04:00.000-07:002008-04-27T18:38:54.510-07:00Forro is for All!

I went to a party a few day ago! I'm telling you this because was amazed by how everyone was into Forró! That was the dance music of choice for this very international group that included Americans, Argentineans, Japanese, Italians and of course, brazilians! They were dancing and singing and making me feel I was in Recife. Recife was, in a summer long gone, where I learned to dance forró! Forró

Hip Brazil by Vanessa Isaachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08929275953449064482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8249582025784506559.post-35601185697911867452008-04-21T19:43:00.000-07:002008-04-22T13:16:22.169-07:00Music: Mangue Bit Beat!

The other day when I wrote about the tradition of Maracatu I mentioned to you Chico Science. Below I post a couple of CDs names just in case you want to check them out!.Many of Brazil's great musicians come from the Nordeste (northeast) of Brazil. Pernambuco is one of the largest states of this region (over 3,800 square miles). The city of Recife is the state's capitol. I will be writing more

Hip Brazil by Vanessa Isaachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08929275953449064482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8249582025784506559.post-45067492195885489512008-04-10T18:58:00.000-07:002008-04-11T00:27:00.092-07:00To Drink Or Not (To Drink)! A Caipirinha Recipe!

I'm sitting here at my house, a bit bored with my evening, and I just decided to make a caipirinha! No rehearsal for me tonight, but, its not that I don't have things to do! I actually have more to do than I can handle! I have a pile of papers to review, thousands of people to e-mail back and a new DVD to produce. And those listed are just the most urgent business matters. I thought about other

Hip Brazil by Vanessa Isaachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08929275953449064482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8249582025784506559.post-39996681379991987472008-04-01T23:14:00.000-07:002008-04-01T23:38:18.689-07:00Maracatu Traditions!

From the state of Pernambuco, MARACATU is a cultural manifestation that mixes elements of theater and music. Its origins goes back to the Reis do Congo (Kings of the Congo) procession that existed since the Brazilian Colonial era until the slavery abolition in 1888. Acting as an intermediary between the Portuguese Colonizers (or the Brazilian government) and the black slaves, the King of Congos

Hip Brazil by Vanessa Isaachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08929275953449064482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8249582025784506559.post-23124765050224795152008-03-30T15:06:00.000-07:002008-04-22T13:19:51.068-07:00Samba!

Whenever I hear the samba groove I can never seat still. Something inside of me starts to spin and I feel the rush of energy in my veins. Samba can communicate happiness and sensuality. It also can articulate my sadness, my passions and my desires. As the great composer Vinicious de Moraes wrote “ samba is like a prayer”. Samba is expression of the immense cultural wealth of Brazil! Samba is

Hip Brazil by Vanessa Isaachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08929275953449064482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8249582025784506559.post-35882858469388666362008-03-26T22:16:00.000-07:002008-03-27T10:43:12.059-07:00Singers

I have got e-mails from people wanting to know who are my favorite Brazilian singers. This is a list I had put in my site months ago. I added a couple of artists here. To tell you the truth this is a small list of what I love. There are so many great Brazilian singers... I thought this is a good start, I will be posting specific songs later this month. The singers below are very well known so I

Hip Brazil by Vanessa Isaachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08929275953449064482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8249582025784506559.post-15778068719438411812008-03-24T12:49:00.000-07:002008-04-01T23:31:09.226-07:00Dancing!

Movement. Dance is much more than high art, folklore or consumer pop! Dancing is also about joy. It is joyful. It is about having a good time. Dance nourishes the soul. Dance is celebration! When I always growing up I always loved to dance. My mother is from the state of Bahia, in the Northeast of Brazil. In Bahia the Africa influence is very prominent. It is also a very artistic area. Music and

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