Product Details

• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Parade Video
• VHS Release Date: November 11, 1998
• Run Time: 50 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6300989488
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #163,949 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Well organized and appropriately paced, dance instructor Cal Pozo's The Basic Lessons covers the fundamentals of ballroom dances including the foxtrot, rumba, cha-cha, mambo, lindy, and more. Each dance is taught in four sections: an explanation and history of the dance, animated footprints stepping out the moves, the perspectives (front and back) of each partner, and finally, a full-out demonstration. There are a few drawbacks. The music is ultra-cheesy (remember the canned music that used to blare from the organ store at your local mall?), and the sets and dancers' wardrobes recall the worst moments of '80s fashion. But practice while no one is looking, maintain your sense of humor, and--even if you can't chew gum and walk without stumbling--this video will have you swirling on the dance floor in no time. --Beth Massa

From the back cover

No more sitting down at weddings, family parties, or New Year's Eve parties. No More Fear of having two left feet or of not having any rhythm. Dancer/instructor Cal Pozo will have you dancing the waltz, tango, swing and many others in this Platinum selling video. Cal and his troupe of instructors will teach you the basic step patterns to all dances in a simple, three step learning system: Step One: Easy to follow animated footprints repeatedly show the foot movements and directions of the pattern being featured. Step Two: A male and a female instructor demonstrate their respective patterns from the "Reverse View"--with their backs to the camera. Step Three: The pattern is demonstrated with the instructors dancing as a couple and emphasizing pointers on leading, following and appearance. You'll also learn how to avoid stepping on your partner's feet: how to follow or lead and much more. Alone or with a partner, you'll use these videotapes over and over. Guaranteed! Cal Pozo is a former U.S. Professional Dance Champion, Broadway choreographer and performer.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars GOOD STUFF, October 30, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Cal Pozo's Learn to Dance in Minutes: The Basic Lessons [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I would not recommend this video for people who pick moves up quickly because they are very basic but for someone like me who lacks any dancing ability, it has helped immensely. For those who have no coordination and would like some these videos are a good plac to start!!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, November 4, 2000

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This review is from: Cal Pozo's Learn to Dance in Minutes: The Basic Lessons [VHS] (VHS Tape)

My husband and I want to learn to dance so we bought this video. It was great for someone like us who have little dance experience and who want to learn the basic steps. It didn't provide us with much we could use immediately on the dance floor but it did provide a base for us to start from. That is very important. Some of the videos and classes assume you know more than you do. We were very impressed and plan to buy more of his videos.

20 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The basic dance steps he outlines were helpful for classes., January 26, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Cal Pozo's Learn to Dance in Minutes: The Basic Lessons [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I really enjoyed the video. It helped me a lot with the basic moves I am learning in my dance classes. I seem to have two left feet in dancing. I'm more accustomed to competitive sports. Now that I know of other videos, especially Salsa Merengue and The Latin Dances, I'm going to purchase them.