Instructional Salsa Dancing Videos and DVDs

Partner Dancing 101 – Salsa and Samba Video

 Salsa and Samba

The Salsa and its Brazilian cousin, the Samba, are today’s most popular Latin dances. And this DVD is a complete beginner course that will get you dancing both dances quickly and with confidence.

Salsa and Samba teaches you all the basic elements of partnered dances: what your feet need to do, where your feet need to go, how to lead and follow any partner, how to find and stay on the beat, and how to link basic steps into dance routines you’ll enjoy doing and others will enjoy watching you do.

61 mins. (2008)
DVD - Region 1 (Canada, United States; U.S. territories; Bermuda)

Sensual Salsa With Elder Sanchez Video

 Sensual Salsa

Practice your basic Salsa steps with Elder. Learn the intermediate turns. Put it all together in the advanced routines that Elder will teach you. Designed for students who want to learn in the comfort of their own home and at their own pace, this DVD will help you learn your own sensual style of Salsa.

64 mins. (2007)
DVD - Region 1 (Canada, United States; U.S. territories; Bermuda)

Salsa, Salsa with Elder Sanchez Video

DVD Only - $19.99
Elder Sanchez is acknowledged as one of the finest Salsa instructors in Europe.

In this DVD he introduces the complete beginner to the basic Salsa step, the principles of dancing as a couple and the first Salsa turns. This program, designed for the home student, demonstrates his exciting and sensual style of dancing. So whether you're a complete beginner or you already have the basics, Salsa Salsa will help you develop your technique.

40 mins. (2007)
DVD - Region 1 (Canada, United States; U.S. territories; Bermuda)

Dance Movement: Salsa and Latin Styling Video

DVD Only - $39.99
Learn sizzling body movement and styling, fantastic dance technique and fluid movement from professional dancer, teacher and choreographer Alison Hurwitz.

Add body waves, shoulder rolls, rib cage isolations and beautiful turns to your dance repertoire. Enhance your confidence, style and presentation with this unique video. You'll feel transformed!

Alison Hurwitz has been dancing in the Bay Area since 1997. A Highly Commended Associate of both the ISTD and DVIDA dance organizations, Alison teaches, studies and performs American Smooth, American Rhythm, International Standard, Ballet, Jazz, Afro-Cuban, Argentine Tango, Lindy Hop, Dance Aerobics, Hustle and Salsa.

Alison has performed with such local groups as the Decobelles, Mambo Romero, The Harmony Project Dance Company, and DancEvents.

She currently teaches and performs in Daly City, San Francisco, and Oakland. Alison has been featured on Evening Magazine and Channel 5 news, and in the San Francisco Chronicle. She has instructed on cruises, at dance camps, and coached performance teams.

Her festival credits include the SF Hip Hop Festival, the Front Row Festival, the SF Ethnic Dance Festival, the International Salsa Congress in Los Angeles, and the World Salsa Congress in Puerto Rico.

62 mins. (2007)
DVD - Region 1 (Canada, United States; U.S. territories; Bermuda)

Salsa Dance Workout Video

DVD Only - $39.99
The passion, excitement, and rhythm of salsa dance mixed with an exhilarating and fun workout, SalsaCrazy presents, for the first time ever, your favorite dance workout, a Salsa Dance Workout!

This is it, the ultimate mix of dance and fitness with fun salsa, dance workout. There’s no dance experience and no partner required. In fact, you’ll learn all the fantastic dance moves, and have them broken down step by step, before we dance them to music.

With world class salsa music from Benny Velaverde and Anthony Blea, and real salsa dance moves, this fun and energetic DVD will quickly become your favorite workout. Designed so that everyone can experience the benefits of a great workout while learning how to salsa dance.

This two-hour DVD has a great stretching and warm-up session, followed by breakdowns of both beginning and intermediate salsa dance moves that are then danced to some of the finest salsa dance music in the world. All this, and you’ll be ready to hit the nightlife scene too, because you’ll be learning real salsa dance moves, not some generic aerobic workout danced to Latin music. This is the real thing and the real deal.

120 mins. (2007) SalsaCrazy
DVD - All Region

Dance Off the Inches: Sizzling Salsa Video

DVD Only - $14.98
Starring: Stella Sandoval. Welcome to Dance Off the Inches Sizzling Salsa. Getting fit doesn’t have to feel like work. Anyone can dance off the inches – we’ve made it easy. Just 10 moves are all you need to dance this sizzling routine – and we’ll show you how!

