If you've ever wanted to glide across the dance floor like a pro, you're in luck! The couple that danced their way into America's hearts, John O'Hurley and world champion ballroom dancer, Charlotte Jorgensen, are here to teach you the same classic dance moves that have captured the world's imagination! You'll learn the Waltz...the Rumba...the Cha Cha Cha...and the Quickstep - under the expert guidance of two of America's best-loved performers. If you've got two left feet, fear not! John was a dance-floor flop until Charlotte took him under her wing. Now, this elegant duo makes those seemingly impossible dance moves easy for everyone. Follow their simple instruction, watch the Step by Step Guide, and with just a little practice, you'll be able to amaze your friends and family at your next wedding, prom, cotillion, special event or just for fun! As an added bonus, Charlotte will also teach you her secrets to building a long, lean and strong body. You'll not only wow 'em on the dance floor, you'll be in the best shape of your life. (John lost a whopping 25 pounds while practicing with Charlotte). Bonus Extras Include: "How to Build a Dancer's Body" with Charlotte Jorgensen, Q/A session with John and Charlotte, outtakes and bloopers. 120 mins. (2006) DVD-All-Region.
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With May I Have This Dance, you too can become a star. This incredible CD & DVD set features step-by-step instruction for a variety of professional dances performed by the masters of the professional dancing world and 12 great songs perfect for practicing the Cha Cha Cha, Tango, Foxtrot, Quickstep, and the Waltz. Cd music performed by the Taliesin Orchestra. Tracks: 1. Isle Of Capri - Tango; 2. La Cumparsita - Tango; 3. In The Still Of The Night - Tango; 4. True Love - Waltz; 5. The Great Waltz - Waltz; 6. What'll I Do - Waltz; 7. American Patrol - Foxtrot; 8. The Continental - Cha Cha Cha; 9. Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart - Foxtrot; 10. Baby Face - Foxtrot; 11. Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White - Cha Cha Cha; 12. Jeepers Creepers - Quickstep. 150 mins. (2006) DVD-All-Region
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The Ballroom and Latin Dance Sampler is professional, easy to follow, designed specifically for beginners and fun for anyone wanting to get started on the dance floor. With nearly 1½ hours of instruction, four camera views, and five very popular Ballroom and Latin dances, Shawn and Joanna Trautman will build your confidence and have you dancing along with them… literally. The design of the curriculum and camera placement for the DVDs allows the leaders to do the EXACT movements that Shawn presents, and it allows the followers to mimic Joanna in real time without having to turn away from the screen. In addition to learning along with the instructors with split-screen formatting, you’ll also get to dance each dance with music alongside the instructors at the end of each section. With nearly two decades of experience, a number of World Champion students to their credit, and their recently published book “Picture Yourself Dancing: Step-by-Step Instruction for Ballroom, Latin, Country, and More”, Shawn and Joanna have perfected the basic elements of each dance while specializing in the leading and following aspects which are extremely hard to find. Shawn and Joanna will demonstrate, explain, and teach you to lead and follow the Salsa, Cha-Cha, Fox-Trot, Hustle, and the Tango so you can dance anywhere with anyone, rather than just learning a single step that can only be done with your partner. This innovative DVD compilation teaches the basics and the most essential steps for beginners, which is perfect for gift-giving to friends, family, co-workers, or yourself. This DVD is best used as a starting point that will help you quickly accelerate your way through Shawn Trautman’s Dance Collection in its entirety where you’ll have your choice of more than 20 highly-rated full-length beginner dance instruction DVDs. Owning this DVD is the equivalent of having your own private instruction at home – over and over and over. If you’re looking to learn to dance from proven instructors and not just see flashy moves that are impossible to execute, then the Dance Sampler series is for you. Aprox 90 mins. (2006) DVD-All-Region.
