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Swing Dancing for Beginners Volume 1

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Regular Price: $34.99 Discount: 23 %
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"The fun & practical dance everyone should know. Learn it and you'll use it!"

Swing for Beginners Volume 1 is packed full of useful tips and tricks that everyone can use. This is one of the best dances for beginners and one I typically recommend as a starting point. Why? Click the sections below and get all the details...

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Is Swing Dancing for Beginners Volume 1 the DVD you need?

Swing Dancing for Beginners Volume 1 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.

What all is taught in Swing Dancing for Beginners V1?

  • 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

What are the Technical Details for Swing for Beginners V1?
  • Name: Swing Dancing for Beginners Volume 1
  • UPC: 857132001258
  • 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
  • DVD Release Date: November 1, 2006
  • Run Time: 85 minutes

What's my candid take on Swing for Beginners V1?

Swing was the dance that got me hooked on dancing and one that I still love. East Coast Swing, specifically, was my favorite for years, though I think it was easier to dance faster when I was a teenager.

This DVD is a fun one that goes through two different types of Swing, single-time and triple time (aka East Coast Swing). It's essential you learn both as they're ultimately the same dance to two different speeds of music. If you dance a lot, you'll definitely want to know when to use one or the other.

If you're a beginner, I highly recommend giving this one a shot. We assume you know nothing about dancing and start you out from the absolute beginning. We throw in lots of easy to remember tips and tricks along with the practice sessions so your muscle memory is constantly being tapped. Also, you'll see how household items (if you have kids) can really help your dance. Getting you to learn the true principles behind lead and follow dancing is what our goal was with this one and it has worked beautifully.

Take a look at this one and start using it at almost any venue. It's one of the most versatile dances you'll ever learn and you'll never have a shortage of partners if you dance it well. Hope you enjoy!

NOTE: If you don't want to have fun with your dancing, don't order this DVD!

What's the "official" product description for Swing Dancing 1?

Swing Dancing for Beginners Volume 1 is packed with nearly 90 minutes of easy to follow instruction in a “what you see is what you dance” format for both Single-Time Swing and East Coast Swing. Designed for beginners who've never danced Swing, this DVD puts a strong focus on lead and follow dancing and learning the fundamentals.

Moves included in this DVD are:

  • Slow Step, Rock Step, and Triple Step
  • Left and Right Turns
  • Underarm Turns
  • Dancing Positions
  • And more...

Shawn's broad experience in both dance and Advanced Learning Techniques makes his methods of Swing Dance instruction innovative, easy, and fun (this DVD features a number of tips and tricks and even how to use a hula hoop to practice leading and following). 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 Swing Dancing for you.

Order your copy today and start Swing Dancing by the weekend. Order this DVD as part of the Swing Dance Starter Pack and save.

Which Special Offers include Swing for Beginners V1?
  • Swing Dance Starter Pack
  • The Beginner Starter Pack (5 DVD set)
  • The Country Western Starter Pack (5 DVD set)
  • The Beginner Super Set (10 DVD set)
  • The Wedding Starter Pack (4 DVD set)
  • Custom Combo Pack (3, 4, 5, 6, & 10 DVD sets)
  • The Entire Collection (all 25 DVDs)

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Swing Dance Starter Pack
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Swing Dancing for Intermediate Dancers Vol 1
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Product Reviews

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Excellent Introduction
James Callen (NY, NY) (Unknown) 12/8/2008 2:16 PM
This DVD provides a great introduction to both single time and east coast swing. Both Shawn and Joanna do an excellent job of breaking down each of the pieces into manageable parts that are fun to go through. We liked the pace and feel like we got much more than our money's worth on this one as we've taken private lessons for a whole lot more and gotten a whole lot less out of them. Wish we had found these DVDs sooner. Keep 'em coming!
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The DVD is awesome.
Man L. (Unknown) 10/14/2008 2:54 PM
The DVD is awesome. it is easy to learn and follow. my husband and I enjoy a lot, and having fun to learn.
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perfect
Allen M. (Unknown) 10/13/2008 10:37 AM
perfect product
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Best dance lessons on DVD I've ever seen
kaym3863 (Unknown) 10/10/2008 9:35 AM
These are the best dance lessons on DVD that I have ever seen. Clear and easy to follow with lots of information. Highly reccomended for beginners.
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What else could you want!
goral77 (Unknown) 10/9/2008 12:54 PM
Excellent dvd, clear instructions, very professional, will do business again,thx
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