No matter what your age or fitness level, you can have a great time while dancing your way into great shape! You’ll want to do this program again and again because it’s just FUN – and that’s the secret. The more you do it, the more inches you’ll lose. It’s really that simple. Losing inches has never been so easy!  Say “Adios” to boring workouts, this fat burning fiesta is hot, hot, hot — AND it’s super effective, too!

Dance leader Stella Sandoval and her friends take you through three different dance sequences including the “Spicy Salsa Mix”, the “Latin Lime Twist” and the “Mucho Mambo Combo”. You can really let loose AND lose inches as you burn up the dance floor! So get ready to put some “sizzle” in your step and get started today!

60 mins. (2007)
DVD - Region 1 (Canada, United States; U.S. territories; Bermuda)

Dance Like a Star: Salsa Lessons Video

DVD Only - $9.99
Introduction to the salsa: It's always the salsa dancers who steal the show in every discothèque.

Every part of them swings, from their hips and hands to their feet. Everything is hot and spicy. It is the ultimate Latin dance that unites every Latin American rhythm. Originating in Africa, it grew into a fantastically popular dance at the end of the 20th century. Challenging and high-spirited. Dare to show who you are. Dance the salsa!

Includes:
1) Introduction to the salsa dancing couple.
2) Dancing for beginners: Here the first steps of the salsa are explained.
3) Salsa Supplementary step 1 (bronze): In bronze, different variations of salsa steps are examined in more depth.
4) Salsa Supplementary step 2 (silver): In silver, the salsa is expanded even further. More variations of steps and turns.
5) Salsa Supplementary step 3 (gold): Different variations of the salsa are explained.
6) Salsa Special dance: Neil and Nataliya show how the salsa is danced in dancing competitions.

60 mins. (2006) Neil Jones and Nataliya Kravets
DVD - All Region

Hot & Spicy Salsa for Beginners DVD

DVD Only - $29.99
If you're ready to learn the basics of Salsa this DVD is for you. Hot & Spicy Salsa offers instruction that burns up the floor for an hour and a half. No experience is necessary. With a strong focus on Lead & Follow Dancing, you'll be amazed at how quickly you can learn the Salsa when the instruction is well thought out and presented in ways that is easy to absorb. Filmed in HD and presented with multiple camera angles and Picture-In-Picture technology, you won't want to miss how easy this dance can be with the right instructors.

Shawn Trautman has been a coach and mentor to numerous World Champions as well as countless social dancers since the early 1990's. Shawn welcomes people from all walks of life regardless of shape, size, or ability to his classes. His broad experience in both dance and Advanced Learning Techniques makes his methods of instruction innovative, easy, and fun. If you're ready to learn and have fun, Shawn Trautman's Learn To Dance Series is the way to go. Order Hot & Spicy Salsa today, and be ready to dance by next weekend!

90 mins.  (2005)  Shawn Trautman
DVD - Region 1 (Canada, United States; U.S. territories; Bermuda)

Salsa Caliente Video

DVD Only - $14.99
Salsa Caliente with Olga is the recipe to help you spice up your dance moves! With easy step by step instruction, you will learn the salsa and merengue, while keeping fit at the same time!

60 mins. (2005)
DVD - All Region

Learn to Dance Salsa, Vol. 1. for Beginners Video

DVD Only - $39.99
Never danced? No problem! Join us on the dance floor with this fantastic 2 hour salsa dance DVD. The instruction is clear & concise. The productions values are stellar, and the quality is amazing.

Yes, you will be salsa dancing, with your partners, by the end of this video! It's a step-by-step approach, tailored and refined by teaching thousands upon thousands of students how to dance salsa. This video covers the very basic steps, the foundation of leading and following, and a couple of nice salsa patterns. This stellar 2 hour DVD provides everything you need to know to get yourself dancing! Purchase it today, and be dancing tomorrow.

Extras Include: Interview of Salsa History; Outtakes, Bonus Footage; Extra Practice.

