Gypsy Heart: The Heart and Soul of Flamenco Dancing DVD

The story of Omayra Amaya's unusual life as a flamenco dancer in Boston. The program is a tribute to her struggle to keep a fiery dance form from burning out in this chilly New England city. Also included is dazzling historical film footage of Amaya's great aunt, the legendary Carmen Amaya, considered one of the greatest flamenco dancers of all time, as well as rare archival footage of Gypsies flamenco dancing in Spain. 50 mins. (2005) DVD-All-Region.

Country Dancing for Beginners with Teresa Mason DVD

This exciting video with Teresa Mason includes the basics for new dancers that want to fit in and start dancing right away. All of the steps are demonstrated: man's footwork first, then with a partner, then with music, and finally all the steps are put together in an easy-to-follow routine. This informative dance class features the basic steps for the six most popular country dances including: West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, Two-Step, Cha-Cha, Waltz and Polka. 60 mins. (2003) DVD-All-Region.

Country Dancing Intermediate with Teresa Mason DVD

Teresa Mason is a professional teacher and performer and is a former national champion competitor. She operates Dance Arts in Houston and her teaching is accredited by the Imperial Society. Miss Mason is the creator and instructor of the Ballroom Dancing, Latin Dancing, Swing and Wedding Dances series of DVDs. This exciting dance program adds new elements to the basics learned in the Country Dancing For Beginners program, building on a strong foundation to enhance confidence with new material. As a bonus, this lesson has a styling tip for each dance. Teresa Mason's easy-to-understand lessons start all dancers on the road to polish and control. 60 mins. (2007) DVD-All-Region.

Country Dancing Advanced with Teresa Mason DVD

Building on the information from the Beginner and Intermediate programs in this exciting Country Dancing series, this advanced lesson takes the dancer into the world of partnering and connection. This program features variations for dancers who really want to stand out on the dance floor. 60 mins. (2007) DVD-All-Region.

Dancing on Dangerous Ground DVD

The thrilling new Irish dance drama based on Celtic Legends most passionate and enduring love story - the tragic romance of Diarmuid and Grainne. The show features the world famous dancers and Riverdance stars Jean Butler and Colin Dunne. Filmed at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, in London. 127 mins. (2004) DVD-Region 1.

Dancing for Kids! DVD

Dancing has never been this easy or fun...Your kids will love it! Includes the following programs: Baby Ballet, Tot Tap, Junior Jazz. 90 mins. DVD-All-Region. Baby Ballet - wonderful introduction for children to the world of ballet, especially designed for ages four through six. It contains all the aspects of a formal ballet class including a barre warm-up, stretches, center practice and across the floor combinations. All of the movements are explained step-by-step, followed by a performance of the steps by renowned dance teacher Rosemary Boross and her beginning pre-school students. 30 mins. Tot Tap - Tot Tap with teacher Rosemary Boross is a fun-filled introduction to the world of tap dance for children. It is a beginner class designed for children ages four through six, teaching the basics of tap, including toe taps, heel taps, shuffles, cramp rolls and more. The delightful music helps the children hear the rhythms and execute them clearly and easily. 30 mins. Junior Jazz - A high-energy jazz class for children ages four through six. The class begins with a simple warm up and stretch by teacher Rosemary Boross and her beginner preschool students performed to exciting percussion music. Following are four different dances in four different styles of jazz. The dances are demonstrated and explained step-by-step to make it easy to dance along. 30 mins.

Lambada Me, The Forbidden Dance DVD

Experience the freedom of this colorful form of expression that fuses meringue, tango, whirling, twisting and shuffling to a mixture of reggae, samba and salsa. This sizzling hot dance is for everyone so spice up your life and discover why they call Lambada the forbidden dance. 50 mins. (2005) DVD-All-Region.

Discover Latin Dance DVD

This DVD gives you everything you need to become a confident dance partner at any social function. Just follow in the steps of former UK Pro Ballroom Champions, Simon & Heidi Cruwys, your personal tutors guiding you through the Rumba, Cha-Cha, Rock & Roll and Samba. 90 mins. (2005) DVD-All-Region.

Ultimate Line Dancing DVD

No party is complete without line dancing, and this is the ultimate instructional tool to join the party, even without a partner. Ultimate Line Dance has all your line dance favorites. Teresa Mason gets started with an easy format, just to get you moving in the basic elements. We continue with intermediate and then the advanced elements, and soon you'll be dancing the Electric Slide, the Harlem Shuffle, the Macarena, Mambo #5 and more. Learning is fun and easy with Ultimate Line Dance! Teresa Mason is a professional teacher and performer currently operating Dance Arts Ballroom in Houston Texas. She loves teaching couples and singles of all ages to build confidence and grace. Although she has primarily been involved in partner dancing, she feels that all good dancers should be able to shine in any situation, and Ultimate Line Dancing gives you the freedom to dance with all the ones you love! 80 mins. (2005) DVD-All-Region.

Belly Dancing with Jacqueline Chapman DVD

Belly Dancing with Jacqueline Chapman is a fun exercise and fitness regimen for all ages, shapes and sizes that will tighten, tone, reshape and strengthen your body. The dance movement routines featured in this program are easy to follow, stress free and beneficial to improving the quality of your life. Belly Dancing works the whole body so each routine is designed to target specific areas, including waist, hips, thighs, and abdomen, which will also help to improve your posture, stamina, co-ordination and flexibility. Jacqueline Chapman is a leading professional belly dance, choreographer, and teacher. She has won national and international acclaim as a quintessential English dancer and has been featured many magazines, TV shows, music videos and on radio shows. 52 mins. (2006) DVD-All-Region.

William Forsythe: From A Classical Position - Just Dancing Around DVD

William Forsythe's research into ways of engendering and organizing movement has led him to pursue counterpoint, proprioperception, entrainment, and authenticity for organizational principles that also allow improvisation. Artistic director and choreographer of the Ballet Frankfurt and himself trained in ballet, Forsythe shows an appreciation of and often a critical engagement with classical dance, transforming and revitalizing it. When he works collaboratively, Forsythe challenges the traditional distinction between choreographer and dancer, thus questioning hierarchy, authorship and disciplinary boundaries. 78 mins. (2007)Â DVD-Region 1.

Argentine Tango: The Tango Milonguero DVD

The return to popularity of the Argentine Tango represents also a return to the roots of the dance, which originated in Argentina at the end of the nineteenth century. Several different types of music influenced the Tango, but the main influence was Milonga, which drew its inspirations from African rhythms. This DVD was created by Instructor Marie Claude Martin, who specializes in Argentine and Milonga tangos. It enables both men and women to master the basic steps of the Tango, as well as the most popular variations of the dance. 60 mins. (2007) DVD-Region 1.