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Summary: THE one to buy
Review: After reading the reviews on Amazon, I bought the DVD. I was not disappointed. The swing dance instructors met my expectations. The most important thing about this video is that they actually give you a solid foundation on leading and following. How many swing dance videos teach you that?? Then they teach a basic rhythm which is implemented throughout all the turns and footwork. What makes this the one to buy is that the information is solid and the teachers teach well. Best of all, you really do look like you know what you're doing afterwards.
I would say this video is for someone who isn't completely clueless when it comes to dance. It's also not that fancy of a video, there are no pictorial dance steps (apart from the actual couple) like some videos have. It has a handmade feel to it in terms of camera work, but it's down to earth, like you're at an actual swing dance club with two real human beings (not Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in tuxedos and weird haridos). Bottomline: The teachers know their stuff.
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Summary: Great!
Review: At first I wasnt sure about video-dance-lessons at all, and this one in particular (looking at the funny cover.) Now, however, I am not only grateful for the wonderful pace, great instructors, and enjoyable style, I also wish they could teach everything this well. This is a must-have for anyone wanting to learn swing, even if you've never danced a day in your life (such as myself prior to this video.)
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Summary: Put on those dancin' shoes
Review: At first, I was whether this swing instruction video would really teach me much about swing dancing. After all, my friends always say that I am a "good dancer," but I know they are being sarcastic. But since watching this video, my technique is not only better, but I no longer feel like such an idiot on the dance floor. The video presents the basics of swing simply and effortlessly. And the instruction moves just at the right pace. With a little practice in the privacy of your own home, you'll be ready to dance the night away!
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Summary: Put on those dancin' shoes
Review: At first, I was whether this swing instruction video would really teach me much about swing dancing. After all, my friends always say that I am a "good dancer," but I know they are being sarcastic. But since watching this video, my technique is not only better, but I no longer feel like such an idiot on the dance floor. The video presents the basics of swing simply and effortlessly. And the instruction moves just at the right pace. With a little practice in the privacy of your own home, you'll be ready to dance the night away!
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Summary: Lets Swing Baby!
Review: I have always wanted to learn to swing-dance, and I never thought I would actually be able to pull it off...but this tape was really great!! Me and my partner were able to master the whole tape within 2 days of practicing, and now Im ready for intermediate! I thought it would be hard to learn because you have to rely on the signals and touches your partner gives you. I thought, oh great, I won't be able to know whats coming next. But after buying and watching this tape, you just learn the motions and touches, and eventually it becomes natural. I compare it to learning how to drive a stick-shift car. At first it seems hard, but eventually you just do it and dont even think about it.
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Summary: Lets Swing Baby!
Review: I have always wanted to learn to swing-dance, and I never thought I would actually be able to pull it off...but this tape was really great!! Me and my partner were able to master the whole tape within 2 days of practicing, and now Im ready for intermediate! I thought it would be hard to learn because you have to rely on the signals and touches your partner gives you. I thought, oh great, I won't be able to know whats coming next. But after buying and watching this tape, you just learn the motions and touches, and eventually it becomes natural. I compare it to learning how to drive a stick-shift car. At first it seems hard, but eventually you just do it and dont even think about it.
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Summary: As Awesome as the Video
Review: I took a look at the reviews of the video version of this item, and everyone was so impressed with Julee & Chris, and they are right! They do a great job of explaining everything! One other great thing about the dvd is that it's easier to skip around than on the video to repeat moves that you need to practice more than once.
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Summary: A must have!
Review: If you are a beginner and need the basic steps broken down for you, this video is the one you need. Every step is shown very clearly from the leader and follower positions. I was an absolute beginner before I bought this video and I was able to do 7 of the 11 steps in the first three hours of receiving the video! Julie and Chris are incredible.
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Summary: From Zero to Swinger in 90 minutes!
Review: Let's just say that it's about time someone put together an instructional video you can actually follow and learn from and then replicate in a public environment with confidence. Guys, you're nervous for maybe 30 seconds...then watch out. Wait till you see the expression on your friends' faces when you walk THEIR dates out onto the dance floor and look so smooth. An Introduction to 6-Count Swing is a simplified, easy to follow format on learning the basics of swing. The video is an excellent approach for those who are dancing inclined and perhaps more importantly, those who leave much to be desired (myself!). The enthusiasm of the instructors is great and the "live" music made it easy to watch over and over again. Thanks Julee and Chris!
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Summary: Best DVD out of 3
Review: My husband and I have 3 Swing Dance videos/DVDs. This was the best of the three. Chris and Julee are younger than the instructors on our other tapes so there was more energy and bounce to their steps. Their explanations made it easy to follow their moves. Being younger, they are also more "politically correct" and they refer to the dancers as "leaders" and "followers" rather than "men" and "ladies." This was awkward and a bit annoying (I know, it's a tiny thing). More importantly, they go slow and repeat everything many times so you aren't forced to rewind. A live orchestra on a real dance floor adds a little glitz and is more professional than lessons done in someone's home.
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