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Line Dance 101: A Quick Start Guide to Line Dancing (Shawn Trautman's Learn to Dance Series)

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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.

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.

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.

A Quick Start Guide to Line Dancing (Shawn Trautman's Learn to Dance Series)

I was very excited to get this instructional video in order to "brush up" on line dances I haven't done in about 15 years. However, I quickly became disappointed.

Pros: The pros are that Shawn is a great instructor and goes through the steps in such a way that even slow learners (with a poor memory for dance steps) can easily follow and quickly incorporate. Great views and great repetition without becoming annoyingly slow.

Cons (AND FOR ME THIS WAS HUGE): I very much expected to DO the line dance, with the ACTUAL music used for each line dance, as soon as the instruction was completed. Instead, Shawn goes through the instruction of each and does not allow a long enough time for practice. I was hoping at the end of each set of instructions he (and maybe others) would actually be doing the dance to a SONG. Then, I would be able to rewind the DVD to the beginning of each song and practice the dance as many times as I needed to until it became ingrained in my memory. No such luck. I would not buy another one of these videos. I am very, VERY disappointed!

This Line Dance video is just like taking a lesson in a dance studio! I like the way Shawn describes each step, demonstrates it, and then explains how to do it in a way that can be remembered later -- when it's actually time to get on the dance floor. I found it especially helpful to have an opportunity during the video lesson to review the learned steps with music while following Shawn's lead! This relaxed, straightforward approach to learning is fun and the video is a "must have" for anyone who is interested in learning to dance quickly!

This DVD was the best way to learn how to do many different line dances. The movements were broken down into simple easy to do steps that were easy to follow. There is practice time included after learning each dance. It starts out with a simple line dance and builds into the more difficult ones so you are building on what you learned in the previous dance. I did it in my own home so I didn't feel awkward or self conscious about people watching me. It was easy to go back over a dance step because each dance step is labeled before you learn it. Now I know I can go out and do the line dances that are being played!

I purchased the DVD last week, got it yesterday, and have already learned the five different line dances, not even 24 hours later! Shawn's knowledge of dance and his awesome teaching skills are what makes this DVD so enjoyable. He starts out each lesson by explaining the footwork individually, then starts to add them together and before you know it you have completed the whole dance! He ends each lesson with a few minutes of music so that you can practice all the steps together at the pace you would be dancing with other people.

If you are interested in learning to line dance with a fun informative video, great camera shots, and an experienced instructor, this DVD is definitely for you.

I have some friends that wouldn't go dancing. They finally tried. After learning the basic steps with Shawn they now look forward to getting out on the dance floor. I'm very pleased!
More people to play with. Yea-Hooray.

From the very beginning, the background music got me psyched to dance. The teaching methods make learning this so easy. Shawn begins with one step, gets you comfortable with that, and then builds on it. Before you know it, you're dancing!! After watching this video, I look forward to getting out on the dance floor with confidence.

Before, I was afraid to get up and "learn" on the dance floor. After spending some time with Shawn's DVD, I was comfortable getting up and dancing with the crowd. My wife was so impressed that she has not stopped telling our friends!