This is such a great Dance Lesson Combo Pack. This set includes 5 of the best beginner dance lesson titles in a convenient and affordable set to get you up and country dancing in almost no time flat. Why is the Country Western Starter Pack so great? Read below and get all the details...

Is the Country Western Starter Pack the DVD set you need?

The Country Western Starter Pack was made for you if:

• You're new to dancing and don't know where to start.
• You love country music and want to be able to dance when you go out.
• You want to know enough about dancing to not look foolish in front of others.
• You want a new hobby to do at home.
• You're a beginner and this is your first time dancing.
• You get frustrated while trying to learn to dance in a group.
• The private dance lessons you're taking are expensive and not what you expected.
• You wish your dance instructor would teach at your pace.
• You know how to dance but want your spouse/partner to learn.
• You don't want to deal with potential high pressure sales at the dance studio.
• Remembering what you learned is difficult after your dance class with nothing to go back to.
• You dread having to schedule your dance lesson around a time that works for your local dance instructor.
• You're getting ready to go out to a club, an event, or on a trip where there's country dancing and you want to join in on the fun.
• You love any of the Two-Step music, Swing music, West Coast Swing music, or line dance music that's listed here.

What Dance Lesson DVDs are included in the Country Western Starter Pack?

• Country Western Dance Sampler
• Line Dance 101
• Swing Dancing for Beginners Volume 1
• Two-Step for Beginners Volume 1
• West Coast Swing for Beginners Volume 1

What all is taught in the Country Western Starter Pack?

Two-Step for Beginners Volume 1

• Rules of partner dancing
• 6 Count Basic
• Progressive Basic Step
• Leaders and Followers moving together in progressive basic
• Tips to master Two-Step rhythm
• How to dance the Two-Step without stepping on toes
• 4 Connection Points
• Promenade dance position
• Prep Steps
• 6 Count Mirrored Vine Move
• Follower's Inside Turn
• Follower's Outside Turn
• 6 Count Wrap
• 6 Count Unwrap
• 12 Count Wrap Unwrap Combo
• Lead and following in Skaters Position
• 6 Count Closed to Skaters Move
• Follower's Free Turn
• 6 Count Skaters release to Follower's Free Turn
• 6 Count Side by Side Switch
• Crossbow Position
• Vine to Crossbow Combo
• Crossbow to Skaters Combo
• Vine to Crossbow to Skaters to Side by Side Switches to Follower's Free Turn combo
• Tips to navigate the social dance floor
• Full Review
• Practice with Music

Swing Dancing for Beginners Volume 1

• Slow steps
• Rock steps
• Triple steps
• Combinations
• Slow steps with rock steps
• Triple steps with rock steps
• Posture
• Teacher holds
• Body tilts
• Two hand holds
• Four connection points
• Practice frame
• Closed dance position
• One hand hold
• Semi-open dance position
• Left turns
• Right turns
• Underarm turns
• Full review
• Practice with music

West Coast Swing for Beginners Volume 1

• Components of a 6 Count Basic
• Walking Steps
• Tap Steps
• Triple Steps
• Building a 6 Count Basic
• Anchor Steps
• Posture
• Foot Positions
• Coaching Yourself through the Steps
• Dance Frame
• Four connection points
• Closed dance position (Swing style)
• Two hand hold
• One hand hold
• Clear leading
• Connection, Elasticity,and Posture
• The Sugar Push
• Right Side Pass
• Left Side Pass
• Follower's Outside Turn
• The Cut-off
• For Followers: Executing Turns with a Partner
• Underarm Turn to Basic
• 6 Count Reverse
• Side Pass to Underarm Turn Combo
• Side Pass to Reverse with Cut-off with Underarm Exit Combo
• 12 Count Underarm to Closed Dance Position Combo
• Back Rock Step
• Tuck Turn
• How to Follow a Tuck Turn
• 10 Count Starter Step
• Full review
• Practice with music

