Customer Reviews

Ballroom 10 Dance Collection Series 1

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4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

This is a good product for those just beginning to dance. It gives basic overview of Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Rumba, Samba, Swing, Merengue, Salsa, Cha-Cha and Hustle. The instructors, Dennis Kalle and his wife Theresa do a good job. Dennis does all the talking with a New York accent touched with New York humor. Theresa is cute but quiet. I viewed and practiced along with the CD in advance of taking lessons with a live instructor which enhanced my lessons. I just wish Dennis and Theresa would issue a "Series 2" advanced CD on the dances they give the basics for on their Series 1 Collection.

I have purchased a number of different dance video lessons in the past six year and have much to compare to. For this reason I have to endorse the Kalle's DVDs as the most worthwhile of all. They show enough -- but not too much at one time. They are actually teaching, rather than just talking and demonstrating what they can do. One improvement I would suggest is to show the steps in the inset box from the OPPOSITE side, which as presently used wastes space as it only shows smaller what you are already seeing in the full screen.

I had the pleasure of working with this DVD, and I feel as if I know the couple, Mr. & Mrs Kalle, like good friends. Their professional manner, mixed with a relaxinging sence of humor, make this introduction to Ballroom dancing easy and fun to follow. The Kalles have developed their style to dance as well as share that style with their students. Buy it, try it, you'll be happy!

This CD was wonderful,The grace and style an d ease with which the Kalles teach is wonderful.There humor and class just add to the experience.Watch the CD and learn you will feel like there old friends..2 thumbs up DANCE AUTHORITY!!!

Quality of instruction is great, but screen resolution (clarity) could be better. Many dance steps are included with practice music following each set of instructions. Split-screen presentation helps to identify exact steps in each routine.

I have had a few ballroom dance classes and this series is a very good supplement to them. Series 1 handles the very beginning steps and does not go very far, but it is an excellent starter series. The instructors are very easy to watch and follow.

This DVD was great! Dennis Kalle hits on all the learning styles as he teaches: he speaks the direction, it's written for you to read, and you can see it as he teaches. For a beginner, he spends an appropriate amount of time practicing with and without music. As one who knows nothing about dance, after a few lessons from this DVD, I feel like I can get on the dance floor!

I've been ballroom dancing for over 40 years and bought this cd along with vols. 2 & 3 to brush up on some of the dances that we don't do frequently. If you don't keep dancing, you forget a lot of what used to come naturally. Their specialty seems to be Latin dances - swing is not their forte. All steps from discs 1 and 2 are reviewed in disc 3 and that is all I really needed to buy. The pace is slow and repetitive for experienced dancers, but might be just fine for real beginners. Since they cover so many styles the cd set can't go much beyond the basics. The instruction is pretty clear and the camera shots are good enough to learn the steps. If you are a total beginner you might want to start with disc 1; if you are brushing up or adding a couple of styles disc 2 covers all the steps in disc 1. If you have a lot of experience all you need is disc 3.

This is a good basic guide for the dance steps to get you going to the dance floor. It isn't fancy or glamorous, and Dennis does all the talking, but it is easy to follow. Unfortunately, it gets a little boring and and music is just ok.

Having taken private lessons and been frustrated, this series is excellent. Unlike the private lessons my wife and I took, this really teaches the man how to lead! Nothing is more important than a proper lead. You really want DVD 2 at the same time, they work well together.