Product Details

• Actors: Shawn Trautman
• Directors: ShawnTrautman.com
• Format: Color, Full length, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: All Regions
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: Dance Videos Direct
• DVD Release Date: September 2, 2005
• Run Time: 85 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (75 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000A3I3HE
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,465 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • #45 in Movies & TV > DVD > Special Interests

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157 of 157 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The VERY Best Dance Instruction Out There!!!, November 18, 2005

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Linda Nelson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Line Dance 101: A Quick Start Guide to Line Dancing (Shawn Trautman's Learn to Dance Series) (DVD)

Shawn Trautman is the best dance instructor yet! A great teacher in addition to dancer. I've tried several dance instruction VHS and DVD's (9 in all from Christy Lane, Diane Horner, Teresa Mason, Wiley Hicks, and Cal Pozo), but I didn't stick with them, because they would move so fast that you'd get lost. I would get tired of starting them over and over just trying to pick up the steps. But Shawn makes it so simple to learn, keeping it at a slower pace for the beginner. He also throws in some variations for more challenge. They're so good, I have added 4 of his DVD's to my collection. But his aren't collecting dust like the others.

88 of 88 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very fun, October 12, 2005

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A reviewer (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Line Dance 101: A Quick Start Guide to Line Dancing (Shawn Trautman's Learn to Dance Series) (DVD)

Wow! I bought this DVD thinking it would be fun to learn something new, and it turned out to be much more. The instruction was easy to follow, the picture was super clear, and the speed went at a good clip (didn't need to press pause, and didn't find myself waiting). I like that Shawn did each move many times, and I could actually get it. I didn't realize how much of a good workout I would get - my legs were feeling it after the 2nd lesson (yea, I'm a bit out of shape). Overall, I had a good time and am looking forward to trying more of Shawn's DVD's. Highly recommended.

65 of 65 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Shawn Trautman's Beginning Line Dance Lessons on DVD, January 4, 2007

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J. Tennant - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Line Dance 101: A Quick Start Guide to Line Dancing (Shawn Trautman's Learn to Dance Series) (DVD)

My daughter wanted to learn to dance. I looked for live dance lessons locally, but dance lessons weren't provided for her age. I found Shawn's line dance DVD for beginners and bought it. I had done some line dancing over ten years ago while dating, but I had forgotten everything because I got married and stopped dancing. I remember the frustration I had picking up dance steps at the dance hall. If the dance hall I attended offered lessons, it was hard to hear the dance instructors and hard to see the instructors feet(lots of people were blocking my view). In my opinion Shawn's DVD is much better than live dance lessons. He clearly demonstrates basic dance steps for each line dance and provides alternate dance steps to spice it up. It is easy to hear him talk and it is easy to see his feet. The beautiful thing about the DVD format is that I control the pace of the instruction. Shawn's instruction is easy to follow; however, I keep the remote control for the DVD player handy and push the review button if I need to see something over again. I don't feel pressure which makes it fun. Shawn also injects some humor in his instruction which keeps me smiling. I originally bought it for my daughter, but my whole family has gotten involved. I highly recommend Shawn Trautman's Line Dance 101 DVD. You will be able to line dance.