Country Western Dance Sampler

• Rules of partner dancing
• 4 Connection Points

Two Step

• Two Step rhythm
• 6 Count Basic
• Progressive Basic Step
• Leaders and Followers moving together in progressive basic
• Closed to skaters move
• Follower's Inside 1.5 turn Release
• Closed to Skaters to Inside Turn Release Combo

Swing Dancing (East Coast Swing)

• Swing rhythm
• 6 Count Single Time Basic
• Rock Steps
• Open Dance Position
• Closed Dance Position
• 6 Count Triple Time Basic
• Left Turns
• Closed to Open Dance Position Transition
• Follower's Outside Underarm Turn to Inside Underarm Turn Combo
• Right Turns

West Coast Swing

• Open Dance Position with 6 count basic
• Right Side Underarm Pass
• Left Side Pass

Polka

• Polka rhythm
• Lilt
• 4 Count Basic
• Turning Basic Step
• Progressive Basic Step

Triple Two Step

• Triple Two Step rhythm
• 6 Count Basic
• Progressive Basic Step
• Right Turning Basic Step
• Left Turning Basic Step

Line Dance 101

• Electric Slide (18 counts)
• Cotton-Eyed Joe (32 counts)
• Slappin’ Leather (32 counts)
• Ole’ (32 counts)
• Swing Time (56 counts)

Steps You Will Know After Dancing Line Dance 101

• Step Touches
• Touch Steps
• Side Steps
• Walking Steps
• Kick Steps
• Brush Steps
• Grapevine
• Hip Bumps
• 3-Count Turn
• Triple Steps
• Lock Steps
• Double Time Kick Steps
• Heel Crosses
• Cross Kicks
• Stomps
• Stamps
• Kick-Ball-Changes
• Pivot Turns
• Military Turns
• Jazz Boxes
• Heel Splits
• Single Time Steps
• Rock Steps
• Swivels
• Coaster Steps
• Sailor Shuffle
• Charleston Steps
• Heel/Toe Touches
• Step Slides
• Monterey Turns
• Applejacks

What are the Technical Details for Country Western Starter Pack?

• Name: Country Western Starter Pack: the Country Western Dance Sampler, Line Dance 101, Swing Dancing for Beginners Volume 1, Two-Step for Beginners Volume 1, and West Coast Swing for Beginners Volume 1
• Level: 1st Time Beginner
• Actor: Shawn Trautman, Joanna Trautman
• Format: Color, Dolby, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: All Region Encoded
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 5
• Rating: Unrated
• Studio: Dance Videos Direct
• Run Time: 484 minutes

What's my take on the Country Western Starter Pack?

First off, I love to go out country dancing - that's important because it means that this pack was not just put together for marketing purposes, rather, it was put together because of it's practical and functional purposes. I've taken, given, and been a part of many country dance lessons, ballroom dance lessons, and swing and latin dance lessons and I'll tell you that country has the most options open for dancing and has the widest variety of folks to do it with. There's never any shortage of partners nor is there a lack of people to share the hobby. It's fairly inexpensive and a great social outlet.

All that said, if you're new to country dancing and you're looking to get started with your lessons, you should absolutely start with Line Dance 101. Whether you're interested in line dancing or not, it's a great introduction to rhythm and steps that are going to be the foundation of your dancing as you progress. Believe me, it's much easier learning to do just steps and get your body accustomed to it than it is to learn steps and worry about leading or following right away. Also, it'll build each partner's confidence in themselves before having to work together. I started with line dances and have had great success with thousands of folks over the years going this route. I'm not saying you have to love line dancing or even want to do it, but understanding it and learning it first will help your dancing tremendously.

As for the other 4 DVDs - I'd recommend doing the country western dance sampler next as it gives a decent lesson on several dances that you'll soon spend lots of time on. It exposes you to them and allows your mind and body to start piecing the dances together. After that, you can do either Two-Step Volume 1 or Swing Dancing Volume 1. Both are easy to learn and have just 6 counts in their basic step. Each one is about 90 minutes and has lots of details, tips, and tricks on how to make the dance easy.