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This program provides you with all of the training that you will ever need to become a confident dance partner at any social function. You will follow the easy step by step instruction of former UK Pro Ballroom Champions, Simon & Heidi Cruwys, as they guide you through the Waltz, Quickstep, Foxtrot and Tango. After each step by step lesson, a combination routine shows you how to put all of the steps together. In addition, helpful advice is offered, as well as tips for beginners including: proper warm-up, leading, following, holding and how to avoid common mistakes. Get fit the fun way and discover ballroom dancing! After each step by step lesson, a combination routine shows you how to put all the steps together. In addition, helpful advice is offered, as well as tips for beginners including: proper warm-up, leading, following, holding and how to avoid common mistakes. Get fit the fun way and discover ballroom dancing! 90 mins. (2005) DVD-All-Region.
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The Couples Ultimate Dance Sampler includes nearly 75 minutes of lessons on Swing, Salsa, West Coast Swing, Two-Step, Waltz, Hustle, Slow Dancing, and Cha-Cha. A great way to sample and learn several different dances to find which one suits you best. HD footage complemented by multiple camera angles and Picture-In-Picture technology make this DVD an easy "Must-Have" if you're wanting to explore the different dances. Don't miss your chance to vastly improve your dance knowledge by passing this one by. Order today and be dancing this weekend! 75 mins. (2005) DVD-Region 1.
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Would you like to dance? Former U.S. professional dance champions (and PBS stars) Tony Meredith and Melanie LaPatin teach you how to perform seven simple dance patterns, then combine them in six different dances. Before you know it, you’ll be doing the waltz, foxtrot, samba, merengue, and more. Includes a bonus CD of original dance music and booklet of dance steps. 73 mins. (2005) DVD-Region 1.
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If you want to be a great dancer for that special someone, then this is the program for you! Renowned dance instructor Teresa Mason has created a program that uses a simple, easy-to-follow format, taking the beginner from the basic steps to exciting variations in all the popular styles of social dancing: Ballroom, Latin, Country & Western, Wedding and Disco. Using her experience as a teacher for 25 years, she shares with you the five secrets of great dancers, and defines what a great dancer means to her. 80 mins. (2004) DVD-Region 1.
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By popular demand the fabulous Do You Want to Dance Series continues with the Intermediate level of Ballroom, Latin, Country and Western, Swing and Night Club, Wedding and with the addition of Dances for your Cruise. The format is exquisite, first a demonstration of each style at it's best, and then a complete break down of the elements, style and techniques for the dancer who has mastered the Beginning level and is ready to move on to the next steps. Teresa Mason has a passion for the beauty of Partner Dancing, which shows in the curriculum she has chosen for this series. From the Sophisticated Foxtrot and Romantic Waltz to the Trendy Two Step and the sexy Rumba, all of the steps are her personal favorites, steps she has taught successfully to many couples just like you. So, let's get started! 80 mins. (2005) DVD-All-Region.
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Ballroom Dancing Champion Teresa Mason raises the level of style and technique to new heights with the third video in this popular series. The format is easy to follow, and combines great steps, styling tips, and clear demonstrations of Advanced Techniques in Ballroom, Latin, Country and Western, Swing and Night Club, Wedding, and Dances for your Cruise. If you want to be a great dancer then all you need is this video, practice, and of course, the right partner! Teresa is a former National Champion competitor and currently operates a studio in Houston, Texas. 80 mins. (2005) DVD-All-Region.
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If you have always wanted to feel more confident on the dance floor, Introduction to Ballroom Dancing may be just the answer. Now you can learn the Swing, Rumba, Cha-Cha, Waltz and Fox Trot right at home! The routines in this program may be practiced with a partner or alone. This program may be used by those with little or no previous dance experience and as a refresher for those with prior experience. It is designed to improve social skills in the privacy of one’s own home. These skills, once learned, add lifelong enrichment and pleasure. This DVD will teach you the basic steps to these dances as well as several variations and turns. In addition, you will learn proper dancehold and foot positions. Now you can practice the Swing, Rumba, Cha-Cha, Waltz and Fox Trot to the tunes from such popular Broadway hits as Cats, Mame and Fiddler on the Roof as performed by the Günter Norris Orchestra. And Ballroom Dancing is a great way to stay in shape and much more pleasurable than merely exercising to music. Your instructor, Margot Scholz, brings her experience and enthusiasm into your home as you learn ballroom dancing. She is a member of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance and is the winner of numerous dance competitions. She has taught dance throughout Europe and in the United States. Dance your way to fun and fitness with the exciting Introduction to Ballroom Dancing. 68 mins. (2006) DVD-All-Region.
