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This review is on Slow Dancing for Beginners Volume 1
We had a great time learning to Slow Dance!
"When my wife told me that we were taking Slow Dance lessons, I was a bit apprehensive. I've never really been that comfortable on the dance floor. However, my concerns started to go away when she showed me that we would be learning and practicing in the privacy of our home with the Shawn Trautman Slow Dancing for Beginners DVD Collection. We listened to the DVD lessons a few times. It is great that when she or I had questions, we could simply stop, rewind and practice at our own pace. Shawn Trautman explains steps and moves in an easy-to-understand, confident manner.
We actually ventured out to a public event last weekend -- a somewhat formal charity event. To everyone's surprise (especially my own), both my wife and I were awesome on the dance floor! Unlike the old days, where I would slink into the corner when the music started, I confidently asked my wife to dance all night long. Both of us even found ourselves asking others to dance -- and offered them little tips along the way (forgive us Shawn for borrowing some of those!). We are both actually looking forward to going to more events where we can "show our stuff" on the dance floor. For these reasons, I whole-heartedly recommend the Shawn Trautman Slow Dancing for Beginners and rate it Five Stars!"
-Thomas K
This review is on Slow Dancing for Beginners Volume 1
Very Helpful!
"My husband and I are not very good dancers (we just don't do it very often at all) so, in order to prepare for a family wedding, we got this DVD and it helped tremendously. They went through all the steps and made it very easy to understand and mimic. They even put music on so we could practice with them and see how it would look with music. We didn't realize how much we would like dancing and we attribute that to Shawn and Joanna's wonderful teaching style. Loved it!!!"
-Heather G
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If you want to learn how to slow dance, then my Slow Dancing for Beginners
Volume 1 is for you. Why? Read below and get all the details...
Is Slow Dancing for Beginners Volume 1 the DVD you need?
Slow Dancing for Beginners Volume 1 was made for you if:
- You have a wedding or other formal event coming up.
- You've always had a fear of slow dancing.
- You always wanted to know how to slow dance 'the right way'.
- Your current slow dance is recognized at the old "stand and sway".
- You have no idea where to put your hands or how to properly hold a woman so she feels secure (during the dance).
- You have been told or you feel like you have "two left feet".
- You want to impress someone with smooth dance skills.
- You want to come off as 'classy' rather than 'raunchy' when you first ask someone to dance.
- Your spouse never wants to slow dance because they don't know how.
What steps and moves are taught in Slow Dancing for Beg. V. 1?
- Rules of partner dancing
- Walking Steps
- Tap Steps
- step Taps
- Walking Basics
- 8 Count Basics
- Basics
- 5 Foot Positions
- 4 Connection Points
- Closed Dance Frame with Basics
- 4 Count Left Turn
- 4 Count Right Turn
- 4 Count Underarm Turn
- 8 Count Underarm Turn Combo
- 8 Count Momentum Turn
- Spotting Technique
- Full Review
- Practice with Music
What are the Technical Details for Slow Dancing for Beginners Vol. 1?
- Name: Slow Dancing for Beginners Volume 1
- UPC: 857132001302
- 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: 96 minutes
What's my candid take on Slow Dancing for Beginners Volume 1?
Slow dancing is largely misunderstood. When I think of slow dancing I think of all the times over the years that I've heard "now that's the way to dance with a woman!" It's not the old "stand and sway" and it's not some raunchy class-less dance that gets lots of attention on the dance floor, but in a bad way. What I teach is a very traditional 'hold me close but don't just stand there and make me feel awkward' dance.
I learned to slow dance in high school. It wasn't from a ballroom or any of the dance instructors that were so-called 'experts'. I first learned by watching my parents and my grandparents slow dance. I never felt awkward watching them; rather it was a 'hey, that looks easy and fun' and something I could do with anyone. When I asked about slow dancing at my ballroom dance lessons, the answer was something like 'sure, here's what it looks like' and they proceeded to show me some big glamorous dance with choreographed steps and big flailing arms. My answer to that was 'thanks, but no thanks'. That's not what normal people do, nor is it something you can do with someone you just met (that was important for me when I was single). If you're looking for that kind of slow dancing, I'd say there are probably a dozen or so other videos on the market that you could get - I have about 10 of them and I just shook my head upon watching as it's just not something I'd recommend to anyone (it reminded me of the lessons I took in a ballroom - just not practical and sure as heck not something I'd do in a club or at a wedding).
In 2003, Joanna and I put together an entire curriculum on slow dancing and spent about 6 months developing it. We put it together specifically for folks that were getting married and their bridal parties and we had a blast with our classes. We taught the slow dancing basics in a way that both the guys and the ladies looked good and felt comfortable. Since that time, we've further developed it and refined our teaching methods and all of it is captured here on Slow Dancing for Beginners Volume 1. In the last 2 years since we released the slow dancing series, we've received tons of letters from folks around the world that have thanked us for finally teaching them something practical they can do without feeling embarrassed.
If you're looking for a great dance to get started with that you can use with anyone (or just that special someone), this is the one you should pick up. Believe me, you'll get more than you expect out of it.
What's the official product description for Slow Dancing for Beginners Vol. 1?
Whether you are learning for an event like a wedding, a cruise, a date, an upcoming dance, or if you simply want to try something new, Slow Dancing for Beginners Volume 1 is a great place to start!
Slow Dancing for Beginners Volume 1 is a remarkably simple DVD that teaches the guys how to lead the dance, the ladies how to follow it, and more importantly, how both can look good doing it.
Your instructors, Shawn and Joanna Trautman, will have you dancing along with them as you learn to lead and follow several basic steps, left turns, right turns, underarm turns, momentum turns and more!
This volume is for everyone, though designed specifically for beginners with nearly ninety minutes of easy-to-follow instruction. Owning this DVD is the equivalent of having your own private instruction at home. Filmed and presented with multiple camera angles and Picture-in-Picture technology, you'll be surprised at just how easily you'll learn with the right instruction.
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Customer Comments
These are some of the many customer reviews submitted to us on Slow Dancing for Beginners Volume 1:
"Always wished I could dance, never took the time to learn... missed a lot! Wish I'd started earlier, appreicate the quality and breakdown of your instruction. Was enjoying a dance class at our local college, but conflicted with my work schedule, and unlike your dvds I could not always say wait I need to see that again. I do wish you were local, you have an obvious love of dance, and it would be great to take a class from the two of you. Thanks. PS - The breakdown of the steps is what I liked most. Bought both the Slow Dancing for Beginners DVD and Dance Lessons 101." Tom Hino., Adelanto, CA
"Very Happy! The very basic instruction is very easy to follow." Anne N, Philadelphia, PA
"Shawn, I love your DVD's. You really break things down for the novice and I higly recommend you to others. Thanks and keep up the good work!!" Unknown
"great for beginner dancers! Outstanding customer service. great dvd for beginners" bobby v, Unknown
"For my first dance. Great product and fast shipping! Bought it to help with my first dance with my fiance next week and its so easy and fun that even he had a good time." tatianam, Unknown
"Great DVD! Excellent company to purchase from!!! Great DVD and wonderful service." TerriK, Unknown
"I am very well satisfied. I liked that each step was distinctly introduced for the man and for the woman. Particularly important for the man, because he has the lead. My husband felt this was good because he could review as often as needed. No pressure to keep up with a group." Jane B., Flinton, VA
"Easy step by step instructions." Bonny M., Flint Hill, VA
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