Product Details

• Actors: Artist Not Provided
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
• Region: All Regions
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 2
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Simitar Ent.
• DVD Release Date: February 8, 1999
• Run Time: 140 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6305290830
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #201,261 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

So you've heard about the swing craze taking the nation by storm and want to know more? Get the flicks Swing Kids and Swingers, buy up all the Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy you can find, and settle in with Swing Craze for some instruction before hitting the clubs. Vintage clips of hep cats from the 1930s--unfortunately interspersed between less thrilling commentary--will leave you breathless, and the clear, easy-to-follow demonstrations will have you rock-stepping in no time. The production values aren't as glossy as on a big-studio release, but, with material aimed at new zoot suiters rather than folks looking for fancy air moves, this is a solid introduction to the dance, the lingo, the culture, and the history of swing. --Jhana Bach

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for Beginner Swing Dancers Only, October 7, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Swing Craze [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This video is a great one for those who want to learn how to swing dance, especially young teens. I started out with this video and have successfully began a great hobby of swing dancing. One observation I might point out is that there are 4 couples dancing. This shows the different styles between the couples. I recommend this for the absolute beginners...it's easy to learn and fun too!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Pablo works it, November 21, 1999

By	kirroyale (Niagara Falls, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Swing Craze [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This is a good video for beginners. It taught me all the East Coast basics, and I feel pretty confident with my East Coast now. The quality is pretty low budget, but it's a dance instructional video, not a feature film. Anyhow, they play a great song at the start of the swing jam, but they fail to credit it anywhere. If anyone out there knows the name of the song, post it here. Thanks.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars good value for the money. includes history of swing video, June 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Swing Craze [VHS] (VHS Tape)

A good video it learn swing dance with no prior training. Lots of beginning moves to get you started to be ready to go out and dance. The tape lays it all out in a easy to follow manor. Several couples are shown invarious forms a swing attire. The history of Swing video included shows how it all began. Beginners can't go wrong for the price. ---swingkat99