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As one of the most traditional and well-known dances, the Cha-Cha will quickly become a favorite of yours once you understand how to move around on the dance floor. This is a hot DVD designed for beginners who have never danced Cha-Cha. It puts a strong focus on lead and follow dancing and getting the fundamentals right. With this DVD, you're just a few short lessons away from a completely new look on the dance floor. Filmed in HD and produced with Picture-In-Picture technology from multiple camera angles, you'll be impressed at how simple this DVD makes Cha-Cha 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. Order your copy today, and be ready to dance by next weekend! 91 mins. (2005) DVD-Region 1.
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This remarkably simple DVD teaches the guys how to lead the dance, the ladies how to follow it, and more importantly, how both can look good doing it. With this DVD, you can easily learn the basics of lead and follow dancing, classic Slow Dance basics, a number of elegant turns and dips and even such things as how to walk onto a dance floor, which is perfect if you're getting married or dancing in a formal setting. You'll quickly see that Slow Dancing can be much more than just swaying back and forth. In fact, it can be one of the most romantic parts of your evening, and should be a highlight of your occasion. All patterns are demonstrated, and then broken down to the simplest steps to ensure success for both leaders and followers. This easy instructional DVD portrays the basics of slow dance and teaches you "tricks" that will make you look great on the dance floor. The step-by-step instructions make it easy to follow and learn in a short amount of time. Intended for all ages and skill levels, this DVD is especially good for those learning to dance for the first time. 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, Shawn Trautman's Learn To Dance Series is the way to go. 60 mins. (2005) DVD-Region 1.
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Learn to master the basic techniques of ballroom dancing. Your competence and confidence will grow as you progress through the lessons which explain elements of dance, dance positions, understanding music and patterns for Fox Trot, Cha-Cha, Tango, Waltz, Rumba and Swing. Instructor Teresa Mason has over 15 years of professional teaching experience and has competed in every major U.S. competition plus London and Montreal. Her teaching is accredited by the Imperial Society. (2003) 60 mins. DVD-Region 1.
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By popular demand this series continues with the Intermediate level of Ballroom Dancing and is designed for all ages and for those who have already mastered the Beginner's level. Learn one-on-one, step-by-step with Teresa, as she takes you through the techniques of the most popular dances. Featured dances include: Foxtrot, Cha-Cha, Tango, Waltz, Rumba, and Swing. Instructor Teresa Mason is a professional teacher and performer and is a former national champion competitor. She operates Dance Arts in Houston and her teaching is accredited by the Imperial Society. 48 mins. (2007) DVD-All-Region.
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The final program in the Teresa Mason Ballroom Dancing Series, this DVD introduces the most advanced steps in six of the most popular social dances. Designed for all ages and for those who have already mastered the Beginner and the Intermediate levels. Learn all of these advanced techniques one-on-one, step-by-step from the comfort of your own home. These dances make you feel confident and are great for any social setting, and also help keep you in shape. 60 mins. (2007) DVD-All-Region.
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The Foxtrot is still the most popular ballroom dance of all. The smooth, graceful movements make walking seem like gliding. You'll find the Foxtrot very easy to learn and a pleasure to dance. 60 mins. (2005) DVD-All-Region.
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The most beautiful and romantic of all ballroom dances is the Waltz. The Waltz continues to be a very popular dance today. The simple steps and accented 1-2-3 beat of the music makes the Waltz very easy to learn. 60 mins. (2005) DVD-All-Region.
