This is one of my most popular Dance Lesson Combo Packs. I've put my 3 Two Step titles together in a convenient and affordable set to get you up and dancing in no time. Why is the Two Step Starter Pack so popular? Read below and get all the details...
Is the Two Step Starter Pack the DVD set you need?
The Two Step Starter Pack was made for you if:
- You are new to country dancing.
- You have been told or you feel like you have "two left feet".
- You want to dance anywhere that country music is played.
- 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 Two-Step music that's listed here.
What Dance Lesson DVDs are included in the Two Step Starter Pack?
Customer Reviews
This review is on Two-step for Beginners Vol. 1
Absolutely Fantastic!
"I'm a first time customer and now completely sold on Shawn's instruction. My girlfriend and I have been taking weekly two-step classes for the last 3 months and I wanted to go back and work on the basics. In the first 15 minutes alone I picked up several things that I wish I'd known months ago. What I really like is that Shawn spends the time teaching what it means to lead a woman and that his wife goes through what following is about. We really enjoyed the lessons and look forward to going through the next DVD. We've decided it's much easier to learn from your DVDs than our class and we'll be spending more time at home practicing. Thanks!"
-Tommy T
This review is on Two-step for Beginners Vol. 2
You will be glad you purchased this one
"I received Two-Step Volume One after I had wasted hundreds of dollars on other videos on the market so I already knew that Shawn's Trautman's tapes were the best there is on the market.
When I got this tape, just like the first one I was not disappointed. This tape was easy to follow just like the first one. Shawn teaches in a way that even a first grader could learn from the tape but does it in a way that is exciting and fun to anyone."
-Rick H
This review is onTwo-Step for Intermediate Dancers Volume 1
This tape is the best on the market
"I had spent hundreds and hundreds of dollars on learn to dance videos before I finally started receiving Shawn Truatman's videos. I quickly realized all that early money had been wasted. Shawn's tapes are the best there is. I recommend these tapes to anyone because the teaching method used by Shawn's tapes are done in a way that are easy to understand and makes it easy for any beginner to understand but at the same time someone who already has experience can learn from the tapes also. The tapes are taught so well that I feel if a beginner looked at one of Shawn's more advanced tapes they could even learn from that. I wish I would have had this information and I would have bought Shawn's tapes first and I would not have wasted all that money on bad tapes."
-Rick H
What steps and moves are taught in the Two Step Starter Pack?
Two-Step for Beginners Volume 1
- Rules of partner dancing
- 6 Count Basic
- Progressive Basic Step
- Leaders and Followers moving together in progressive basic
- Tips to master Two-Step rhythm
- How to dance the Two-Step without stepping on toes
- 4 Connection Points
- Promenade dance position
- Prep Steps
- 6 Count Mirrored Vine Move
- Follower's Inside Turn
- Follower's Outside Turn
- 6 Count Wrap
- 6 Count Unwrap
- 12 Count Wrap Unwrap Combo
- Lead and following in Skaters Position
- 6 Count Closed to Skaters Move
- Follower's Free Turn
- 6 Count Skaters release to Follower's Free Turn
- 6 Count Side by Side Switch
- Crossbow Position
- Vine to Crossbow Combo
- Crossbow to Skaters Combo
- Vine to Crossbow to Skaters to Side by Side Switches to Follower's Free Turn combo
- Tips to navigate the social dance floor
- Full Review
- Practice with Music
Two-Step for Beginners Volume 2
- Quick review of Two-Step basics
- Single Underarm Turn to the left with release
- Basic to Skaters to Single Turn to Release Combo
- Synchopated Two-Step Rhythm
- Torque Turns
- Basic to Skaters to Torque Turns to Release Combo
- Connection Point Variations
- Forward and Back Presentations
- Forward and Back Presentations with 1.5 Turns
- Basic to Skaters to Forward and Back Presentations with Turns to Skaters to Release
- Follower's Inside Roll
- Basic to Skaters to Follower's Inside Roll Combo
- Side Switches in Skaters
- 6 Count Hip Catch Torque Turns
- Basic to Skaters to Hip Catch to Release Combo
- Mirrored Vines to Follower's Inside Roll Combo
- Wrap to Torque Turn Combo
- 1.5 Release Turns
- Tips for combining moves
- Tips to have your arms and body in the right place at the right time
- Full Review
- Practice with Music
Two-Step for Intermediate Dancers Volume 1
- 6 Count Mirrored to Skater Move
- 6 Count Side by Side Switch
- Leader's Underarm Turn
- Leader's Underarm Turn with Arm Roll Combo
- Prep Step with Inside Turn to Release
- Inside Turn to Side-by-Side Switch with Leader's Underarm Turn with Arm Roll Combo
- Open Release
- Open Release to Jazz Box
- 6 Count Pretzel
- Leader's Arm Loop
- Leader's Outside Underarm Turn with Arm Roll Combo
- Follower's Inside Roll to Skaters
- Open Release to Jazz Box with Follower's Inside Roll to Pretzel with Leader's Arm Loop and Outside Underarm Turn Exit Combo
- 18 Count Alternating Leader and Follower Roll Combo
- 12 Count Basket Whip
- 12 Count Wrap and Reverse Wrap Combo
- Accelerated Inside Turns
- Syncopated Wrap Combo
- Mirrored Vines to Syncopated Wrap Combo
- Basket to Accelerated Turn Combo
- Full Review
- Practice with Music
What are the Technical Details for the Two Step Starter Pack?
