Learn to Salsa Dance Video Series, Vol 1: Salsa Dancing Guide for Beginners

I will say this I'm Hispanic so I did know some Salsa before I purchased this DVD. I wanted to learn some advanced moves and I realized before I purchased this video that prob wasn't for me. It wasn't but it did teach me some basic concepts in general. It also taught me how to turn. I'm a natural dancer but it gave me concrete steps which I just do without thinking. That being said I do believe this will teach ANYBODY to dance. He gives so much detail and repetition there is no way you won't be able to pick it up. I love the hand tricks. Also I didn't have a partner and this a partner video. Don't buy if you have dance experience.

The instructions are clear and easy to follow. My husband has absolutely no rythym and he picked up the steps.

I bought this for my son who wants to learn how to dance, but decided against giving it to him becuase I don't want him to learn this style of dancing. If you have never danced before I guess you can get something out of the DVD lessons. A couple of warnings: first, the instructor is teaching an "On 1" style, not "On 2" (NYC style salsa dancing). This is a major style difference. Most annoying is the slow pace of the DVD -- largely becuase this guys talks too much! At the end of disc 1 all you have learned is a very basic turn that he calls a "salsa pattern". There are much better products on the market -- beware of the stuff from the west coast -- it seems a little too basic for a beginner (sounds strange doesn't it?), and definitely too basic for someone who wants to improve.

This DVD is very easy to follow and gives several good tips on the basics of salsa dancing. I've practiced with several beginers who were able to grasp the basics right away. The intstructor is very encouraging though a little cheesy. It's a great way to improve your confidence before going out dancing.

I bought it because of all the great reviews. It is good but for a total beginner I feel there are some problms. On some parts I started "getting it" once I turned the volume down and jsut watched. It seemed that some parts contrdicted (instruction didn't match the movements) what the actor was saying (counting, putting feet "together" and the bouncing); plus, while some parts are at the right pace, the important basic parts they zoom right through asssuming you got it. The dude wears black so it would be better if he were in light clothes against the dark backdrop.

It could be that i am just completely uncoordinated but I think it's geared toward those who have some dance knowledge; those people will know the basics so it'll be easier.