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Christy Lane's Complete Guide to Line Dancing [VHS]

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I have used this video to intoduce my elementary students to basic line dance steps. Christy has a wonderful way of teaching in a fun, yet understandable manner. My upper elementary students were able to catch on to the steps without frustration, unlike other line dance videos I've used. Christy breaks down the harder steps into small segments so that it doesn't overwhelm the new learner. If you want to learn a variety of line dances with ease, this is the video to purchase. Christy also comes to the Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Convention each year and attracts a huge crowd that is eager to learn her old favorites, as well as the latest dance moves. If you have the opportunity to see her in person, she will inspire you to attempt any style of dance. She has many other wonderful videos that I have also used. I have never been dissatisfied with any of her products.

My hat is off to Christy Lane for producing this great dance video! Finally a tape where the instructor puts her back to the camera so I don't have to turn my head 180 degrees to learn the steps. I bought this video because most line dance videos only have about 5 dances and this one has 22 so I definitely got my moneys worth. Christy did a great job in the terminology section breaking each step down so when I got to the intermediate and advanced line dances, I was able to breeze through them. This video was a great resource for all the #1 classic line dances that hit big. I highly recommend it - take it from a real Texan!

Sheesh, I never had to hit rewind so many times in my life!!!! If I'm buying this Old Dance video at a very high price, it's obvious that I'm a severe beginner in this style of dance, at a late state... Reviewing the terminology was good and the first few dances it was broken down nicely. She takes each pattern one at a time and starts from the beginning of the dance after each,,, but... once you pass the third dance it's like... Oh gee, let me show you this while I dance it. No more breaking down, no more start from the beginning for each pattern it's like... oh watch me ... this is it ok let's do it to music. And the music, by the way ... ewwww, but ok there might be some copyright issues in putting the actual songs on the tape, but then again... at..., you'd think you were already paying royalties. I'd do the same if I just went to a club and watched them dance it and tried to jump in on the second way around.... I'm very disappointed.

This video made it so easy to learn all the dances. I had sat on the sidelines too embarrased to try in public. After using the video I was able to join in. This is a great way way to learn!

This line dancing guide is great for those that are committed to learning how to line dance AND have taken some beginner level classes before. The video moves through each dance step very quickly and begins the dance moves shortly after. For beginners, you would have to replay many many times. For intermediate dancers, the video may be a comfortable pace. I've enjoyed learning several of the intermediate level dances that are still popular in dance clubs today. It was truly an enjoyable purchase!

I reserved this at the library by accident. I liked her hip hop dancing dvd.
There are three levels of dancing - beginner, intermediate & advanced. There is also a video terminology where she demonstrates what a step, hook, kick, three-step, tap, ball chain, grapevine, swivel, toe or heal fan, etc. are & they are very easy movements.
Christy (on cover) teaches you alone. She's very lively/enthusiastic & speaks quickly & gets to the point quick which is refreshing. She's a little OVERLY enthusiastic, a bit corny, but better then dry/boring instructor any day.
Christy teaches you about once the moves w/o music in 1/4-1/2 speed, then again in normal speed with music (she still calls out the name of the step here). During teaching, she has her back to you, calling out the type of step as she goes. If there is turning & repeating involved, she teaches you the part up to the turn, has you practice normal speed quick w/o music, then goes on since directional changes can seem more confusing then they are.
She encourages you to rewind. I think she teaches well, going 1/2 time when teaching, back turned, calling out the name of the steps instead of just counting in 8s. I wish all dance videos did that. The only thing people could wish for is more practice, but since this is low budget (though professional sound, lighting/camera work), you gotta cut costs somewhere.

I knew the" electric slide" and that was the extent of my line dancing skills, until I watched this. I am now such a fan! What a great video and style of dance! This video will get you up to snuff, so when you go out to the country western bars you can join in on the fun. This is a great dance style for those who are shy, because you are dancing with a group all doing the same movements so there is no fear.
I'm not a fan of most country music either; however, Christy did a wonderful job of selecting songs that are fun and easy to dance.

This video is great. The nature of videos is that you can pause and rewind, and Christy's organized, clear method of teaching makes this a really great video to learn. She keeps it interesting and energetic too...you don't get bored. This is a GREAT way to learn these dances!

5 stars. I loved this DVD. It has 22 dances on it unlike other DVD's! It also had all the steps I needed to learn. It really helped with my self confidence.

I totally recommend this video. Christy Lane really knows her stuff!

This truely is a favorite. I love the dances and I love the way the DVD is set up to review steps easily, making the dances easy to learn. I also have the CD to practice to, and I love it as well. I also enjoy Chrisy Lane's enthusiastic presentation. It's a great DVD.