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New York Salsa - Intermediate Vol. 1

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Cultural Explosion (Actor), Inc. Media Plus Entertainment (Director) Rated:

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Advantages to knowing how to salsa dance range from just purely for the fun of it to the upper hand one might gain in dancing with the opposite sex. This instructional video is geared toward the intermediate dancer who wants to move up to the next level of challenge. Presented by Cultural Explosion, a dance troupe dedicated to performing and teaching salsa.

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Actors: Cultural Explosion
Directors: Inc. Media Plus Entertainment
Format: Color, Digital Sound, NTSC
Language: English
Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
Number of discs: 1
Rated:
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Studio: Tapeworm Video
DVD Release Date: July 15, 2002
Run Time: 45 minutes
Average Customer Review: 13 customer reviews
ASIN: B00006FRM2
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #309,449 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
- #26100 in Movies & TV > DVD > Special Interests

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Less Than Fully Pleased

ByIra Markon February 19, 2008

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Description: This DVD presents ten or so turn patterns that I would describe, not as intermediate, but advanced. I have not seen Beginner Vol I, but that, I expect, covers beginner and intermediate. The instruction is fast-paced, but clear, and concludes each pattern with a slow-motion review. If you are at proper level to take advantage, this DVD will move you to the next level.
Accentuate the positive: "New York Salsa" differs from its main rival, "SalsaCrazy," in flavor. The instructors in NYS are Latinos and their dance has club-style flair. Heat, tension. SC takes its time, perhaps two DVDs to cover the ground NYS covers in one, and more important, is just somewhat more "ballroom," correct, cool.
Criticism: It borders on deceptive to call this DVD "New York Salsa." In New York we dance, as a rule, "on2," salsa not mambo. NYS teaches "on1." The two are different branches of one tree, distinctly different step patterns to the same rhythms.

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The most enjoyable fun Salsa teachers on the market

ByAmazon Customeron November 28, 2001

Format: VHS TapeVerified Purchase

The most enjoyable fun Salsa teachers on the market. A lovely young couple who love to dance & teach. Diana is the most enjoyable female Salsa teacher on the market. Great sense of humor. Very enjoyable. The teachers have fun & enjoy what they are showing you.
I & my female partners No.1 most enjoyable video to learn Salsa from.
I am going to review these videos as a couple of videos because if you are a beginner you will need to buy the beginners video first. In the Intermediate video they refer to step combinations taught in the first video. You can buy the intermediate video separately if you have done some training as they refer to common known Salsa terms.
Both videos are very good value, 52 & 45 min long , well produced good pause but they most importantly have a SLOW MOTION ON ALL COMPLEX MOVES as well as the normal speed , plus the breakdown of the steps. They give you both forward & back views plus both sides for cross body leads. They do not over detail the footwork but I feel it does not matter as you can rewind. They add several styling combinations to a move so you can choose what you like. They teach the women how to be sexy, dramatic, & romantic. They give the men tips on what behavior women find acceptable & what is not. These tips on how to avoid being slapped!!! are a must view for all male LA style dancers.
The teachers give you warnings on possible injuries on the turns to protect your partners.
Both the videos are full of useable steps & combinations. I enjoyed the fact they explained how to make the common combinations out ot the steps shown. They show steps in both videos that nobody else does but also give you the most common steps. I really enjoyed the Intermediate video. Very nice combinations.
Although there are some known NY steps. I feel these videos could also be used by LA style dancers as well.

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more fancy steps.

Bysexy danceron February 16, 2013

Format: VHS TapeVerified Purchase

these two dance teachers are fun and they give detailed instructions to the dance. most of all they teach those
real latin steps that you don't find in other salsa dance videos. plus this video has a load of new steps
to add flair to your dance routine.

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Nice dvd

ByIronmongaon December 27, 2006

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I would endorse it because it presents nice dancible combinations and the presenters are clear and friendly with their instructions.

It was a bit distracting to hear the clicks of the shoes against the wood floor all the time however and I was sure i heard the horn of a truck in the background at one stage. the set is was to busy with too much to distract from the dancers themselves. Overall a nice dvd though.

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slightly disappointed

ByRicky Gonzalezon March 31, 2003

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If you are looking for instructions on advanced turns, 14 to be exact, then this is the DVD for you. However if your looking for free style, steps, shine for men or ladies, none were included. Diane and Juan warm interplay make learning turns easy, my wife would have like Diane to give more instructions geared to the ladies. Please don't misunderstand me, Although I only gave it a 3 Diane and Juan have excellent teaching skills. We recommend this DVD well worth buying.

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Great Value! You can't go wrong!

ByS. Martinon May 6, 2004

Format: DVD

Thank you Juan & Diana for sharing your talents w/ those of us who aim to improve our salsa. These two are not only excellent dancers; they're fun to watch! They exhibit their romantic chemistry and great sense of humor without disrupting the instruction process. Hey guys, Diana is definitely candy for the eyes!
To pack these 14 different moves in one video at this price is a steal! It definitely beats private instruction. My dance partner and I completed all the moves and executed them in the salsa clubs in 3 weeks. What I like most about these moves is that they're very practical for the club scene. Each move is broken down step by step and then replayed in SLOW MOTION. I haven't seen this done on any other salsa instruction video. Although DVD players are equipped to play in slow motion, it's nice to give the remote control a break while learning. Smart touch guys!
Cons: (1) I gave this video 4 stars instead of 5 because Juan & Diana should have demonstrated each move to music separately in addition to combining them to music (as they do) at the end. (2) The moves aren't exactly presented in order of difficulty.
If you purchase and complete this video, you would be very pleased with the professional/advanced volume, which I also gave 4 stars. Taught on 1 & 2 to music!!
Overall, this DVD is a keeper!!