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| Astigmatism Productions, Eli Newsom | | Format:
| NTSC | | Number of Discs:
| 1 | | Studio:
| Astigmatism Productions | | Run Time:
| 95 minutes | | DVD Release Date:
| October 15, 2006 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 39 reviews |
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66 of 66 found the following review helpful:
 Excellent fundamentals of TapDec 04, 2006
By T. Li
I just received this DVD and having reviewed a number of the lessons, am very impressed. As an adult beginner, I have been taking tap lessons for over a year or two, and have purchased a number of other tap instructional materials. I wish I had this DVD at the beginning! Eli does a great job of breaking down the fundamental elements of tap, with an emphasis on correct technique, providing tips on correct weight transfer and timing, and at a pace that is easy to follow. Even though I thought I was already familiar with most of the steps presented in the lessons, in fact I learned something new about even the most basic of steps, such as a ball-change or hop. For example, he introduces the ("simple") step, hop, flaps and shuffles individually, then combinations of a shuffle-hop-step and flap-shuffle-hop, that (I believe) are elements of a time-step (which has been problematic for me). I feel confident that a review of these lessons will help me improve on the steps I am working on today, and, with these technical foundations, will more quickly learn newer ones. I highly recommend this for anyone wanting to learn tap.
35 of 35 found the following review helpful:
Good place to start.Nov 27, 2006
By a_concerned_reader
This is an excellent DVD for adult beginners; it covers the basics steps very well and adds some nice combinations that actually look like tap dancing. Watching the lessons is a lot like being in a class; the instructor shows the step part by part, helps you practice it slowly a few times, and then gradually brings you up to speed. When the steps are put into combinations, the instructor doesn't assume you've totally mastered the basic step; he covers the combination nice and slow as well. One advantage over a live class is the use of a split-screen; you can see his feet from both the back and the side at the same time. And, of course, you can slow it down even more or pause it if you need to.
One of the things I really like about this DVD is the instructor's style of dance. It's not the fixed-smile-and-splayed-fingers kind of tap I associate with little girls in sequined outfits. It's the smooth, relaxed-looking style of Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly and Ginger Rogers. Obviously, one beginning tap DVD isn't going to get you to Broadway, but this one is a good place to start.
18 of 18 found the following review helpful:
Great "How To" Tap VideoNov 19, 2006
By deirdre ann quigley
This is the most useful "how to" video I have ever tried. Within a couple of sessions, I was able to follow along and I had never tapped before. The menu is set up so you can play any technique separately, so you can tap even if you only have 10 minutes free! Often, videos like this show begining technique but at an advanced pace - which is discouraging. Not here. You can see yourself progress each time you move up in pace. Easy to follow, and fun. I cannot wait for the next level to be released!
11 of 11 found the following review helpful:
Eli, you have changed my life!Feb 01, 2008
By questor7
Dear Eli
Oh my goodness, I just had to write to you. I'm 61 years old and took up tap dancing over a decade ago. However, I was in a class filled with fairly experienced dancers and was told to just join in and somehow catch up with them. As a result, I felt intimidated and inadequate.
In the meantime, I broke my ankle a few years ago and gave away my beautiful new tap shoes, thinking I would never take it up again.
Well, the exciting news is I'm learning quickly from your DVD and I'm amazed at how fast I'm catching on. I can't get enough of it.
You make everything simple and easy to follow. The extra plus, is I'm losing weight and toning up almost effortlessly. Exercise has never been so much fun.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for creating such a wonderful DVD. You are an amazing teacher.
Most sincerely
questor7
11 of 11 found the following review helpful:
Can't stop dancing!Apr 21, 2007
By D. Sumegi
Simply Great!...When I received this DVD, I thought, 'ok, I'll have a look what it's all about'. The next minute I felt I had to put my newly bought shoes on and couldn't take them off for more than an hour! Eli's instructions are so clear and his teaching style makes me feel so relaxed about the whole learning progress I feel like I'm in a real class where the instructor is focusing on me. (I found myself talking to him one stage :-) I just want to keep learning! As he teaches each step in different tempos it's great for complete beginners like myself and others who need to perfect their steps they are already familiar with. I love the piano music during the 'class' too, because it helps a lot when I try to count the beats. Not to mention that you can view the steps in two different angles at the same time. Once you have perfected your step, you can focus on your body position. Looking at the whole body image helped me figure out the right body position and find my balance during a difficult step. So I can highly recommend this DVD to anyone who is passionate about tap dancing and I can't wait to see the next level (although I have a lot to learn before I can leave this one behind!).
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