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How long are the
DVDs?
Most of the DVDs in Shawn Trautman's Dance Collection
are 75 to 90 minutes each. For specifics, you can see
the exact time for each DVD in the product listing
descriptions.
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Can we
learn to dance even if we've never taken dance
lessons before?
Absolutely! Shawn Trautman has built his reputation
on teaching people to dance that have never danced
before. His corporate training background, MBA in
organizational leadership and training trainers, and
17 years of dance instruction help to make the
learning process simple, easy, and effective. You'll
be glad you chose the DVDs from Shawn Trautman's
Dance Collection and you'll have access to him
through email and via phone (877-DANCE-01
).
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Can I really learn to dance from
a DVD?
Yes! It's like having a private lesson at your house
anytime you wish. The DVDs in Shawn Trautman's Dance
Collection were built specifically for beginners and
attempt to address each concern and question you
might have. The DVDs include comprehensive dance
instructions using stacked learning methods that
guarantees success while being easy to follow. It's a
guaranteed success. AND, it's a whole lot of FUN! If
you have any questions about your DVD and want to
talk with Shawn directly, he's available as well
(Contact Us).
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Why should I choose
Shawn Trautman's Dance Collection?
Simply stated, great instruction! Shawn Trautman has
spent over 15 years working and dancing with some of
the greatest dancers and has taught countless numbers
of people how to dance. Additionally, because of
Shawn's background in corporate training and
athletics, Shawn makes learning to dance simple for
people of all ages, backgrounds and levels of
physical fitness. His innovative teaching style gives
people the confidence and basic knowledge of dance
that gets them onto the dance floor while looking
good and feeling confident in their abilities. Shawn
Trautman stands out because he is genuinely
interested in teaching people how to dance and it
shows in his products!
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Would these DVDs compliment
either group classes or private lessons?
Yes! There are several advantages to using Shawn
Trautman's DVDs, either as stand-alone tools or as
supplementary ones. First and foremost, all the
information is recorded in a logical manner for you
to review at any time. When you take classes or
private lessons, the amount of information thrown at
you can be overwhelming, and when you get home to
practice, it's likely that a good percentage of it is
gone. The most common complaint from people who take
group lessons or private lessons is the amount of
information they forget. Using Shawn Trautman's DVDs
along with your lessons provides you with great
foundational tools that will almost undoubtedly fill
in holes that might have been overlooked during group
dance class or private lessons. Using the DVDs in
addition to the live classes is like adding an
additional instructor to all your practice time and
will guarantee to speed up your learning curve.
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We put off learning to dance
until the last minute. Can your DVDs help
us?
Yes, and this is a very common question! Regardless
of the reason for putting off learning to dance, it's
very probable that within a couple of hours of
receiving any of the DVDs in Shawn Trautman's Dance
Collection you'll be dancing with confidence. You'll
know right away as the stacked learning approach will
have you dancing the basics in the first few minutes
and then adding on. All of the material is simple to
follow and laid out in a manner that anyone can
follow along. Also, we have "Same-Day Shipping" out
of our office (near Tampa, FL) and can do Priority or
Express Shipping if you need your DVDs NOW! You'll be
dancing in no time!
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We have two left feet and aren't
sure we can learn to dance. Can your DVDs help
us?
Without a doubt, Yes! And you're not alone. Shawn
Trautman has developed a system that is excellent for
beginners and for people who've never danced a day in
their lives. It's so easy to go through his DVDs and
actually feel good about what you've learned. We hear
all the time that the instruction was painless and
that people are amazed by their own abilities that
they never knew they had. It's a wonderful feeling to
be able to accomplish something such as learning to
dance, especially if you thought you never could.
You're only one DVD from Shawn Trautman away from
changing your impression of your feet!
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What type of Dance DVD should we
start with if we have never danced?
The top recommendation by far is Dance Lessons
101. This DVD was specifically designed for those
who have never danced a day in their lives and want
to start at square one. Dance Lessons 101 will also
give you a good idea of what dances you will like. If
you know the specific dance you want to learn, such
as West Coast Swing, Salsa, or Two Step, then order
the first volume, West Coast Swing for Beginners
Volume 1 as it'll set the tone and give you the
foundation to start with.
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I've line danced a few times and
want to learn more - where do I start?
This one's easy. Start with Line Dance 101 - Shawn
Trautman shows more than 30 individual steps and then
eases you into 5 different dances that combines the
moves. You learn how to do all the steps, what
they're called, and how dances come together. It's a
great learning tool if you've never line danced or
only line danced a couple of times. If you're
proficient, know what the steps are called, and want
to learn a bit faster, Party Line Dances is for you.
If you know several line dances already and you're
just looking to add to your arsenal, either of the
Essential Line Dances volumes will be great for you.
Last, if you're an advanced dancer and/or you're
looking for a challenge, try either of the Smokin'
Line Dances Volumes as you'll be sure to have your
feet on ice after going through them a time or
two!
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What is dance
etiquette?
Dance etiquette can be broken into 2 main groups:
Partner Etiquette and Floor Etiquette. Details on
each of these can be found in our book, Picture
Yourself Dancing (pp 26-27), but the summary is this
- Partner Etiquette entails not giving unsolicited
advice, trusting your dance partner, thanking your
dance partner, and always introducing yourself to
others. Floor eqiquette entails being aware of your
surroundings at all times (on the dance floor),
apologizing or excusing yourself if a collision
occurs on the dance floor (even if it's not your
fault), and knowing the correct placement for each
dance (i.e., where to dance on the dance floor).
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What kind of shoes should we
wear when learning from your dance DVDs?
Though you can dance in anything that's comfortable,
the best choice would be a shoe with a smooth-leather
sole (rubber soles are the hardest to learn in and
should be avoided if possible). There are shoes made
specifically for dancing but I'd recommend "getting
your feet wet", so to say, before investing in all
the best side-items. Once you decide it's a hobby you
really want to pursue, take a look at the different
dance shoes that are available specifically for
practicing. If you don't want to pay for expensive
shoes, you can also look into dance tennis shoes or
shoes for bowling that have suede bottoms.
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What are sampler DVDs, and why
are they a great place to start?
Our Dance lesson sampler DVDs offer samples of our
dance lessons for different dances, depending on the
DVD you'd like to purchase. For example: Our Dance
Lessons 101 takes you through some of the most
popular dances such as, Salsa, Cha Cha, Hustle (disco
dancing), (Texas) Two Step, East Coast Swing, West
Coast Swing, Slow Dance & Waltz. The fact that
our samplers cover lessons for so many different
dances is what makes them a great place to start,
especially if you're not sure which dance is for you.
You can get the basics and a couple of moves. You can
practice, and see if it's the right match for you.
With the samplers we offer, we cover 18 dances; and
they are backed by our 100% guarantee, just like all
of our other Dance Lesson DVDs. So you won't be left
wondering if you made the right decision.
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