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Whistle Stopper - An Introduction to 6-Count Swing
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List Price: $19.99
Our Price: $9.95
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Manufacturer: Big City Swing Inc
Starring: Big City Swing Dance, Chris Yee, Julee Mertz
Directed By: Hans Shale
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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 0644167008334
Format: Color
Label: Big City Swing Inc
Manufacturer: Big City Swing Inc
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Big City Swing Inc
Release Date: 1999-06-01
Running Time: 90
Studio: Big City Swing Inc
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Summary: For Beginners Only
Comment: If you're a true beginner you might get something out of this DVD, but if you have had any dance experience it is a complete waste of time. I put the DVD on fast forward to go through the steps, and it was still too slow and basic. Truly a DVD for beginners with no dance experience.
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Summary: Absolute BEST For Beginners
Comment: I don't usually write reviews of products I buy, but I do read other reviews and base my buying decisions on those reviews. I was so impressed with this DVD, I felt I needed to say so here, so others considering it would know how good it is.
My husband and I are in our early fifties and never really learned to dance, so we signed up for a community education class in ballroom dancing. We learned the steps to many of the dances, but were not taught how to lead or follow. This DVD covers the signals for leading and following in detail. I didn't know how simple it could be.
What this DVD teaches you in leading and following can be applied to any ballroom dancing, not just swing. That alone is worth the price!
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Summary: Review of An Introduction to 6-Count swing
Comment: Excellent but not quit what I expected would reccommend this, I plan to later buy the second DVD in the series
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Summary: Great instruction for beginners
Comment: Great product. I bought this video to supplement my group dance lessons and it was an incredible assistance in helping me practice my steps at home. I also shared it with my friend who has never taken a lesson and she found it very easy to understand and follow along. This video will teach you all of the basic moves to be able to get yourself out there on the dance floor. I would recommend this product to anyone who is interested in learning more about swing dancing whether they are taking lessons or not. Plus, Julee is a Doll !
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Summary: Big City Swing
Comment: A very perky couple moves you through the dance steps. However the material covered was covered a bit too fast for my level of ability. Also problematic was that the rear close-up shots of the male dancer are often obscured by his pants being too long and draging on the floor.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Swing (a derivative of Lindy Hop) is a truly original American dance. Developed in the late 1920's in the ballrooms of Harlem, the dance swept the nation, crossing social and racial lines with unprecedented popularity. Today's resurgence of this soulful dance has enriched the lives of young and old. This video will provide the basic tools needed to enjoy this social dance for years to come.
An Introduction to Six-Count Swing begins with the fundamental tools of leading and following. Without those skills, you cannot give or respond to the signals that result in great moves. After mastering just a few exercises in leading and following, we focus on the basic footwork of six-count swing. With that under our belts, we jump right into the basic steps and turns of swing, introducing 17 moves and combinations, each with clarity and plenty of time to practice.
To add to the experience, we asked some great Chicago musicians to lay down some of their original swing tunes for the video.
At the end of the tape (and with some practice), you will be able to lead or follow anyone else who has completed a basic swing class, as well as look and feel like a polished team with your dance partner.
To enhance learning, Julee and Chris recommend Big City Swing's "Ready to Lindy Practice CD". This custom CD was produced with the beginning Swing dancer in mind, with 6 tracks of swingin' tunes, arranged from slowest to fastest, so that dancers can build their skills gradually, while listening to great music.
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