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Instructional Ballroom Dancing Videos and DVDs
Latin Dance Videos and DVDs

Do you want to dance like the stars? Ballroom dance videos are the fastest, easiest and least expensive way to learn how to ballroom dance. Learn to dance ballroom, Latin and swing dance in the privacy of your home. Instructional dance videos covering Waltz, Swing, Salsa, Fox Trot, Cha Cha, Tango, Rumba, Merengue, Paso Doble, Bolero, Mambo, Lambada, Rhumba, Nightclub, Samba, Jive, Rock and Roll and Cumbia. Learn ballroom dance or Latin dancing.

Discover Dance Combinations: The Cha Cha Cha Series 2 Video

Discover Dance Combinations The Cha Cha Cha Series 2 DVD Only - $19.95
The aim of this DVD is to teach you a series of three stylish Latin combinations. Simon and Heidi Cruwys, former UK Professional Ballroom Champions, provide the best, step by step instructions.

Each of these combinations will be taught in three clear stages.
Stage 1: Each step within the combination can be practiced individually with detailed instructions. Each step will be repeated slowly three times.
Stage 2: The steps will now be practiced together in sequence, as they appear in the full combination. The step sequence will be repeated six times.
Stage 3: Finally, the whole combination is practiced to music at a realistic pace. The combination will be repeated six times.

You'll be the envy of friends and family in no time!

Bonus Materials: Looped practice structure; special professional competition Cha Cha Cha routine; interactive menus allow you to practice on your own as Leader (Gentleman), Follower (Lady) or as a Couple; and a bonus routine for the next series.

50 mins. (2008) Simon and Heidi Cruwys
DVD - All Region

Discover Dance Combinations: The Waltz Series 2 Video

Discover Dance Combinations The Waltz Series 2 DVD Only - $19.95
The aim of this DVD is to teach you a series of three stylish Ballroom combinations. Simon and Heidi Cruwys, former UK Professional Ballroom Champions provide the best, step by step instructions.

You'll be the envy of friends and family in no time!

Bonus Materials: Special professional competition Waltz routine; looped practice structure; interactive menus allow you to practice on your own as Leader (Gentleman), Follower (Lady) or as a Couple; and a bonus routine for the next series.

50 mins. (2008) Simon and Heidi Cruwys
DVD - All Region

Discover Dance Combinations: The Quickstep Video Series 2

Discover Dance Combinations The Quickstep Video Series 2 DVD Only - $19.95
The aim of this DVD is to teach you a series of three stylish Ballroom combinations.

Simon and Heidi Cruwys, former UK Professional Ballroom Champions, provide the best, step by step instructions. Each of these combinations will be taught in three clear stages.
Stage 1: Each step within the combination can be practiced individually with detailed instructions. Each step will be repeated slowly three times.
Stage 2: The steps will now be practiced together in sequence as they appear in the full combination. The step sequence will be repeated six times.
Stage 3: Finally, the whole combination is practiced to music at a realistic pace. The combination will be repeated six times.
You'll be the envy of friends and family in no time!

Bonus Materials: Interactive menus allow you to practice on your own as Leader (Gentleman), Follower (Lady), or as a Couple; looped practice structure; special professional competition quickstep routine; and a bonus routine for the next series.

50 mins. (2008) Simon and Heidi Cruwys
DVD - All Region

Discover Dance Combinations: The Jive Video Series 2

Discover Dance Combinations The Jive Video Series 2 DVD Only - $19.95
The aim of this DVD is to teach you a series of three stylish Ballroom combinations.

Simon and Heidi Cruwys, former UK Professional Ballroom Champions, provide the best, step by step, instructions. Each of these combinations will be taught in three clear stages.
Stage 1: Each step within the combination can be practiced individually with detailed instructions. Each step will be repeated slowly three times.
Stage 2: The steps will now be practiced together in sequence as they appear in the full combination. The step sequence will be repeated six times.
Stage 3: Finally, the whole combination is practiced to music at a realistic pace. The combination will be repeated six times.
You'll be the envy of friends and family in no time!

Bonus Materials: Bonus routine for the next series; looped practice structure; interactive menus allow you to practice on your own as Leader (Gentleman), Follower (Lady), or as a Couple; and special professional competition jive routine.

50 mins. (2008) Simon and Heidi Cruwys
DVD - All Region

Dance Lessons 101 Video

DVD Only - $19.99
Dance Lessons 101 is our all-in-one DVD. After extensive planning, we've combined the starting points for Ballroom, Country, Swing and Latin Dancing into one easy-to-understand program.

