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Salsa for Beginners
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An unbelievably simple method of learning Salsa is found within this DVD.
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Customer Reviews
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"I pretty much have no rhythm and I was able to follow these lessons fairly well."
-Laurae R., Indianapolis, IN
This review is on Salsa for Beginners
"Fun and Easy. This was our first time doing any line dancing and I'll have to admit... it was fun! I'm not convinced you'll ever see me out on the dance floor with others, but it was sure fun learning them and knowing that I 'COULD' get out there. My wife, however, could not be more excited about getting out and trying the dances. She likes the tush push the best and thought the whole lesson was just really easy to follow. We also bought your Dance Lessons 101 DVD and have been having a blast learning together. Keep up the great work!"
-DanD, Marietta, GA
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"This is one of several Shawn Trautman videos that I have purchased. I have been extremely pleased with all of them. The DVDs allow me to proceed at my own pace. The description of the steps is very clear, and Mr. Trautman is very careful to structure the presentations so that more complex steps develop from mastery of the more fundamental ones. His approach is very relaxed yet precise. I was having a hard time learning salsa and his video was the key to my getting this dance down. I'm convinced that his videos constitute one of the most effective and economical ways of learning to dance."
-Philip P. CT
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"Being possibly the only Cuban guy in the world who can't dance Salsa, I found this video to be excellent for beginners. The moves are taught very slowly to start off with and then repeated over and over again to give you a chance to learn them as you participate along with the video. Although I was already taking introductory Salsa lessons prior to purchasing the video, I found the video to be a great suppliment because, let's face it, once you leave the dance studio and go back to your regular life you pretty much forget everything you learned."
-Rigoberto C. South Amboy, NJ
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"I really enjoyed this DVD by Shawn and Joanna. I was new to Salsa and the steps are demonstrated slowly. Ten the man's steps and the woman's steps are broken down and explained. I really appreciated the fact that they tried to demonstrate the various steps slowly. One aspect that is often lost in dance DVD's is that moves are explained too quickly. Unfortunately if one cannot do something slow, one cannot do it fast. In tennis, if one cannot hit forehands slow consistently, one will not be able to hit the ball fast consistently. The Salsa DVD explains dance moves in the slower fashion. Only later are the dances done in real time to illustrate what they would look like on the dance floor. I have enjoyed a number of their DVD's because I believe they understand how to teach. Thanks."
-John C. Milwaukee, WI
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"I learned a lot. The lessons are taught well"
-Jonathan K., Edina, MN
This review is on Salsa for Beginners
"What should two white bread folks do when they are invited to a wedding with Latin flavor?
Watch "Hot & Spicy Salsa for Beginners" of course!
In preparation for my cousin's wedding my husband and I learned the basic steps of the Salsa along with a few fancy moves that added some flair! After following along with the DVD we felt very comfortable dancing with the Salsa experts in the room
Shawn and Joanna present the Salsa step by step and gradually add in the showy steps that will help anyone show their stuff on the dance floor. They are clear and concise and take the time to explain each step along with the corresponding footwork. More experienced dancers may find the repetition and reviews tedious, but the DVD is segmented so that it is easy to jump forward.
This is a great introduction to Salsa- check it out if you are interested in exploring Latin dancing!" -R.W. Boston, MA
This review is on Salsa for Beginners
"Good for beginners. The DVD was good and was for beginners. I had hoped it would go a bit more advance beginners. Yet, it was very enjoyable."
-Phillipa L
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"Shawn and Joanna make it easier than I'd dreamed. Their presentation is broken into basic techniques that are easy to understand and easy to learn. Before you know it, you're doing the Salsa!"
-Rose J., Palm Harbor, FL
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"My wife and I found this video to be extremely helpful and more convenient than taking formal dance lessons. I especially enjoy the picture in picture feature that highlights the steps in detail. This dvd has a broad range of skill levels that goes from the very basics to more intermediate dance steps once you get the hang of it. I would recommend it to anyone wanting to learn salsa dancing."
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Thobes, Omaha
If you want to learn how to salsa, then my Salsa for Beginners
is for you. Why? Read on and get all the details...
"My wife and I have been dancing for about 10 years but we never took Salsa lessons. The instructions in the video are so easy to follow that we were dancing Salsa right after watching it. Experience in other dances might have something to do with it but the way the dance is presented by Shawn and Jaonna stimulated our interest. Since we are new with the dance, we have watched it repeatedly when we want to review certain moves. I recommend it highly especially to beginners." Dom V. Savannah, GA
Is Salsa for Beginners the DVD you need?
Salsa for Beginners was made for you if:
- You hear "Salsa" and still think about chips rather than dancing.
- You're Latin and you don't want anyone to know that you don't know Salsa.