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Nightclub dancing incorporates two very different styles. The first is fast, freestyle dancing, done to rock or disco music. At clubs, dances and parties people move to the pulsing beat for hours. It's a great release and very good exercise. The other nightclub style is slow dancing. You move around the dance floor turning and swaying with a partner to the music. 60 mins. (2005) DVD-All-Region.
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Swing is the hottest dance craze in America today. Sometimes called The Jitterbug or The Lindy, this energetic dance started in New York and caught on across the country in the '40s. The jazzy steps and moves of the Swing are what makes it so popular. 60 mins. (2005) DVD-All-Region.
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Learn to dance jive and rock ‘n roll in this step-by-step program from the comfort of your own home with this great how-to DVD. How to Jive: This program is packed with dance moves that look good and are easy to learn featuring champions of modern jive, ballroom jive, European rock ‘n roll and the lindy hop, with music by the Firebirds. So grab a partner and get ready to bop. How to Rock 'n Roll: Learn these unbelievable dances with British and European Dance Champion Kav Kavanaugh. In this easy to follow step-by-step program, you will learn basic acrobatics and advance rock ‘n roll moves. Featuring music from the original 1950’s band, The Cobras, you will learn to rock the night way! 110 mins. (2006) DVD-All-Region.
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The Ultimate Emergency Dance Lessons DVD brings professional dance instruction into the home, totally de-mystifying it and inspiring confidence. Each dance is separated into a show section - where professional couples perform the dance in formal costume - and a teaching section where, in everyday clothes, they then break the dance down into sections of easy-to-follow steps. The main program comprises over one hour of footage and includes the following favorites with a voiceover guide: Foxtrot, Modern Waltz, Rock and Roll, Disco, Salsa, Viennese Waltz, Chachacha, Tango and bonus dance Merengue. 113 mins. (2006) DVD-All-Region.
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This DVD gives you everything you need to become a confident dance partner at any social function. Just follow in the steps of former UK Pro Ballroom Champions, Simon & Heidi Cruwys, your personal tutors guiding you through the Rumba, Cha-Cha, Rock & Roll and Samba. 90 mins. (2005) DVD-All-Region.
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Learn to master the basic techniques of Latin dancing with ballroom dancing champion Teresa Mason. This program features five basic steps for Merengue, Paso Doble, Tango, Bolero and Mambo, plus styling tips for leading and following for each dance. For each step of each dance, Teresa teaches the gentleman's part first then joins Lance Estridge for the ladies part. Your confidence and competence will grow as you progress through each easy-to-understand lesson. Teresa's teaching is accredited by the Imperial Society. 60 mins. (2003) DVD-Region 1.
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Latin Dancing Intermediate Level with ballroom dancing champion Teresa Mason builds on the basic steps taught in the first program in this series Latin Dancing for Beginners. Also includes advanced style tips for leading and following for each step of each dance. Teresa Mason teaches the gentleman's part first, then joins her demonstrating partner for the lady's part. The patterns are demonstrated in an easy-to-follow method, designed to make the student confident about his or her ability to execute them in any social setting. 45 mins. (2007) DVD-All-Region.
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Latin Dancing Advanced level with ballroom dancing champion Teresa Mason raises the level of style and technique to new heights. This program combines the basic and intermediate steps together and builds on the basic steps taught in the first program in this series Latin Dancing for Beginners. Also includes advanced style tips for leading and following for each step of each dance. Teresa Mason teaches the gentleman's part first, then joins her demonstrating partner for the lady's part. The patterns are demonstrated in an easy-to-follow method, designed to make the student confident about his or her ability to execute them in any social setting. 45 mins. (2007) DVD-All-Region.
