Dance With Len Goodman
July 13, 2010 by Ballroom Dance Lover
Filed under Learning Ballroom Dance
Description
Experience the magic of dance and learn to move like a star in this dancing DVD! As the head judge on Dancing with the Stars, Len Goodman will teach you some of the basic steps in Ballroom and Latin American dances. In the Ballroom section, learn the fast and exciting Quickstep, the elegant Foxtrot, the sophisticated Waltz and the fiery and passionate Tango. In the Latin American section, learn the cheeky Cha Cha Cha, the sexy Samba, the romantic Rumba and the exciting Jive… More >>
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The instruction is basic for the beginner and the demonstrations are easy to follow. I wish it did have some accompaning music to practice the dance steps. Overall, it is a great instructional video for the beginner. Good buy.
Rating: 4 / 5
My husband and I have been ballroom dancing for at least 22 years having taken lessons at a dance studio for 20 of those years. We find Mr. Goodwin entertaining and very informative. We bought this video so we could refresh our memories on some the dance patterns and we hope he makes another covering those dances that weren’t on this video. We highly recommend this video to anyone wanting to either learn or brush up on their dancing technique.
Rating: 5 / 5
Len Goodman breaks down and teaches the most popular ballroom and latin dance steps in a easy-to-follow format. Len starts with the man’s moves, so if you are a woman, you simply do the opposite. I think this is a great presentation for beginners looking for an introduction to the world’s most popular dances.
Rating: 5 / 5
Great entertainment from a special guy. The dances are not done in the standard American Ballroom style, but I got some ideas from them. Considering the low price I am glad I bought it. If you want to learn to dance from the beginning, get something else.
Rating: 4 / 5
I found Dance with Len Goodman to be quite entertaining, and generally easy to follow. The eight dances included on the DVD are high on style and easily translate into both casual dance environments and those special nights out.
However, if you struggle with watching someone else complete a task and then repeating it on your own, this might not be for you. The Quickstep, in particular, poses a strong problem for learning on your own. But Goodman reminds us throughout the program that this is a first step in learning these wonderful dances–if you enjoy the moves and the exercise and the magic, follow up with a local dance studio or instructor.
For good clean fun–and some special time with your significant other–this DVD is a great starter. You also learn some of the history and evolution of the dances, as well as some of the keys to making the holds and posture look like the pros!
Rating: 3 / 5