- You are new to dancing and want to start with a fun one!
- You're dating a Hispanic who knows how to dance & you need to know. Fast!
- You have been told or you feel like you have "two left feet".
- You want to be able to dance Salsa anywhere and with anyone.
- You can't understand your Latin Dance Instructor because of a language barrier.
- You have found yourself frustrated with group classes or private lessons.
- You have trouble remembering steps to practice between lessons.
- You love any of the salsa music that's listed here.
What all is taught in Salsa for Beginners?
- 8 Count Basic
- Side Basic
- One Hand Hold
- Two Hand Hold
- Closed Dance Position
- 4 Connection Points
- Open Dance Position
- Leader's Footwork
- Follower's Footwork
- Open Breaks
- Back Breaks
- 4 Count Follower's Pivot Turn
- Back Break Pivot Turn Combo
- Continuous Back Break Combo
- Cross Over Breaks
- Follower's Underarm Turn
- Leader's and Follower's Underarm Turn
- 16 Count 3 Underarm Turn Combo
- Full Review
What are the Technical Details for Salsa for Beginners?
- Name: Salsa for Beginners
- UPC: 857132001081
- Level: Beginner (Goes through Intermediate)
- 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: 96 minutes
What's my candid take on Salsa for Beginners?
Here's my take on Salsa - and yes, you're going to laugh. I've come to grips with the fact that I'm as white as they come and that I'll never be mistaken as Latin. Most people laugh when they find out that I dance, let alone teach Salsa... until they see me do it.
Over the years, I've taken a lot of Salsa dance lessons and have had my share of frustrations (language barriers, poor instruction, lots of spins before basics, instructor variations, etc.). I've taken from Salsa instructors around the world as well as from many local instructors and through other Salsa videos as a way of auditing their classes while studying teaching methods. One thing's for sure, Salsa's a contagious dance that's just downright fun, but it's sure hard to find a good instructor!
Now, understand, I 'm one of those guys that just couldn't get his hips moving the right way. I later learned it was because I was trying to use my hips rather than my knees... why's this important? There are many Salsa instructors out there that say "if you're not dancing through your knees, you're not doing the Salsa." I say, "that's a load of crap!" I danced it for years without using the "right" part of my body and I had a blast. Was it 'technically' correct? Apparently not. Did I have fun with it? Absolutely! Did any of the ladies ever complain while I was out dancing? No way. My take on Salsa is that some of the advanced styling pieces will come naturally to some folks and some won't, but the fundamentals behind the dance itself including the rhythm, basics, lead and following aspects, and turns will be the same regardless. The styling is a learned skill and doesn't happen overnight for people as white as me (and I mean that with no ethnic slur whatsoever). Not knowing all the styling pieces doesn't stop you from dancing and having fun and I'm here to say they can be learned on your own time when you're ready.
That's why we focus on getting you dancing quickly in this DVD. Understanding the dance and having something to do while you learn the more advanced styling pieces allows you to not give up on yourself after the first time it doesn't work for you. You can be yourself and have fun with this great dance in just a matter of minutes regardless of your ethnicity. I love Salsa music (though I can't understand most of it) and really enjoy the culture. Salsa's fun, upbeat, catchy and everyone should know how to do it!
Right now we have only one DVD on Salsa and in it we focus on all the main pieces of the dance. You'll get more than an hour and a half of solid, 'makes-sense' instruction that will serve you well long into the future. To further excite you, we're getting ready to release a whole new line of Salsa DVDs in early 2010 that will provide you with tons of cool moves, tips, and tricks in an instruction format that will far exceed your expectations. In the meantime, get started with this one and you'll be ready to dance in just minutes. I promise you!
What's the official product description for Salsa for Beginners?
Learn one of the most popular club
dances from Shawn Trautman, a world-class dance instructor and author, with
Salsa for Beginners.
Moves included in this DVD are:
- Front, Back & Side Basics
- Back Breaks
- Ladies Underarm Turn
- One & Two Hand Holds
- Cross Over Breaks
- Leader Underarm Turn
- Cross-Body Leads
- And more...
Salsa for Beginners is packed with
over 90 minutes of easy to follow instruction in a “what you see is what
you dance” format. Designed for beginners who've never danced Salsa, this
DVD puts a strong focus on lead and follow dancing and learning the fundamentals.
More than just basics and the moves listed above, you’ll learn about connection
points, proper hand placements, open and closed dance positions, posture, 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
as well as tips, tricks, and rules for leaders and followers.
Filmed in HD and produced with Picture-In-Picture
technology from multiple camera angles, you'll be impressed at how simple this
DVD makes Salsa for you.
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 Dance Collection is the way to go. Order your copy today,
and be dancing the Salsa by next weekend!
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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:
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