This DVD is proof that you can learn to dance without live instruction - and in a fraction of the time. Master the fundamentals of multiple dances with the Trautman method. You'll be dancing the Slow Dance, Waltz, Swing, Salsa, Two-Step, Cha-Cha, Hustle and West Coast Swing in a matter of minutes.

Dance Lessons 101 features nearly two hours of instruction, picture-in-picture technology, HD filming for optimum clarity, and multiple camera angles to ensure that you, the student, get the best view. Each step and move is taught for both the leader and the follower as well as together, allowing you the option of learning with or without a dance partner. Not too interested in the Cha-Cha but can't wait to Hustle? DVD menu selections allow you the option of streamlining your lesson.

Owning this DVD is the equivalent of having your own private instruction for a fraction of the cost, and it's ideal whether you're learning to dance at a special event or achieving better fitness. Feel good about your new hobby, and take your skills ever-further by choosing from more than two dozen other titles in Shawn Trautman's Dance Collection. Dancing Success Starts HERE with Dance Lessons 101. We'll see you out on the dance floor!

124 mins. (2007)
DVD - Region 1 (US, Canada).

Slow Dancing for Beginners Volume 1 Video

Slow Dancing for Beginners Volume 1 DVD Only - $29.99
Slow dance with style! Learn today … dance tonight! Easy and fun slow dance lessons on DVD from the authors of Picture Yourself Dancing!

Slow Dancing for Beginners Volume 1 is a remarkably simple DVD that teaches the guys how to lead the dance, the ladies how to follow it, and more importantly, how both can look good doing it. Your instructors, Shawn and Joanna Trautman, will have you dancing along with them as you learn to lead and follow several basic steps, left turns, right turns, underarm turns, momentum turns and more!

This volume is for everyone, though designed specifically for beginners with one and a half hours of easy-to-follow instruction. Owning this DVD is the equivalent of having your own private instruction at home. Filmed and presented with multiple camera angles and Picture-in-Picture technology, you'll be surprised at just how easily you'll learn with the right instruction. Whether you are learning for an event like a wedding or a cruise or if you simply want to try something new, Slow Dancing for Beginners Volume 1 is a great place to start!

90 mins. (2007)
DVD - Region 1 (US, Canada).

Slow Dancing for Beginners Volume 2 Video

Slow Dancing for Beginners Volume 2 DVD Only - $29.99
Learn today … dance tonight! Easy and fun slow dance lessons on DVD from the authors of Picture Yourself Dancing!

Slow Dancing for Beginners Volume 2 picks up where Shawn Trautman's Slow Dancing for Beginners Volume 1 leaves off. This volume is for everyone ready to add a few more steps to their slow dancing, though designed specifically for beginners with one and a half hours of easy-to-follow instruction. Your instructors, Shawn and Joanna Trautman, will have you dancing along with them as you learn to lead and follow "magic turns", the lunge, promenade pivots, dips and more!

Owning this DVD is the equivalent of having your own private instruction at home. Filmed and presented with multiple camera angles and Picture-in-Picture technology, you'll be surprised at just how easily you'll learn with the right instruction. Whether you are learning for an event like a wedding or a cruise or if you simply want to try something new, Slow Dancing for Beginners Volume 2 is for you!

90 mins. (2007)
DVD - Region 1 (US, Canada).

Ballroom Dancing for Absolute Beginners Video

Ballroom Dancing for Absolute Beginners DVD Only - $49.99
Cure your two left feet and learn from the champions! Learn for fun, fitness or romance!

Imagine being able to Waltz at a wedding; Foxtrot to a live Jazz or Big Band; or even get up and Tango, Cha Cha or Salsa at a Latin Club.

Absolute Beginners can finally cure your two left feet with simple and easy-to-learn instruction in the comfort of your own home. Learn from the champions: Robert Tang and Beverley Cayton-Tang are North American Professional Rising Star Standard Ballroom Champions. As Amateurs, they were also 3-time Canadian and 2-time North American Undefeated Amateur Standard Champions.

This two DVD series covers all the basic steps needed for any social dance situation and on any size floor. Series 1 features the Social Foxtrot, Waltz and Tango. Series 2 features Salsa, Cha Cha, Rumba and Jive/Swing. Ballroom Dancing For Absolute Beginners is the culmination of Robert & Beverley's popular group workshops which continue to sell out.