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Contains instruction DVD and audio CD. Entertainer Nancy Hayes and award-winning Instructor Greg Gale join forces to bring you easy-to-learn basics of the most popular Latin steps for the hottest Latin dances including Salsa, Cha Cha, Rumba, and Tango. These dances are great for the Latin music of yesterday as well as the hot new songs by today's biggest Latin artists. Learn these sensuous dances in the privacy of your own home and on your own time. In just a few hours you'll see how easy it is to gain the confidence to dance in a nightclub, ballroom, or any other social situation. Practice music includes Latin standards and the Salsa music of Samuel Del Real and his orchestra. Join the fun and see why new generation Latin dancing is so Hot! Hot! Hot! The music in the CD is performed by Los Rios featuring Reginald Pi and includes: Limba Limba Lambada; Beijo Danado; Mariazinha; Salario Pobre; Lamada II; Meninos; The Latin Way; Danca Canones; Move Your Body; Barra Mansa. 40 mins. (2003) DVD-All-Region.
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Introduction to the rumba: The rumba is about love and sensuality. The music of the rumba fires the senses and transports you straight to the tropics. You feel the power of the waves, the warm wind and the whispering palms. The rumba is the dance of seduction. The rumba was created by the Cubans and then spread to Europe via the United States. Try to remain still when you hear it. You won't succeed! Includes: 1) Introduction to the rumba dancing couple. 2) Dancing for beginners: Here the first steps of the rumba are explained. 3) Rumba Supplementary step 1 (bronze): In bronze, different variations of rumba steps are examined in more depth. 4) Rumba Supplementary step 2 (silver): In silver, the rumba is expanded even further. More variations of steps and turns. 5) Rumba Supplementary step 3 (gold): Different variations of the rumba are explained. 6) Tango Special dance: Dirk and Cathrien show how the rumba is danced in dancing competitions. 60 mins. (2006) DVD-All-Region.
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Where does the secret of the tango lie? In every movement, every emotion, every thought that is revealed when the first notes of the tango sound. No other dance brings people so close together. Everyone who dances the ballroom tango knows this. It's a dance that originated the streets of Buenos Aires and set them ablaze. For more than a century, this dance has enabled people to give full rein to their passion. This program includes: 1) Introduction to the tango dancing couple. 2) Dancing for beginners: Here the first steps of the tango are explained. 3) Tango Supplementary step 1 (bronze): In bronze, different variations of tango steps are examined in more depth. 4) Tango Supplementary step 2 (silver): In silver, the tango is expanded even further - more variations of steps and turns. 5) Tango Supplementary step 3 (gold): Different variations of the tango are explained. 6) Tango Special dance: Dennis and Susanne show how the tango is danced in dancing competitions. 60 mins. (2006) DVD-All-Region
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For all levels. Maria Torres is world renowned for her innovative Latin Jazz choreography. This video introduces the art of Latin motion, rhythm, and style, while utilizing the Jazz foundation. Maria will show you how to isolate and control Afro-Cuban/Latin body motions, as well as Jazz techniques with precision, strength and clarity. In this video, Maria and her dancers introduce you to basic elements, turn techniques, and teach you one of Maria’s original Latin Jazz combinations. With this instruction, you will learn the importance of musicality and timing used in this extremely popular Salsa/Mambo style. Maria Torres has worked extensively in theatre, film, TV and video. As a performer, she starred in the Broadway Show "Swing" and was featured in the film "Dance with Me." Maria choreographed the off-Broadway shows "The Donkey Show," "4 Guys named Jose," "Latin Heat" and "Best of Both Worlds." Other projects include: NBC Radio City Gala, Jay Leno with Lou BEGA, HBO, Burger King, Enrique Iglesias "Bailamos" video, DLG "No Morira" and John Leguizamo in "Sueno," that premiered at The Latino Film Festival. Maria has coached and taught all over the world at some of the most prestigious schools in the US including Broadway Dance Center and Alvin Ailey and Dance Theatre of Harlem. 60 mins. (2006) DVD-All-Region.
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Experience the freedom of this colorful form of expression that fuses meringue, tango, whirling, twisting and shuffling to a mixture of reggae, samba and salsa. This sizzling hot dance is for everyone so spice up your life and discover why they call Lambada the “forbidden dance.” 50 mins. (2005) DVD-All-Region.
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