120 mins. (2004)
DVD - All Region

Learn to Dance Salsa, Vol. 2. for Beginners Video

DVD Only - $39.99
Featuring the hit music of Benny Velarde, this volume takes you to the next level with the second DVD in this three volume beginner's Learn to Dance Salsa series. Learn the secrets of salsa dancing, with dozens of tips, patterns and variations, feature a unique picture-in-picture view, so you're never lost!

Two hours of lessons on one DVD, utilizing proven teaching techniques that have helped thousands of students learn to dance. A great alternative to your usual exercise routine! Volume 2 takes up where Volume 1 left off. With the fundamentals well in hand, volume 2 picks up the pace, and starts putting together fun, social patterns. As in the first DVD, this is for anyone & everyone! We cover every aspects of what Salsa is all about with a full 2 hours of stellar dance instruction you can use tonight.

Never danced? No problem! Join us on the dance floor with this fantastic 2 hour salsa dance DVD. This DVD builds on Volume 1, and as before, this DVD sets the standard for all others to follow. The instruction is clear & concise. The productions values are stellar, and the quality is amazing. Yes, you will be salsa dancing, with your partners, by the end of this video! It's a step-by-step approach, tailored and refined by teaching thousands upon thousands of students how to dance salsa. This stellar 2 hour DVD provides everything you need to know to get yourself dancing! Purchase it today, and be dancing tomorrow.

120 mins. (2004)
DVD - All Region

Learn to Dance Salsa, Vol. 3. for Beginners Video

DVD Only - $39.99
Featuring the hit music of Benny Velarde, this volume takes you to the final level with the third DVD in this three volume beginner's Learn to Dance Salsa series. This is IT! The DVD that ties all of the previous products together, and takes you to the next level. This exciting and challenging video will help you graduate to an intermediate skill level in Salsa dance (and all partner dances).

You'll Learn even more of the secrets of salsa dancing, with dozens of tips, patterns and variations, featuring a unique picture-in-picture view, so you're never lost! Two hours of lessons on one DVD, utilizing proven teaching techniques that have helped thousands of students learn to dance. A great alternative to your usual exercise routine! Volume 3 takes up where Volume 2 left off. With the fundamentals well in hand, volume 3 really picks up the pace, and starts putting together fun, social patterns, challenging you to graduate to intermediate, but keeping it enormously fun. As in the first two DVD's, this is for anyone & everyone!

We cover every aspects of what Salsa is all about with a full 2 hours of stellar dance instruction you can use tonight. Never danced? No problem! Join us on the dance floor with this fantastic 2 hour salsa dance DVD. BUT, have you checked out Volume 1 & 2 yet? This DVD build on previous volumes, and does not cover the basic steps, so you'll want to start at the beginning! As before, this DVD sets the standard for all others to follow. The instruction is clear & concise. The productions values are stellar, and the quality is amazing. Yes, you will be salsa dancing, with your partners, by the end of this video! It's a step-by-step approach, tailored and refined by teaching thousands upon thousands of students how to dance salsa. This stellar 2 hour DVD provides everything you need to know to get yourself dancing! Purchase it today, and be dancing tomorrow.

120 mins. (2004)
DVD - All Region

Learn to Dance Salsa for Beginners Video 3-Vol. Set

DVD Only - $99.99
Includes Learn to Dance Salsa for Beginners Volumes 1-3 directly above. Never danced? No problem!

Join us on the dance floor with these fantastic 6 (yes, SIX) hours of salsa dance DVDs. The instruction is clear and concise. The productions values are stellar, and the quality is amazing.

Yes, you will be salsa dancing, with your partners, by the end of this video! It's a step-by-step approach, tailored and refined by teaching thousands upon thousands of students how to dance salsa. These three videos covers the very basic steps, the foundation of leading and following, and a couple of nice salsa patterns. They provide everything you need to know to get yourself dancing! Purchase it today, and be dancing tomorrow.

