Swing Dance Starter Pack

This is one of my most popular Dance Lesson Combo Packs. I've put my 3 Swing Dancing titles together in a convenient and affordable set to get you up and dancing in no time. Why is the Swing Dance Starter Pack so popular? Read below and get all the details...

Is the Swing Starter Pack the DVD set you need?

The Swing Starter Pack was made for you if:

• You are new to dancing.
• You have been told or you feel like you have "two left feet".
• You want to learn to dance for a wedding, class reunion, or cruise.
• 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 swing music that's listed here.

All 3 of these great dance lesson videos are included in the Swing Dance Starter Pack:

• Swing Dancing for Beginners Volume 1
• Swing Dancing for Beginners Volume 2
• Swing Dancing for Intermediate Dancers Vol 1

What steps and moves are taught in the Swing Dance Starter Pack?

Swing Dancing for Beginners Volume 1

• Slow steps
• Rock steps
• Triple steps
• Combinations
• Slow steps with rock steps
• Triple steps with rock steps
• Posture
• Teacher holds
• Body tilts
• Two hand holds
• Four connection points
• Practice frame
• Closed dance position
• One hand hold
• Semi-open dance position
• Left turns
• Right turns
• Underarm turns
• Full review
• Practice with music

Swing Dancing for Beginners Volume 2

• Review of Connection Points
• 6 Count Tuck Turn
• Follower's Underarm Turn
• Leader's Underarm Tun
• Tuck Turn Combo Move
• Two-Hand to One-Hand Transition
• Leader's Left Roll With Hand Change
• Leader's Left Roll with Behind-the-Back Hand Change
• Leader's Left Roll with Follower Underarm Turn Combo
• Turn etiquette
• Follower's Rules to Dance By
• 6 Count Wrap
• 6 Count Unwrap
• Leader's Fake Wrap
• Follower's Fake Wrap
• Wrap Fake Wrap Combo Move
• Tuck Turn Handshake Prep Move
• Tuck Turns
• Touchbacks
• Touchbacks to Ladies Underarm Turn
• Touchbacks to Ladies Underarm Turn with Behind the Back Hand Change
• Turn Touchback Combo
• Optional Exit
• Full Review
• Practice with Music

Swing Dancing for Intermediate Dancers Vol 1

• Quick Review of Swing Basic
• 6 Count Follower's Inside / Leader's Inside Turn
• 6 Count Follower's Inside / Leader's Outside Turn
• 6 Count Shoulder (Barrel) Roll
• Touchbacks with Follower's Single Turn
• Hip Catch
• Single Turn Touchbacks with Hip Catch Combo
• 24 Count Kick Step Synchopation Combo
• 6 Count Cross Hand Underarm Turn
• 6 Count Oxbow (Pretzel) Move
• Underarm Turn with Behind the Back Hand Change
• Full Pretzel Combo
• Full Review
• Practice with Music

What are the Technical Details for the Swing Dance Starter Pack?

• Name: Swing Dance Starter Pack: Swing Dancing for Beginners Volume 1, Swing Dancing for Beginners Volume 2, and Swing Dancing for Intermediate Dancers Vol 1
• 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: 3
• Rating: Unrated
• Studio: Dance Videos Direct
• Run Time: 265 minutes

What's my candid take on the Swing Dance Starter Pack?

If it weren't for the Swing, I would've missed out on some of the best social dance experiences I've ever had. Swing is a great dance to get guys (in particular) hooked on dancing as it's fun, upbeat, and masculine when done correctly. Ladies, if you're looking for a product line that will get your husbands, boyfriends, significant others, etc. interested in dancing, go with these DVDs.

Swing dancing is easy to learn and is very repetitive with the footwork (that means they can "get it" quickly). This is particulary important because most guys want to have successes early on so they'll have an incentive to continue. They want to feel like they look good and that others won't make fun of them. The music for Swing helps with this as well as it allows them to get into it a lot easier than, say, the waltz would.

In these 3 DVDs, Joanna and I assume you've never danced before and start with the absolute basics. There's a lot of concepts that we go through, but we go through them in a progression that really makes sense and that won't leave you wondering. We also cover all the material in both single and triple time rhythms, which allows you to dance the Swing either fast or slow, depending on the music (you'll understand the importance once you go through it). My favorite part is the use of the hula hoop. This is the only DVD we've made thus far where we've used it as it's a great tool for seeing and reinforcing the leads.

