Gotta Dance - Cajun Style Video This 1 hour and 42 min. video features detailed instruction of the Cajun two-step, waltz,
and jig. Along with the instructor, five dancing couples demonstrate each of the dances.
The instruction takes you from the very basic or novice level through the
intermediate/advanced level. Each move is explained very deliberately. The complex moves
are illustrated several times with the instructors in various positions (facing camera,
back to camera, side to camera). Two-Step: Includes basic step, dance position with partner, techniques for
foot turns with partner, and detailed illustration of the movement of the dance on the
dance floor. You will also be introduced to the Shadow Dance as a special feature. Waltz Instruction: Includes basic step, dance position with partner, techniques for
foot turns with partner, a number of hand, arm, and turning movements while dancing, and
detailed illustration of the movement of the dance around the dance floor. Jig Instruction: Includes basic step, dance position with partner, and the
structuring of a type jig for a dance of about three minutes There is no prescribed
sequence for the jig dance. The three minute dance instructed in this program is designed
to give you a series of hand and arm movements with minimum repetition of the various
moves. If you don't learn the hand and arm movements, you don't have a dance, as the
movements are the essence of the dance. Lagniappe (something extra): Included is 15 minutes of several demonstration
dances. This portion is designed to provide you with examples of the liveliness of Cajun
dancing and to acquaint you with some group dances that can be done to the jig step. These
featured dances are: a fast paced single couple Jig, a four-some (two couple) dance, an
eight-some (four couple) dance, a five couple type of Cajun folk dance, and a combination
of a five couple train and Mardi Gras umbrella dance 102 mins. DVD Region 1.
Louisiana Dance Home School Video With instructor Greg Benusa and
partner Marian Fite. This DVD Includes: Zydeco Dance instruction
- beginning, intermediate and advanced (14 moves); Waltz Dance instruction
- beginning and intermediate lessons; and Line Dance Zydeco Cha Cha. Also
included, over 18 moves and 60 minutes of dance instruction, many lead and follow tips, and a
reference chart to quickly locate moves. Zydeco moves include: Review of
Zydeco Basic Step, Louisiana Floating Slide, Alternating Opens, Double
Rock Step, Partner Toss, Zydeco Salsa, Flip Out, 180's, 1/4 Turn Bump,
Follow Spin Bump, Side By Side, Inside Turn, Twist & Tap, and Hand Toss
Cajun. Waltz Moves include: Basic Waltz Step, Inside Turn, Outside Turn,
and Ladies Wrap. Line Dance: Zydeco Cha Cha. 60 mins. (2005) DVD-All-Region.
Zydeco Dance from A to Z Video Good news for aspiring Zydeco
Dancers!!! Zydeco Dance From A to Z has just been released! Zydeco is an
infectious accordion-driven dance music of the Creole and African-American
communities of southwest Louisiana and gulf coast Texas. This is a Zydeco
dance instructional DVD that brings together the time-proven videos, Learn
to Zydeco Dance Tonite and Advanced Zydeco Dance, into one comprehensive
package. Dance instructors Ben Pagac and Debbie Shaw regularly explore the
southwest Louisiana Zydeco dance halls and bring to the viewer not only
the authentic steps, but also the joy and sprit of the dance. The teaching
method is relaxed, clear, and easy to follow. Part one breaks down the
fundamental step, demonstrates the subtle Zydeco weight shifts, explains
partnering, and provides more than twelve moves and step variations. Part
two progresses with more than 20 challenging moves and variations. The
entire DVD clocks in at 90 minutes, so there is a lot of valuable material
covered. Additionally, the DVD is professionally authored with menu
buttons that allow you to selectively jump to desired sections without
having to scroll. 90 mins. (2006) DVD-All-Region.
