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

Starring: Shawn Trautman, Joanna Trautman Rating: Unrated Format: DVD
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)

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  • 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
  • Rating: 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 (49 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000X1GTCO
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,682 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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    #1 in  Movies & TV > Special Interests > Dance > Swing
    #1 in  Movies & TV > Special Interests > Dance > Salsa
    #1 in  Movies & TV > Special Interests > Dance > Ballroom

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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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25 of 25 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
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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24 of 24 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
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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38 of 42 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
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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3.0 out of 5 stars General Overview, nothing More
This is a great DVD if you want a BRIEF overview of the dances. This is not a dance instruction video, just a video to get you acquianted with the different dances. Read more
Published 14 days ago by Luke K.

5.0 out of 5 stars It's About Time I Really Learned How To Dance!!!
Ten and twenty years ago, my wife and I took a few months of weekly dancing lessons for around $600 each. Read more
Published 1 month ago by John J. Kirschman

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful for Beginners
Shawn and Joanna Trautman do a great job leading new students into a step-by-step walk through of six of the most common,fun dances. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Abigail Blount

5.0 out of 5 stars Dance Lessons 101: The Ultimate Couples Dancing Instruction Video for Beginners
The DVD is great. Easy to understand. It has made my fiance's and my learning to dance experience much easier. Read more
Published 3 months ago by K. B. Wehmeyer

1.0 out of 5 stars Wasted Money
Do not waste your money. This CD is mostly about the moves you will learn if you buy their other CD. If you have never danced before, you will learn the basic foot work. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Sandy

2.0 out of 5 stars Less Than Expected
This is one of the most boring dance instruction videos I've encountered. I made a purchase based on other Amazon reviews of this product. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Ceil F. Holland

5.0 out of 5 stars from a ballroom dance instructor
I have been teaching ballroom for several years. Often work with couples where one person is better than the other, or one person is simply not interested. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Keira Raines

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Video
I am so happy with this purchase. It is much easier to watch this and learn how to dance than it is with a book. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Eugenia M. Cook

2.0 out of 5 stars Too much talking not enough dancing
They make it really difficult to learn the steps because as soon as they start teaching a new step they suddenly stop to explain what's going on and talk for a while then continue... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Betsy N. Lopez

5.0 out of 5 stars Excelent for beginners!!!
I am getting married in a couple months and my fiancee told me that we need to do a slow dance. I told her that if that meant that we stand still and sway then she is out of her... Read more
Published 6 months ago by N. Regan

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