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Swing Dancing for Beginners Vol. 1 Instructional DVD Video
Swing Dancing for Beginners Volume 1 offers the easiest and most thorough instruction for anyone wanting to learn both Single-Time Swing and East Coast Swing, the two most popular versions of Swing dancing. Each volume in the series is professional, easy to follow, designed specifically for beginners and fun for everyone. With nearly 1½ hours of instruction, multiple camera views, and an easy navigational menu, Shawn and Joanna Trautman will build your confidence and have you dancing along with them… literally. The design of the curriculum and camera placement for the DVDs allows the leaders to do the EXACT movements that Shawn presents, and it allows the followers to mimic Joanna in real time without having to turn away from the screen. In addition to learning along with the instructors with split-screen formatting, you’ll also get to dance each dance with music alongside the instructors at the end of each section.This beginner DVD covers everything from the history of the dances, how to do Slow Steps, Rock Steps, and Triple Steps, what the footwork is for both leaders and followers, how to properly use the four connection points specifically for Swing, and how to go from one dance position to another to another, seamlessly. You’ll also learn the lead and follow elements to each move, what adding lilt to your body means, how to do left turns, right turns, underarm turns, and much, much more. With nearly two decades of experience, a number of World Champion students to their credit, and their recently published book “Picture Yourself Dancing: Step-by-Step Instruction for Ballroom, Latin, Country, and More”, Shawn and Joanna have perfected the basic elements of each dance while specializing in the leading and following aspects which are extremely hard to find. Shawn and Joanna will demonstrate, explain, and teach you to lead and follow the Swing so you can dance anywhere with anyone, rather than just learning a single step that can only be done with your partner. This innovative DVD series teaches the basics and the most essential steps for beginners at a slow and steady pace, which is perfect for gift-giving to friends, family, co-workers, or yourself. 90 mins. (2006) DVD-All-Region. |
Swing Dance for Beginner DVD Video and CD Set 
Invitation to Dance: Swing Dance DVD. You'll enjoy this exciting and entertaining dance instruction program whether you're from the "old school" or of the new generation of "jump-swing" dancers! You will learn how to swing with nationally recognized dance professionals Kyle and Susan Webb. Their acclaimed teaching method has worked for tens of thousands of dance students worldwide. In these videos, you will learn, practice and master 42 different step patterns in three of the most popular swing styles - East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, and Jitterbug. The program begins with the very basic beginning steps and then systematically progresses you through more complicated moves. This program is sure to put you in the mood to get "togged to the bricks" with the other hep cats and... Swing Out! Music in CD performed by BBC Big Band Orchestra and includes: I've Got a Gal In Kalamazoo; Pinetops Boogie Woogie; King Porter Stomp; Little Brown Jug; South Rampart Street Parade; St. Louis Blues March; Sweet Georgia Brown; After You've Gone; On the Sunny Side of the Street; Cotton Tail; Swanee River; I've Got it Bad and That Ain't Good. 100 mins. (2003) DVD-All-Region. |
Swing Dancing for Beginners Vol. 2 Instructional DVD Video 
Swing Dancing for Beginners Volume 2 offers the perfect follow-up of the thorough instruction presented in Swing Dancing for Beginners Volume 1. Anyone who’s comfortable with the basics and the understanding of leading and following will find this DVD to be a necessity for rapidly increasing your Swing knowledge. Each volume in the series is professional, easy to follow, designed specifically for beginners and fun for everyone. With nearly 1½ hours of instruction, multiple camera views, and an easy navigational menu, Shawn and Joanna Trautman will build your confidence and have you dancing along with them. The design of the curriculum and camera placement for the DVDs allows the leaders to do the EXACT movements that Shawn presents, and it allows the followers to mimic Joanna in real time without having to turn away from the screen. In addition to learning along with the instructors with split-screen formatting, you’ll also get to dance each dance with music alongside the instructors at the end of each section. This beginner DVD covers leadable patterns such as the Ladies Inside Turns, the Guy’s Inside Turns, Wraps, Fake Wraps, Behind the Back Hand Changes, Tuck-Turns, Touchbacks, and a number of other fun and easy tips for the leaders and followers that you’ll only find in Shawn Trautman’s collection. Taught at a slow and steady pace for beginners, this DVD is perfect for gift-giving to friends, family, co-workers, or yourself. 90 mins. (2006) DVD-All-Region. |
Swing Dancing for Intermediate Dancers Vol. 1 Instructional DVD Video 
Swing Dancing for Intermediate Dancers Volume 1 extends the thorough instruction to all the swing dancers out there who are now comfortable with the basics and ready for some cool new moves. As you’ve seen in Swing Dancing for Beginners Volumes 1 and 2, each volume is professional, easy to follow, fun, designed with the viewer in mind, and the equivalent of having your own private instruction at home. With nearly 1½ hours of instruction, multiple camera views, and an easy navigational menu, Shawn and Joanna Trautman will continue to build your confidence while having you dance along with them. The design of the curriculum and camera placement for the DVDs allows the leaders to do the EXACT movements that Shawn presents, and it allows the followers to mimic Joanna in real time without having to turn away from the screen. In addition to learning along with the instructors with split-screen formatting, you’ll also get to dance each dance with music alongside the instructors at the end of each section. With nearly two decades of experience, a number of World Champion students to their credit, and their recently published book “Picture Yourself Dancing: Step-by-Step Instruction for Ballroom, Latin, Country, and More”, Shawn and Joanna have perfected the basic elements of each dance while specializing in the leading and following aspects which are extremely hard to find. Shawn and Joanna will