Last is West Coast Swing Volume 1. This is a tough dance and I'd definitely NOT recommend it if you haven't gone through the others. It's the most complicated social dance, but it's not hard (that may not make sense to you yet, but it will). This dance will give you a good challenge, but it shouldn't be the dance you start with.

Overall, there's a ton of material in this pack. If you're new to country dancing, the Country Western Starter Pack will keep you busy and help you look good quickly. As always, if you have any questions once you've gone through it, please feel free to call me at our studio and I'll be glad to help!

The official description for the Country Western Starter Pack:

This no nonsense collection of easy-to-follow DVDs gets folks having fun & looking good quickly! Designed to give maximum results in minimum time, you'll focus on the core steps, rhythms, and connections that give each dance its signature look.

Start with Line Dance 101 to establish the groundwork and movements that are critical for all dances. Then, with nearly six (6) additional hours of Shawn's well-structured lessons, you'll be dancing the Two-Step, Swing, West Coast Swing, Polka, and Triple Two-Step with a full understanding of true lead and follow dancing that's critical for the country western dance floor. Benefit from the tips, tricks, and expert advice that Shawn specializes in, and this easy-to-follow pack will pay for itself the very first time you go out dancing with your friends.

"Thank You Shawn! What a wonderful gift this was to my husband! We've been married for 7 years and have only talked about dancing together until we tried your tapes. We've now worked our way through all 5 DVDs and have been having a BLAST!!!" D. Gruber

Key features of the DVDs include multiple camera angles, picture-in-picture formatting, practice time with music alongside the instructors for each dance, and an extensive library of dances that will keep you busy for hours.

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Customer Comments

These are some of the many customer reviews submitted to us about the Country Western Starter Pack:

"WONDERFUL! I have always LOVED dancing, but my husband of 5 years (high school sweetheart - 4 years) was never very good at it. He said he would like to learn, but we live in a small town in Iowa and unfortunately it's not a big deal here. We watched and learned through, Two-Step for Beginners Volume 1, and can't wait to learn more and "show off" at a friends' wedding in September! Thank you!" Unknown

"Thank You Shawn! What a wonderful gift this was to my husband! We've been married for 7 years and have only talked about dancing together until we tried your tapes. We've now worked our way through all 5 of the DVDs and have been having a BLAST!!! We love how you present the instruction and continue to be impressed at how quickly we're learning. Our favorite is the triple two step and the west coast swing (that one's WAY harder). We have already purchased more and will keep an eye out for when your series on triple two step comes out. It was nice talking with you on the phone as well. Many thanks once again!" Dawn Gruber, Unknown

Where can you find more info on Country Dance Lessons?

Call our studio directly at 877-DANCE-01 or click the links below to read more on the following dance-related topics:

• beginner dance lessons
• country western dance
• line dancing
• line dances
• polka dance lessons
• swing dancing
• triple two-step
• country two-step lessons
• west coast swing dancing

What other Dance Lesson DVDs are available?

Call our studio directly at 877-DANCE-01 or click the links below to read more about the other titles from Shawn Trautman Instruction:

• Ballroom and Latin Dance Sampler
• Beginner Cha-Cha
• Dance Lessons 101
• Essential Line Dances Vol. 1
• Essential Line Dances Vol. 2
• Hot Country Dancing for Couples
• Hustle for Beginners (Disco Style)
• Party Line Dances
• Salsa for Beginners
• Slow and Romantic Dance Sampler
• Slow Dancing for Beginners Volume 1
• Slow Dancing for Beginners Volume 2
• Smokin Line Dances Vol. 1
• Smokin Line Dances Vol. 2
• Swing Dancing for Beginners Volume 2
• Swing Dancing for Intermediate Dancers Vol 1
• Two-Step for Beginners Volume 2
• Two-Step for Intermediate Dancers Volume 1
• West Coast Swing for Beginners Volume 2
• West Coast Swing for Intermediate Dancers Volume 1