Amsterdam-born dance champion, choreographer, and Dancing with the Stars coach (most recently paired with Priscilla Presley) Louis van Amstel instructs viewers in the finer points of beginner's ballroom dancing in this eight-disc set that also includes a bonus audio CD. Filmed at the Davenport Hotel in Spokane, WA, Let's Dance! features Van Amstel and distinguished dance partner Irina Boubnovskaia breaking down the routines for the Foxtrot, Waltz, Cha Cha, Rhumba, Jive, Samba, Tango, and Salsa into easily-accessible “figures” that illustrate steps from different angles (with picture-in-picture insets focusing on footwork). Adding tips on finishing moves, counts, and twirls, amiable host Van Amstel also touts the benefits of good cardio in this comprehensive series that should appeal to novice dancers (as well as fans of the show, although ABC is not endorsing the program). Recommended. Aud: P. (J. Williams-Wood)
Louis: Let's Dance!
(2008) 8 discs. 240 min. DVD: $119.99 (bonus audio CD included). BayView Entertainment (avail. from most distributors). Volume 23, Issue 4
Louis: Let's Dance!
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