demonstrate, explain, and continue teaching lead and follow Swing moves so you can dance anywhere with anyone, rather than just learning a single step that can only be done with your partner. This intermediate DVD covers more fun and easy combinations as you’ll build new moves on top of what you’ve learned in the first two DVDs. The combinations Shawn and Joanna go through in this DVD will challenge you and force you into becoming a great lead and follow dancer. You’ll learn such moves as the He/She’s, Kick-Steps, the Pretzel, advanced Touchbacks, and a number of multi-turn combinations. Taught at a nice steady pace, this DVD is perfect for gift-giving to friends, family, co-workers, or yourself. This DVD is best used after Swing Dancing for Beginners Volume 2. Once you’ve completed the series, you’ll want to check out Shawn Trautman’s Dance Collection in its entirety where you’ll have your choice of more than 20 highly-rated full-length dance instruction DVDs. Aprox 90 mins. (2006) DVD-All-Region. |
Swing Dancing with Teresa Mason Instructional DVD Video 
The cultural effect of the revival of Swing Dancing has been sudden and intense. It is now a common sight at dance clubs across the country to see hep cats in their black and white spectator shoes and zoot suits out on the dance floor swirling and twirling their bobby-socked dance partners. Now you can join in all the excitement and learn to master the techniques of Swing dancing with ballroom dancing champion Teresa Mason. This informative dance class features the basic steps for the five most popular Swing dances including: West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, Lindy, Jitterbug and Jive. Included are five steps for each dance as well as a styling tip. Your competence and confidence will grow as you progress through each easy-to-understand lesson. Teresa Mason is a professional teacher and performer and is a former national champion competitor. Her teaching is accredited by the Imperial Society. Together with her partner, Lance Estridge, they operate Dance Arts in Houston. 45 mins. (2006) DVD-All-Region. |
Swing Dance Volume 1 Instructional DVD Video 
A Swing DVD by a long time dancer and instructor that'll get you dancing in less than an hour! By introducing what beginners need to know about Lead and Follow dancing, in an order that makes sense, and at a pace set for everyone, this DVD will quickly prove its usefulness. Never danced before? No problem! This DVD is set for beginners as the instruction is clear, understandable, and completely attainable. This DVD was designed to get absolute beginners looking good and confident doing Swing in less than an hour. All moves are demonstrated, and then taught in a logical sequence with clear descriptions, then broken down for both Leaders and Followers. In what will seem like just minutes, you'll be dancing the basics of Swing as well as some fun swing moves like the Kick-Steps and the Syncopated Swivels. Shawn Trautman has been a coach and mentor to numerous World Champions as well as countless social dancers since the early 1990's. Shawn welcomes people from all walks of life regardless of shape, size, or ability to his classes. His broad experience in both dance and Advanced Learning Techniques makes his methods of instruction innovative, easy, and fun. If you're ready to learn and have fun, Shawn Trautman's Learn To Dance Series is the way to go. Order Swing Dance Volume 1 today, and be ready to dance the next time you go out. 55 mins. (2005) DVD-Region 1. |
Let's Dance Swing Instructional DVD Video 
Professional dance instructor John Hill's charm, humor and effortless teaching style will have you up and dancing the Lindy and the Jitterbug quickly, regardless of skill level. Through easy-to-follow instructions, you will learn classic swing dance moves from beginners' steps to elaborate kicks and spins all within the privacy of your own home. This program features over 90 minutes of dance instruction and interactive menus that allow you to quickly access the Swing steps you want to learn. Eight lessons. 92 mins. (2003) DVD-All-Region. |
Simply Swing Instructional DVD Video 
Swing is the thing, so join in the craze with popular New York instructor Dan Weltner. Learn all the basics of Swing dance plus some fun, exciting variations to keep you hopping. Dan and his partner will show you an easy to follow, step-by-step breakdown of each movement. Tuck Turns, Lindy Circle, Aeroplane, and the Jig Walk are only a few of the jammin' steps you'll learn on this tape. Put on your dancing shoes and join the SWINGSATION! Dan Weltner is one of the most recognized Swing and Ballroom dance instructors in New York City. Aside from performing internationally, Dan is also a featured performer in Tony Bennett's MTV video, "Steppin Out With My Baby." Directed and produced by Bob Rizzo. (2002/2007) DVD-All-Region. |
Learn to Swing Dance Instructional DVD Video 
Follow these two professional dance instructors as they take you through the East Coast Single and Triple Swing. This program is an easy to follow step-by-step format that will get you ready to strut your stuff at your favorite club! Learn 32 Swing dance steps in the comfort of your own home, when it is most convenient at a fraction of the cost of studio lessons. Starring world renowned Swing dance teachers & performers Chris Reilly and Ginger de Paris. Featuring the band Zoot. Winner 2004 International Gold Aurora Award for excellence. 180 mins. DVD-All-Region. |
Zoot CD 
Check out this fantastic contemporary Swing band! The same band that plays in the video set above, Learn to Swing Dance 2-pack, this CD offers the greatest Swing Music, ideal for dancing! Songs include: Got My Eyes On You; We're Only In It For The Swing; Abyss; If You Leave Me Baby; Zoots Me Fine; Better Days; Ana Mae; That Smile; This Feeling; Schwing; and Zoot. |
Learn to Dance in Minutes: Swing! Instructional DVD Video 
In this program you'll learn the basic steps and rhythms to the swing and its variations: the jitterbug, jump-jive, lindy hop and the east/west coast swing. You'll learn how to do turns and side-by-side moves. Easy to follow animated footprints that walk you through all step patterns. Detailed instructions in leading and following anyone. Both slow motion and progressively linked step instructions. Reverse camera angles that place you behind the instructor. Includes interactive menus and instant chapter access to practice steps at your own pace. Also includes bonus CD! 65 mins. DVD-All-Region. |
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