102 mins. (2007) Robert Tang and Beverley Cayton-Tang
DVD - All Region

Ballroom and Latin Dance Sampler Video

DVD Only - $29.99
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) Shawn Trautman
DVD - All Region

Intro to Ballroom Dancing Video

Intro to Ballroom Dancing DVD Only - $19.99
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) Margot Scholz
DVD - All Region

Learn to Dance with John & Charlotte Video

Learn to Dance with John & Charlotte DVD Only - $24.95
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) Charlotte Jorgensen
DVD - All Region

Dance the Night Away 5-Video Set

Dance the Night Away 5-Video Set DVD Only - $19.98
This 5 DVD set includes:
Invitation to Dance: Party Dancing: Get ready to learn the dances that shaped the way people dance all over the world! Dances from the 50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's that include every dance you can think of, including: The Swim, The Twist, The Mashed Potato, The Stroll, The Hustle, The Roger Rabbit, The Stomp and many, many more! 109 mins.

Invitation to Dance: Ballroom: Learn how to dance with nationally recognized dance professionals Kyle and Susan Webb. Their acclaimed teaching method has worked for tens of thousands of dance students worldwide. This program teaches you how to dance three different styles of ballroom dancing in the privacy and comfort of your own home. This program takes you through step-by-step instructions for Waltz, Rumba, and Cha-Cha ultimately teaching you 30 different dance steps and then systematically progresses you through more complicated moves. Upon completion of the program, you'll be an accomplished ballroom dancer! 120 mins.

Invitation to Dance: Latin: Entertainer Nancy Hays 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! 90 mins.

Your Wedding Dance: Learn how to dance with nationally recognized dance professionals Kyle and Susan Webb. Their acclaimed teaching method has worked for tens of thousands of dance students worldwide. This program prepares you for your wedding day dance. Choose from three simple dance styles and routines (Waltz, Slow Dance, or Rumba) Kyle and Susan have put together three lovely, but simple, routines that are guaranteed to make you look and feel great on your very special day with their easy-to-follow instruction. 60 mins.

Learn How To Swing Dance: Get on your feet and join in the fun! Swing dancing has made its comeback, taking the world by storm … and now you too can tear up the town and look like a professional on the dance floor! This instructional DVD makes learning a snap! Skip to the section you want to work on next with the click of a button...no more fast-forwarding or rewinding! This program guides you through the basic steps to all the advanced moves you'll need to master these favorite dances: Jitterbug/East Coast Swing/West Cost Swing. Each level is instructed by nationally recognized dance professionals, Kyle and Susan Webb, whose acclaimed teaching method has worked for tens of thousands of dance students worldwide! The "Beginning Program" comprehensively teaches the very basic step patterns of SWING, systematically progressing to more complicated moves. The "Intermediate Program" continues teaching additional step patterns and shows you how to combine moves for smooth transitions between steps. This program will take you all the way, concentrating on the transitional details and even more advanced moves making you an accomplished Swing Dancer! 133 mins.

Line Dancing: Wiley Hicks, a 3-time national country dance champion with a Masters Degree in Performing Arts and 25 years as a professional instructor/choreographer, shows you the real moves and the style and grace necessary for great country partner dancing. His partner, Tresa, is the perfect compliment. She's hot, fun, and a fabulous dancer/instructor. Remember, it's not just what you do, but how you do it. Wiley and Tresa deliver the tips and techniques necessary to really look good and be noticed, yet still fit in with the line dance group out on the floor. Body Language is the key to making WILEY and TRESA's INVITATION TO DANCE - LINE DANCING stand above the rest ... And They're Fun! 120 mins.

Partner Dancing Vol. 1 & 2: Wiley Hicks, a 3-time national country dance champion with a Masters Degree in Performing Arts and 25 years as a professional instructor/choreographer, shows you the real moves and the style and grace necessary for great country partner dancing. His partner, Tresa, is the perfect compliment. She's hot, fun, and a fabulous dancer/instructor. In this DVD, you will easily learn the basic correct steps for each of the dances shown. You will also get valuable tips on looking great and going beyond just "survival" on the country dance floor, although this disc can also be a crash course on "looking good." Learn the right way with Wiley and Tresa. You will be amazed how easy and fun the dances become. You too can be a part of the hottest craze in America. If you're already a country dancer, the style and technical instruction will be invaluable. 100 mins.