What's my candid take on the Two Step Starter Pack?
Written: November 23, 2009
Over the last 10 years or so, Two-Step has evolved to be one of my favorite two dances. I know and understand this dance inside and out from a "social dance" perspective (which means being able to lead and/or follow it) and have put together a great collection of leadable moves.
Two-Step is a dance that should be danced to a strong, driving beat. Songs like "Holdin' Heaven" by Tracy Byrd, "Texas Tattoo" by the Gibson Miller Band, and "Ticks" by Brad Paisley all come to mind when I think of Two-Step. My goal when I dance Two-Step is to make whoever it is I'm dancing with feel like they're the best dancer in the place. This doesn't mean I try every move I know, it means I dance to a level that works for them and also that I lead them through moves that make sense and look good. As a leader, I should be able to take anyone around the dancefloor and never have them wonder what it is I'm doing. The lead needs to be THAT clear!
In this collection of Two-Step DVDs, I teach the very same moves that I use as they're what works. In other words, I practice what I preach. Even if you've been dancing Two-Step for some time now, I guarantee you'll find some great stuff to use and some pointers and perspective you won't find anywhere else on these DVDs. The only thing I don't like about them is that they were filmed in a nightclub and the lighting wasn't as good as it was in some of our studio shoots. Still great information though and a set that I highly recommend.
If you have any questions on Two-Step or what all's included, write to me or give me a call at 877-326-2301.
Written: December 3, 2009
Shawn has given you his take, but I (Joanna Trautman) wanted to add a note as well. Shawn wasn't exagerating when he said this was one of his favorite dances. For Shawn, dancing Two Step is like throwing a football with our children or wearing cowboy boots with jeans - just as natural as it gets. You are getting some of Shawn's signature moves once you are into the material on Intermediate Volume 1, and the combination of complexity, speed, and connection between partners is a bit of an adrenaline rush on the dance floor every time! Don't be intimidated: these are stacked lessons, so Shawn will take you from complete beginner (awkward and all!) to very competent and smooth in three DVDs! You will be amazed after mastering this series!
Joanna
What's the official description for the Two Step Starter Pack?
Unarguably your best bet when it comes to Two-Step! You get four and a half hours of step-by-step lessons that are masterfully
shown using a logical approach that makes this dance fun and exciting.
Your two-step lessons go from absolute beginner to a full understanding of the dance with plenty of practice time inbetween.
Just like in the Swing and West Coast Swing DVDs, you'll find yourself way ahead of most when it comes to lead &
follow Two-Step as Shawn carefully builds your mastery of the most critical elements for success.
"There are two good reasons to buy Shawn and Joanna Trautman's dance videos: the explanations are clear and the moves look so cool! The Trautmans break every move into simple parts and consolidate what they teach with repetition. Leads and follows are clearly demonstrated. Instead of two minute segments, each lesson is up to twenty minutes long and builds like a lesson at the studio. No more hitting rewind over and over as you practice - just follow along in real time. And the moves are combinations that look smooth and sophisticated together, a choreographed routine rather than just a collection of tricks. It's the difference between mechanically walking through the steps and gliding through like a pro. Now I know where the dancers I envy are learning their moves!" S. Willson
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 Two-Step with anyone.
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Customer Comments
These are some of the many customer reviews submitted to us about the Two Step Starter Pack:
"GREAT VIDEOS!!" FRANCINE A., Unknown
"Great Lessons! Very efficient and professional. Thanks. We learned more from your DVDs than we have in our last 3 months worth of group classes. Wish we'd found you sooner!" Jason Patrick, Unknown
"Easy to follow and it builds upon itself. Love the leading tips. Thanks for the easy to follow videos." Sheila H., Charleston, AR
"Easy to follow instructions. I like the sequence you use." Karen H., Lethbridge, Alberta
Where can you find more info on Two Step Dancing?
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What other Dance Lesson DVDs are available?
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