360 mins. (2006)
DVD - All Region

Learn To Dance Salsa Vol. 1 Intermediate Video

DVD Only - $39.99
Ready for some intermediate Salsa Dancing? Join us on the dance floor with the first volume in this fantastic Intermediate Salsa Dance Series. Each DVD is packed with great salsa dance patterns, and instruction that is clear & concise. It's a fun and social DVD that will take your dancing to the next level, and there's simply nothing else like it! The productions values are stellar, and the quality is amazing. Yes, you will be salsa dancing at an intermediate level, with your partners, by the end of this video! It's a step-by-step approach, tailored and refined by teaching thousands upon thousands of students how to dance salsa. This video covers the foundational intermediate patterns, intermediate leading and following, and lots of tips and practice. This stellar 90 minute DVD provides everything you need to know to get yourself dancing! It's time, join us as we show you dozens of fantastic salsa patterns that are both fun, leadable, and hot. Yes, you too can take your dancing up a level with these DVD's! Salsa Dance is fun, social, and a passion that will last you a lifetime! The benefits to health, fitness, coordination, and lifestyle will be far beyond what you can imagine now! Anyone can, and should, learn to Salsa Dance. Vol. 1 of 2.

90 mins.  (2005)
DVD - All Region

Learn To Dance Salsa Vol. 2 Intermediate Video

DVD Only - $39.99
Ready for more intermediate Salsa Dancing? Continue your intermediate lesson with the second volume in this fantastic Intermediate Salsa Dance Series. Each DVD is packed with great salsa dance patterns, and instruction that is clear & concise. It's a fun and social DVD that will take your dancing to the next level, and there's simply nothing else like it! The productions values are stellar, and the quality is amazing. Yes, you will be salsa dancing at an intermediate level, with your partners, by the end of this video! It's a step-by-step approach, tailored and refined by teaching thousands upon thousands of students how to dance salsa. This video covers the foundational intermediate patterns, intermediate leading and following, and lots of tips and practice. This stellar 90 minute DVD provides everything you need to know to get yourself dancing! It's time, join us as we show you dozens of fantastic salsa patterns that are both fun, leadable, and hot. Yes, you too can take your dancing up a level with these DVD's! Salsa Dance is fun, social, and a passion that will last you a lifetime! The benefits to health, fitness, coordination, and lifestyle will be far beyond what you can imagine now! Anyone can, and should, learn to Salsa Dance.

90 mins.  (2005)
DVD - All Region

Let's Dance Salsa Beginning Lessons Video 1

DVD Only - $19.95
Beginning Lessons 1 video teaches the basic steps and a variety of beginner combinations.
Here's what you’ll learn:
Basic Steps:  Marlon Silva and his partner, Suzie Neff, teach the basic steps of salsa dancing in Marlon’s own style, based on the back-and-forth, or Cumbia step.
Spinning:  Learn how to spin with the right technique, including the three essential points of spinning.
Couple Dancing:  Marlon and Suzie demonstrate dancing as a couple, and the proper technique for hand position, resistance, and distance.
Basic Combination #1:  Marlon and Suzie demonstrate techniques for dancing around your partner.
Basic Combination #2:  Add spice to the combination by spinning around each other in opposite directions.

91 mins. (2002) Marlon Silva
DVD - All Region

Let's Dance Salsa Beginning Lessons Video 2

DVD Only - $19.95
The Beginning Lessons 2 video teaches the basic steps and a variety of advanced beginner combinations.

What you’ll learn:
Basic Combinations:  Marlon and Suzie demonstrate a push-pull spin, used in many of Marlon's combinations.
Basic Spinning Combinations, Part 1:  Marlon and Suzie continue their instruction with spinning combinations built upon the shoulder combinations.
Basic Spinning Combinations, Part 2:  This episode emphasizes rolling your partner in and out, twisting arms, and switching hands, while keeping the same principles you have learned so far.
Merengue Dancing, Part 1:  Includes beginning steps of Merengue and a history of Merengue.
Merengue Dancing, Part 2:  Learn a new trend, Jumping Merengue. Also includes some Merengue vocabulary one should know in social situations.

91 mins. (2002) Marlon Silva
DVD - All Region

Let's Dance Salsa Intermediate Lessons Video

DVD Only - $19.95
This video features 12 intermediate and advanced lessons. After you learn the basics of Marlon’s unique style from the beginning lessons, move on to this premium dance instruction video, featuring flashy combinations such as The Duck, The Tunnel, The Vine, The Whip, advanced Cape Combinations and Merengue moves. Includes 12 easy-to-follow lessons on video.

