This is one of my most popular Dance Lesson Combo Packs. I've put 5 of the best beginner titles together in a convenient and affordable set to get you up and dancing in no time. Why is the Country Western Starter Pack so popular? Click the sections below and get all the details...
The Country Western Starter Pack was made for you if:
Two Step
Swing Dancing (East Coast Swing)
West Coast Swing
Polka
Triple Two Step
Steps You Will Know After Dancing Line Dance 101
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.
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!
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.