| | |  | COUNTRY WESTERN DANCES | Home » » » Dance Lessons 101: The Basics and Beyond | | | | | | | 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. | | | Features: | |
• Street Release Date: November 1, 2007
• Professional and easy to follow for beginners
• Filmed in HD/Multiple Camera Views / PIP Technology
• All-Region Encoding
• Dolby AC-3 Audio Track
| | | Product Details: | | | Actors:
| Shawn Trautman, Joanna Trautman | | Format:
| Color, Dolby, NTSC | | Language:
| English | | Number of Discs:
| 1 | | Studio:
| Xpress Innovations, Inc. | | Run Time:
| 124 minutes | | DVD Release Date:
| November 27, 2007 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 78 reviews |
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46 of 49 found the following review helpful:
 Great sampler, nicely doneJan 20, 2008
By Chillout fan
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.
57 of 65 found the following review helpful:
A top-of-the-line private classroom.Feb 06, 2008
By Midwest Book Review
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.
38 of 42 found the following review helpful:
Simply the Best!Dec 10, 2007
By Jane Adams
"Novelist"
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!
19 of 19 found the following review helpful:
FANTASTIC INSTRUCTION FOR BEGINNERS!Apr 03, 2008
By Two Right Feet Tabitha
My husband and I are really enjoying Dance Lessons 101. We were looking for a way to get some exercise and enjoy each other's company after our son goes to bed. This DVD has been perfect. It was so interesting that even after 12 years of marriage the dance lessons gave us that awkward but fun experience you have when you first date someone. We were forced to be aware of our personal space and the shared space between us. We laughed about the way we were trying to get our bodies to move, and about each other's awkwardness. This DVD has given us an opportunity to reconnect and take time for each other in the comfort of our home. This video is paced well and is easy to understand. I love the variety of dances we are learning and feel certain we will be purchasing more Shawn Trautman DVDs in the future. Finally, I really appreciate that Shawn and his wife come across as "down to earth" people. Obviously they know how to dance and both have great skill, but they make it appear attainable for the average couple. Thank you so much.
28 of 30 found the following review helpful:
Better Than an In-Person LessonJan 28, 2008
By Amy E. Hammond
"rungirl"
This DVD isn't intimidating, and it basically puts a world-renowned dance teacher in your living room. I actually think it's better than an in-person lesson because you're able to see the steps from every angle. By the end of the lesson, I was so excited that I had learned the steps - it's almost as if I internalized them.
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