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Dance Lessons 101: The Basics and Beyond (2007)

Shawn Trautman , Joanna Trautman  |  Unrated |  DVD
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (79 customer reviews)

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Product Details

  • Actors: Shawn Trautman, Joanna Trautman
  • Format: Color, Dolby, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Region: All Regions
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: Unrated
  • Studio: Xpress Innovations, Inc.
  • DVD Release Date: November 27, 2007
  • Run Time: 124 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (79 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000X1GTCO
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,932 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Dance Lessons 101 is the best starting point for Ballroom, Country, Swing, and Latin Dancing. This DVD is proof you can learn to dance without live lessons! You will be dancing the Slow Dance, Waltz, Swing, Salsa, Two-Step, Cha-Cha, Hustle, and West Coast Swing in a matter of minutes. Also referred to as the Ultimate Couples Dancing Instruction Video for Beginners, Dance Lessons 101 was designed and developed with the end-user in mind. Customer feedback received from Shawn Trautmans acclaimed DVD, the Couples Ultimate Dance Sampler, was the key to developing such a user-friendly and easy-to-follow curriculum. Now, with just one DVD, you can quickly learn eight of the most popular social dances. Dance Lessons 101 includes nearly two hours of instruction, picture-in-picture technology, HD filming for optimum clarity, and multiple camera angles to ensure that you, the student, get the best view. Each step and move is taught for both the leader and the follower as well as together, allowing you the option of learning with or without a dance partner. Also, menu selections in the DVD provide you with options of going from one dance to another without hassle. Your instructors, Shawn and Joanna Trautman, will have you dancing in a matter of minutes! Owning this DVD is the equivalent of having your own private instruction at home for a fraction of the cost. Whether learning for an event like a wedding or a cruise or if you simply want to try something new to get out and stay fit, Dance Lessons 101 is the best choice to start and feel good about your new hobby. After completing this video dance lesson, you will have your choice of more than two dozen other titles in Shawn Trautmans Dance Collection to further your learning.

Customer Reviews

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52 of 55 people found the following review helpful
Great sampler, nicely done January 20, 2008
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Nicely done, - for beginners you'll learn the basic step of each dance, Shawn & his partner break down the step into its parts in a easy-to-follow format - for advanced beginners, it's a good refresher DVD.
I'm a single male with 1 year's ballroom & Latin lessons under my belt. I use the DVD for practice without a partner before going out to dance.
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31 of 33 people found the following review helpful
This DVD isn't intimidating, and it basically puts a world-renowned dance teacher in your living room. I actually think it's better than an in-person lesson because you're able to see the steps from every angle. By the end of the lesson, I was so excited that I had learned the steps - it's almost as if I internalized them.
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60 of 70 people found the following review helpful
Shawn Trautman (a coach of World Champion dancers) presents Dance Lessons 101, a DVD introduction to eight of the most popular social dances: Slow Dance, Waltz, Swing, Salsa, Two-Step, Cha-Cha, Hustle, and West Coast Swing. Enabling viewers of all backgrounds and experience levels to learn dance basics with or without a partner, Dance Lessons 101 is ideal for preparing for weddings or cruises, or simply trying out something new to stay fit. The infectiously upbeat attitude and user-friendly instructions effectively make Dance Lessons 101 a top-of-the-line private classroom. Highly recommended. 2 hours, color.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Basically an infomercial
This video is a big tease to get you to buy their other more complete videos. You are forced to watch the first 2 minute introduction each time you start the DVD. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Marie K
Great Introductory Sampler for Beginning Dancers
My wife and I bought this Dvd after beginning local dance classes. We thought it would be helpful in giving us a chance to study ahead for the upcoming classes that would follow... Read more
Published 4 months ago by D. Danner
Dance Lessons 101
I strongly recommend this video for any rhythmically challenged individual such as myself. I've thoroughly enjoyed the ability to work on the steps in the sanctuary of my home at... Read more
Published 4 months ago by C. Ray Watson DVM
You will be ballroom dancing by the end of the DVD!!!
I just started dancing a few months ago. Because I wanted to learn the proper steps, I was taking private lessons at my local ballroom. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jane
Great for beginners
My husband and I purchased this DVD to try to get past our fear of dancing as a couple in public. Neither of us had ever learned to dance as a couple and always found ourselves... Read more
Published 5 months ago by yarngirl
Dance Lessons 101: The Basics and Beyond
Terrible product! Threw it in the trash can. The dance steps were for a child at best. Total CRAP of a DVD.
Published 6 months ago by Michael D. Waggaman
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I really like this dance lessons-video. The instructions are clear and my husband and I are already practising some of the moves.
Published 7 months ago by Anna Maria E. Pretorius
Great beginner DVD
This is one of the best beginner DVD's I've seen. It gives you a sampling of the basic steps to several popular dances, makes you want to learn more. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Helen M Landrum
Easy to follow, fun times
This was purchased to teach a small group of church members some basic dance steps. It was easy to follow, set at a pace that met the needs of the nondancers in the group, and... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Now Dancing
Long on talk, short on dancing
We expected to see a lot more demonstration and a lot less talk. Plus, when the dancers actually move to music, they lack enthusiasm. Read more
Published 11 months ago by L. T. Barr
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