Not only do you learn about different moves (very important), but you also learn about leading and following in ways that are extremely practical and useful from the get-go. Etiquette on the dance floor is also emphasized as this is a social dance and one where you're dancing with someone else (directly) and also with many others on the floor (indirectly) - as such, it's important to know what to do and also what NOT to do.

Hope you enjoy this one as much as we do. If you have any questions once you've gone through the lessons, please don't hesitate to ask. We love to help out over the phone as well.

What's the official product description for the Swing Starter Pack?

Shawn's formula for success is second to none when it comes to Swing and this pack sets you right up! You get unusually practical advice from a pro who focuses on results and you'll literally be dancing just minutes after starting.

Benefit from nearly five (5) hours of hands-on, step-by-step lessons that will pay for themselves the very first time you dance in front of your friends. You'll be leaps & bounds ahead of most when it comes to lead & follow dancing as Shawn carefully builds your mastery of the most critical elements for success.

These easy-to-follow DVDs build on top of one another, meaning each move you learn in Volume 1 is used to build the next move, and so on. You'll go from step one fundamentals to understanding intricate lead & follow combinations that are essential for dancing Swing with anyone.

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Customer Comments

These are some of the many customer reviews submitted to us about the Swing Starter Pack:

"I bought the first of these three DVD's (Beginner 1) and found that to be an excellent DVD. It taught me the basics of right turns, left turns, and other basic turns. I then got the other two DVD's and found that I had a great foundation as regards to learning basic Swing Dancing. I found it best to see the DVD's several times and master one move before learning the next. I liked the explaination of both lead and follow basics. This way no one is left out. Also, the sections are well outlined so that if you want to practice one or two specific turns, there is easy access to that particular turn. This was a very wise investment for me. In addition, from e-mails that I have gotten from them, they really care about their students. Thanks again for an excellent series." John C., Milwaukee, WI

"Great! Excellent presentation" Peter K, Bristow, OK

"Great job Shawn! Just like in the West Coast series, the instruction here is great. The difference is that we made it through these DVDs much faster as Swing is much easier to learn than West Coast. I used to two step and I think that helped quite a bit since the single time swing timing is the same as two step. I first found your DVDs on Amazon.com and read many great reviews - I'm glad I did. The instruction really makes sense and we felt like it progressed at the speed that we were learning, which was great for us, we didn't keep up the same pace with the West Coast Swing). We really liked the examples you gave and the demo with the hula hoop as it made perfect sense to my son. Again, the DVDs are an excellent learning tool for beginners like me. I continue to recommend all of them to my friends." Nancy Carlson, Unknown

"every dvd is fabulous. Wow. The shipping on these was LIGHTNING fast and every dvd is fabulous. These dvd's really work and my husband and I are having so much fun . Thanks Shawn!" bbekpark, Unknown

"Thank you! It was everything you said it was" Sandra Johnston, Lansing, MI

"These DVD's are GREAT! These DVD's are GREAT! Shawn and his wife showed my wife and i how to start swingin' quickly and painlessly! We're really looking forward to get through this series and to move on to the more advanced stuff. We love it!!" Grant, Unknown

"Shawn and his wife are very calm and easy to follow and learn from" Tracie R., Naperville, FL

"Very easy to follow, clear direction, slow step by step learning" Ronald S., Phoenix, AZ

Where can you find more info on Swing Dancing Lessons?

Call our studio directly at 877-DANCE-01 or click the links below to read more on the following dance-related topics:

• beginner dance lessons
• ballroom dance
• country western dance
• wedding dance lessons
• swing dancing

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:

• Ballroom and Latin Dance Sampler
• Beginner Cha-Cha
• Country Western Dance Sampler
• Dance Lessons 101
• Essential Line Dances Vol. 1
• Essential Line Dances Vol. 2
• Hot Country Dancing for Couples
• Hustle for Beginners (Disco Style)
• Line Dance 101
• Party Line Dances
• Salsa for Beginners
• Slow and Romantic Dance Sampler
• Slow Dancing for Beginners Volume 1
• Slow Dancing for Beginners Volume 2
• Smokin Line Dances Vol. 1
• Smokin Line Dances Vol. 2
• Two-Step for Beginners Volume 1
• Two-Step for Beginners Volume 2
• Two-Step for Intermediate Dancers Volume 1
• West Coast Swing for Beginners Volume 1
• West Coast Swing for Beginners Volume 2
• West Coast Swing for Intermediate Dancers Volume 1