Ed Simon / Advanced Rhythm Technique
122 min.--$50
The workshop begins with exercises to prepare the body for dancing, then quickly proceeds to rock steps and walks. Ed places emphasis on technique and the importance of using your body weight to establish connections and assist in partnering. He demonstrates spotting and ripples and shows an open Swing routine. Also covers Mambo.
Michelle Officer / Advanced Bolero
110 min.--$50
Michelle begins with a basic grouping--Open Break, Underarm Turn, Fifth Position Breaks, Walk-around Turn, and Crossover Breaks--to demonstrate basic technique. She follows with two advanced-level groups using syncopated timings in Grapevines, Rocks, Spot Turns, Aida, Promenade Check and Swivel, and Pivots. She stresses connections, sensitivity, and shaping.
Michelle Officer / Rumba and Cha Cha Technique
122 min.--$45
Two hours of pure technique in American-Style Rhythm dancing. Using the basic figures of Open Break, Underarm Turn, Crossover Break, and Walk-around Turn, Michelle drills on the use of the hips, legs, knees, and ankles, and the careful placement of the feet. She discusses the differences and similarities between the International and American Styles of the two dances. She shows how to make the basic movements look advanced by using spotting techniques to create sharpness.
Dan Calloway / American Rhythm Priorities
117 min.--$45
Dan demonstrates how to make your American-Style Rhythm dancing interesting to watch and to do. He shows how to create interest by varying timing and levels and he stresses the importance of posture. Dan's seminars are always thought-provoking and informative. He tells how to use the eyes, rhythm, and the feet and hands, and he discusses hand positions. Covers Rumba, Mambo, and Swing.
Dan Calloway / Advanced Smooth Foxtrot & Waltz
105 min.--$40
Although best known currently as a Dual Fellow in the I.S.T.D. and a Rising Star competitor concentrating his coaching and competition activities in the International Style of Ballroom Dancing, Dan is thoroughly qualified to instruct in the American Style as well--where he began his dancing career! On this videotape, he teaches a grouping that is adaptable to both the Waltz and Foxtrot, interspersing helpful comments on technique and styling throughout. The grouping consists of figures familiar to most students of the American-Style Smooth, and at least one that you may not have known!
Bobby Berkeley / Beginner Rhythm Workshop
110 min.--$35
Features Rumba, Cha Cha, and Swing routines. Beginner level, but nevertheless challenging groupings by a very personable teacher.
Randy & Lynn Ferguson / American-Style Viennese Waltz
75 min.--$40
This grouping takes you all the way down the long side of the floor.
David Lin / Intermediate Rhythm
98 min.--$40
Level is both Silver and Gold. David teaches a complete routine for each: Rumba, Cha Cha, and Swing.
Lee Santos / Advanced Smooth Technique
110 min.--$50
"The most important thing in Ballroom Dancing is creating movement." And Lee shows you how to do just that! He demonstrates proper technique for the American-Style Dances of Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, and Viennese Waltz. Includes beautiful advanced variations for the Waltz, Foxtrot, and Tango. The foundation is basic technique and there's plenty of that from this former Champion.
Nannette Sweet / Beginning Bolero & Mambo
59 min.--$40
Nannette teaches the Bolero figures of Basic Step, Open Break, Underarm Turn, Cross Body Lead, Cross Swivel, and Hip Twist. She also demonstrates both the advanced and social styling of the dance. Then to the Mambo, where she demonstrates Cuban Motion and teaches the figures of Cross Body Lead, Crossover, Walk-around Turns, Open Break, Underarm Turn, Back Breaks, and Crossover Swivels.
Jennifer Ford McCalla / Advanced American Rhythm
116 min.--$45
There's Rumba--and then there's Rumba! Jennifer meticulously teaches the beautiful American-Style Rumba. She follows with Cha Cha, teaching a routine composed of basic figures and some intricate ones. She emphasizes proper technique, keeping the feet firmly on the floor, and using the eyes. She teaches a Swing amalgamation using Lindy variations and she lists the four rules for Latin dancing.
Debra Loran / Beginning American Rhythm
112 min.--$40
Debra teaches a beginner level amalgamation in each dance: Rumba, Cha Cha, Swing, and Mambo. In Rumba, Cha Cha, and Mambo, she uses the basic figures of Cross Body Lead, Underarm Turn, Fifth Position Breaks, Crossover Breaks, and Walk-around Turn. Also, beginning figures in Swing.
Dan Rutherford / Beginner and Advanced Rhythm
116 & 118 min.--Each $40; Both tapes $75
Basic instruction in Mambo, West Coast Swing, Cha Cha, and Rumba for the beginner to intermediate level, and advanced Rumba and Mambo groupings.