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Dance Lessons 101: The Basics and Beyond
 
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Dance Lessons 101: The Basics and Beyond (2007)

Shawn Trautman , Joanna Trautman    Unrated   DVD
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (59 customer reviews)

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Product Details

  • Actors: Shawn Trautman, Joanna Trautman
  • Format: Color, Dolby, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • 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: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (59 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000X1GTCO
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #5,307 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
    #1 in  Movies & TV > Special Interests > Dance > Ballroom
    #2 in  Movies & TV > Special Interests > Dance > Salsa
    #1 in  Movies & TV > Special Interests > Dance > Swing

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Product Description

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.

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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great sampler, nicely done, January 20, 2008
By Chillout fan (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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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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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the Best!, December 10, 2007
By Jane Adams "Novelist" (Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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I'm so glad I ordered Dance Lessons 101 and am impressed by how simple it was to follow. Shawn Trautman lives up to his reputation in this one of being one of the best instructors. He and his wife are very patient and certainly know what it means to teach beginners. Overall, great instructions - we loved it and will continue ordering more. BRAVO!
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46 of 50 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A top-of-the-line private classroom., February 5, 2008
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
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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

3.0 out of 5 stars Ok for a zero level beginner
Beware - this is rather social than professional training. I recently started taking ballroom dance classes, and this DVD is a bit different from competitive dancing. Read more
Published 4 days ago by N. Gerzhgorina

3.0 out of 5 stars Great Buy
This is a very well prepared video. I only wish it had more than just the very basic steps. It is obviously a tool for these dance instructors to sell additional videos that... Read more
Published 19 days ago by Bill Doeksen

4.0 out of 5 stars Dance Lessons 101
I have purchased a number of dance instruction dvds over the past 2 years but I found this one to be the most helpful of all of the ones I have bought and tried. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Quiet Jack

5.0 out of 5 stars Nicely done!
This DVD is super fun and easy to follow for both partners. You will get a really clear basic understanding of different couples dance steps. Also fun to do with your partner!
Published 3 months ago by Ariella Vaccarino

5.0 out of 5 stars Dance in sync!
"Outstanding must have video! We are new students with Fred Astre and the Orland Park Village dance program. Read more
Published 5 months ago by G. J. Gunther

5.0 out of 5 stars dance dance dance
This video will help you get out of the shuffle and dance. It is not hard.
Published 5 months ago by D. Bordlemay

5.0 out of 5 stars Great instructional DVD
My fiancé wanted us to get dance lessons so we can waltz at our wedding. I made a couple of phone calls, and a friend of mine told me about Shawn Troutman's DVD. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Tom

5.0 out of 5 stars very helpful
my husband and I both have no dancing experience. This video is very informative and helpful, it has good tips that will help beginners to learn to dance in general, such as where... Read more
Published 7 months ago by D. Leverett

5.0 out of 5 stars Beginning ballroom dancing
This is a great tape for beginning dancers. It is easy to follow and understand. It makes you feel like you can do it and makes you want to learn more.
Published 8 months ago by Carol Taberski

5.0 out of 5 stars No dance background? You can do it!!!! One step at a time...
Shawn Trautman's Dance Sampler is a GREAT place to start!

His website has a breakdown of each move that is taught for each dance on this video. Read more
Published 8 months ago by BAM

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