Partner Dancing Vol. 3 & 4: National dance champ Wiley Hicks and his partner, Tresa, take you from the "basics" in their first DVD to the confidence and style everyone desires for partner dancing. Waltz, Ten Step, Cowboy Polka, Country Swing and Cotton-eyed Joe are included, along with others. Easy-to-follow techniques take you to the next level. 90 mins.

(2003)
DVD - All Region

May I Have This Dance - Great Dance Instruction Video & Music CD

May I Have This Dance Great Dance Instruction DVD Only - $16.98
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

Dance Like a Star: Tango Lessons Video

Dance Like a Star Tango Lessons DVD Only - $14.99
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) Dennis Kruse and Susanne de Kleijn
DVD - All Region

Dance Like a Star: Rumba Lessons Video

Dance Like a Star Rumba Lessons DVD Only - $14.99
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) Rumba Special dance: Dirk and Cathrien show how the rumba is danced in dancing competitions.

60 mins. (2006) Cathrien Zuylen and Dirk van Zon
DVD - All Region

Slow and Romantic Dance Sampler Video

DVD Only - $29.99
The Slow and Romantic 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 four timeless and very popular Slow and Romantic 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.

Shawn and Joanna will demonstrate, explain, and teach you to lead and follow the Slow Dance, the Rumba, the Waltz, and the Nightclub Two-Step 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.

Aprox 90 mins. (2006) Shawn Trautman
DVD - All Region

Beginner Cha-Cha DVD
(Formerly known as Cool & Classy Cha-Cha Video

DVD Only - $29.99
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) Shawn Trautman
DVD - Region 1 (US, Canada)

Do You Want To Dance II - Intermediate Video

Do You Want To Dance II Intermediate DVD Only - $19.99
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) Teresa Mason
DVD - All Region

Invitation to Dance: Ballroom Video & CD Set

Invitation to Dance: Ballroom DVD/CD Only - $14.95
Contains instruction DVD and audio CD. Learn how to dance with nationally recognized dance professionals Kyle and Susan Webb. Their acclaimed teaching method has worked for tens of thousands of dance students worldwide. This program teaches you how to dance three different styles of ballroom dancing in the privacy and comfort in your own home. This program takes you through step-by-step instruction for Waltz, Rumba, and Cha-Cha ultimately teaching you 30 different dance steps. The easy-to-follow program begins with the very basic beginning steps and then systematically progresses you through more complicated moves. Upon completion of the program, you'll be an accomplished ballroom dancer. The music in the CD is performed by The Royal Manchester Ballroom Orchestra and Singers and includes: I Could Have Danced All Night; If I Were a Rich Man; Memory; Mack The Knife; You're The One That I Want; Edelweiss; Summertime; Don't Cry For Me Argentina; Spring In Paris; Mame; Cabaret; Hello Dolly.

40 mins. (2003) Kyle and Susan Webb
DVD - All Region

Broadway Dance Center: Latin Jazz Dance and Intro to Partnering Video

Broadway Dance Center Latin Jazz Dance and Intro to Partnering DVD Only - $49.99
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) Maria Torres
DVD - All Region

You Can Dance Series

Vicki Regan teaches dancing the way she learned, step by step, one move at a time. Everything is carefully explained and demonstrated for both men and women. You'll start with the basics, then work your way up to combinations and moves that are easy to learn, but very impressive on the dance floor. Vicki Regan has danced on Broadway and in the movies and was a National and North American Ballroom and Latin Dance Champion. She has taught many people including other dance teachers and Ballroom competitors. Ron De Vito, Vicki's teaching partner, is also an acclaimed Broadway dancer and a former National Ballroom Champion.

Latin Dance Party 101 Video

Latin Dance Party VHS Only - $19.95
Simple, super-caliente moves while you sweat! Do you fantasize about dancing the night away to hot Latin tunes in a club or at a party? But you worry that the steps are too complicated for you? Think again! Now you can feel like a star on the dance floor as you sway your hips in time to flavorful Latin rhythms. Boogie Down Bronx teacher, Franky Armas, breaks down the most popular salsa, mambo, merengue and bachata dance moves for you. Not only will you look like the Diva of the Club but learning these Latin steps is also an intense, fun workout that burns calories, tones muscles and increases your stamina. You get the best of both worlds: become a better Latin dancer and Frankie also teaches you how to perform the same steps, and many more, with a partner. Just think - never again will you have to sit and watch while a lively Latin band plays super spicy songs. Get lots of exercise to boot.