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Hot Country Dancing for Couples
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The best starting point for partner line dances with a touch of 2-step & swing!
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This review is on Hot Country Dancing for Couples
Can get you where you want to go
"I've been teaching couples dancing (rumba, cha, foxtrot, waltz, etc.) since 1993 and have designed a few dance DVDs. I got this DVD because I have no expertise in these particular dances. And I'm glad that I bought it.
Some people learn primarily by seeing a lot, others by hearing a lot, and still others by doing a lot. Most people learn best by getting some of each. Shawn Trautman overtalks the instruction? Not at all. DVDs that attempt to present a lot of information in a relatively short amount of time, as this one does, are condensed learning presentations. So, the necessary and helpful repetition of information may seem too much to people such as Mr. Davis. But if Shawn cut his verbal instruction way back, then people who learn primarily from hearing would be shortchanged. It is better to offer the maximum of which the DVD is capable, and let the viewer focus on what works for him/her.
Mr. Davis makes a value judgment when he says that he thinks that Shawn is "...trying to impress us..." I get the exact opposite impression. Shawn's presentation is very relaxed, even casual... as though he is a knowledgeable friend whom you invited into your house to teach you some dance basics. Friends don't try to impress; they try to help.
Would the DVD look different had I designed it? Sure, but it would be similar in more ways than it would be different. That's a matter of two teachers who have somewhat different approaches. There is no single correct method to teach dancing. Shawn's is certainly a valid technique.
The bottom line is: this DVD is a good introduction to the dances that are presented. People who buy it can expect to be successful in learning what is covered."
Bill B
This review is on Hot Country Dancing for Couples
"excellent product! we really enjoyed this one. very easy to follow."
philip a, miami, FL
This review is on Hot Country Dancing for Couples
"Easy to understand."
Jr B., Laramie, WY
This review is on Hot Country Dancing for Couples
"I liked the pace and clear instruction. Quick shipping."
Gordon C., Langley, BC
This review is on Hot Country Dancing for Couples
"Easy to follow."
Jeanine N., Warwick, NY
Hot Country Dancing for Couples teaches 4 of the partner line dances and 2 of the lead-and-follow dances every beginner line dancer and country dancer should know. Why? Read below and get all the details...
Is Hot Country Dancing for Couples the DVD you need?
Hot Country Dancing for Couples was made for you if:
- You are new to dancing in general or country dancing in particular.
- You want to learn the most popular partner line dances in the country.
- You are ready to dip a toe into the world of "lead-and-follow” social dancing.
- You have found yourself frustrated with group classes or private lessons on two-step or swing.
What line dances and partner dances are taught in Hot Country Dancing for Couples?
- Two-Step (lead and follow basics)
- East Coast Swing (lead and follow basics)
- Barn Dance (Wild, Wild, West)
- Cactus Cha-Cha (Neon Moon)
- Sweetheart Schottische
- Ten Step
What are the Technical Details for Hot Country Dancing?
- Name: Hot Country Dancing for Couples
- UPC: 857132001036
- 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: 1
- Rating: Unrated
- Studio: Dance Videos Direct
- Run Time: 85 minutes
What is my candid take on Hot Country Dancing for Couples?
It's funny how many people take dances like The Barn Dance for granted. How hard could it be to get out there and twirl a girl this way then that way then kick a time or two then bump hips? Well, I'll say it like this: if you don't know how to do the dance and you get out there with everyone else, you're going to be just another 'disappointing' partner in an otherwise enjoyable dance. Unfortunately, in dances like this one, it's easier to stand out by being good than it is to try to impress someone by nearly ripping their arms off because of how many turns you try to get them to do. That's the kind of thing you get by spending a couple of minutes learning the dances the right way. You learn your steps and you also learn about your partner's, which is equally important.
All in all, this DVD is composed of some great dances and if you're new to country dancing, you'll want to add it in to your collection. It's good to know each of these dances just so you CAN participate when the time comes. Yes, you may really like to line dance, but that doesn't mean that you have to be 'left out' when one of these comes on. You'll know how to do the basics in two-step and swing and will know several partner dances that are played nearly every night. Also, learning them the right way will give you a very easy transition into any variations you might encounter.
Take a chance on this one if you're ready to add some new challenges and have some fun. That's truly what this video is about.
What's the official description for Hot Country Dancing for Couples?
Hot Country Dancing for Couples is packed with over 80 minutes of easy to follow instruction in a “what you see is what you dance” format. Designed for beginners who've never danced, this "must have" DVD puts a strong focus on lead and follow
dancing and learning the fundamentals. This DVD will get you ready to step onto the country western dance floor with confidence. Having a partner is not even required (although we recommend it).
Dances included in this DVD are:
- Two-Step (lead and follow basics)
- East Coast Swing (lead and follow basics)
- Barn Dance (Wild, Wild, West)
- Cactus Cha-Cha (Neon Moon)
- Sweetheart Schottische
- Ten Step
More than just basics and the moves listed above, you’ll learn about connection points, proper hand placements, creating the lead, transitions and combining moves. To further enhance the instruction, a full breakdown of footwork for each move from both the leader and follower perspectives is given.
Filmed and produced with Picture-In-Picture technology from multiple camera angles, you'll be impressed at how simple this DVD makes country dancing for you.
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