What you’ll learn:
Stretching Techniques: Instructors Marlon Silva and Suzie Neff will get you on the right track with stretching techniques for dancing. Prevent injury, increase flexibility, have fun and look great!
Cape Combinations: Marlon and Suzie demonstrate "Cape Combinations" for Marlon’s unique style of Salsa. Movement in these combinations simulates the spinning of a cape around one partner’s back, and involves a salsa lock where partners stand abreast and lock arms behind each other’s necks. The combination ends with a flashy 360-degree spin.
Intermediate Multiple Spinning Combinations: Learn "The Duck" and "The Tunnel" with style and grace that will light up the dance floor. Do you think you can keep up?
The Vine: "The Vine" is an intricate mixture of combinations from previous Let’s Dance Salsa episodes which involves twists, spins and rolls in Marlon’s style. End your combination with more spice by leading, spinning, and using hand techniques.
The Whip: Marlon Silva and Suzie Neff demonstrate a dramatic technique for switching directions on the dance floor.
The Tunnel: A technique called "The Tunnel" involves spinning, locking your partner in front of you, and switching hands over each other’s heads to form a tunnel. These moves can be accompanied by a variety of endings involving spins, drills, cape combinations and ducking combinations.
Merengue Pretzel: This unique combination combines skills learned in the Merengue lessons of "Let's Dance Salsa: Beginning Lessons 2," as well as the Cape Combinations learned in "Intermediate Lessons". Marlon and Suzie demonstrate the spins, handwork and footwork of the Merengue Pretzel.
Merengue Combinations: Learn more combinations for Merengue dancing! Marlon and Suzie demonstrate Merengue combinations with plenty of ducks and spins, illustrated in both the classical European position and trendy "Jumping Merengue" style. Also included is how to signal your partner and which hand positions will prevent injury.

131 mins. (2002) Marlon Silva
DVD - All Region

Let's Dance Salsa Ultimate Collection 4-Pack Videos

DVD Only - $67.95
This is the ultimate collection to take you from beginner to expert in salsa dance. This set includes the first 4 videos of Marlon Silva’s premium salsa dance instruction, which will take you from beginner to expert with tricks and tips unavailable anywhere else. Marlon’s method first establishes a foundation of salsa essentials, and then adds building blocks, one by one, to ensure comfort and confidence. Advanced steps are merely combinations of the basic building blocks. Enjoy these fun, sexy and easy-to-follow lessons on high-quality video in the privacy of your own home. Order this ultimate collection today. After these videos you will be the master of all that is salsa dancing!

DVD - All Region  441 mins

Let's Dance Salsa Team Dancing Video

DVD Only - $19.95
Features world famous Salsa instructor and choreographer, Marlon Silva, teaching Salsa dance moves for multiple partners on the dance floor. With this unique step-by-step video you will learn how to switch multiple partners, dance in trios, switch trios and master the beautiful Casino Rueda.

90 mins  Marlon Silva
DVD - All Region

Red Hot Salsa Made Simple II Video

DVD Only - $14.99
Red Hot Salsa II is the hottest advanced cardio salsa workout around! Lisa will have you dancing, burning calories and working your style. This is a hot, spicy and sexy workout that will challenge your brain as well as your body. Even the most difficult steps are broken down so simple that it’s easy to learn. At the end of the DVD is a complete breakdown of all the steps.

Burn calories while having a blast learning non stop choreography. Warm-up to live percussion, stretch your body out and then get ready for the workout that you’ve been waiting for. After you have learned the whole combination, you will have a chance to incorporate your own style. Finally, you will cool down and stretch your body which helps to prevent injury and lengthen your muscles after your workout.

DVD Extras: Behind the scenes; bonus step with explanation; and video outtakes.

53 mins. (2006)
DVD - All Region.

Red Hot Salsa Made Simple Video

DVD Only - $9.98
Red Hot Salsa is a fun, easy and exciting way to learn how to Salsa while getting an incredible workout. Join Lisa and her dancers and move to the sexy Latin beat of Salsa classics with live percussion. With this dynamic video, you will learn the basics without feeling intimidated. First you will warm up and stretch your body from head to toe. Then, you will learn each step by repetition, continually adding new steps until you have learned a full dance combination. Lisa's cueing will make it simple for you to stay in step at all times. By repeating the full combination, you will have a chance to incorporate your own style and expression. Finally, you will cool down and stretch to keep you feeling great all day long. And just wait till they see you on the dance floor!

45 mins. (2002) Lisa Nunziella
DVD - All Region

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