Marcus and Karen Hilton
Simply the Best part 1
See also: Simply the best part 2
Described as Series No.1 for beginners, Marcus and Karen Hilton's series Simply the Best is, in fact not for total beginners. In our opinion this series is suitable for medium-advanced to advanced competitors. Marcus and Karen use relatively simple, very popular steps, but they go into very deep detail when they explain the execution of those steps.
You would think: what else can one say about a Natural turn or Oversway that has not been said before? Well, prepare to be surprised. You will learn more than you think!
Introduction to Waltz
The Introduction to Waltz tape is in fact an introductory tape that deals with general dance principles such as posture, hold, principles of movement, transfer of weight from foot to foot etc. These principles apply not only to Waltz, but all other dances too. It is highly recommended to study this tape before progressing to the other five tapes.
Running time 34 min.
Price GBP 29.95 ($45) Ref: HW010Select systemPAL (for use in Europe, Australia)NTSC (for use in America, Japan)
Waltz
◦ Posture
◦ Balance
◦ Standing position
◦ Connection
◦ 1st group
▫ 1-3 of Natural turn
▫ 1-3 Open Impetus
▫ 1-6 of Weave from PP
▫ Chasse from PP
▫ 1-3 of Natural Spin Turn (commenced outside partner)
▫ 4-6 of Natural Spin Turn Overturned Turning Lock to PP (8 bars)
◦ 2nd group
▫ 1-6 of Natural Spin Turn
▫ 4-6 of Reverse Turn
▫ Double Reverse Spin ending DC
▫ Open Telemark
▫ Oversway
▫ Whisk
▫ Wing Running time 80 min.
Price GBP 49.95 ($75) Ref: HW011Select systemPAL (for use in Europe, Australia)NTSC (for use in America, Japan)
Tango
◦ Posture
◦ Balance
◦ Standing position
◦ Connection
◦ 1st group
▫ 2 Walks and Progressive Link
▫ Closed Promenade
▫ 4 Step
▫ Promenade Link
▫ Open Reverse Turn (Lady outside) Open Finish
▫ Outside Swivel to PP
◦ 2nd group
▫ 1-3 of Natural Promenade Turn
▫ Rock Turn to PP
▫ Chase (step 1-5)
▫ PP Chasse to Right, Whisk to PP
▫ Whisk to PP Running time 77 min.
Price GBP 49.95 ($75) Ref: HW012Select systemPAL (for use in Europe, Australia)NTSC (for use in America, Japan)
Slow Foxtrot
◦ Character
◦ Preparatory step
◦ 1st group
▫ Feather Step
▫ Reverse Turn
▫ Three Step
▫ Hover Cross
▫ Open Telemark
▫ Open Natural Turn (8 bars)
◦ 2nd group
▫ Outside swivel
▫ Extended Weave from PP
▫ Reverse Wave, Back Feather, Reverse Wave
▫ Impetus Turn Running time 80 min.
Price GBP 49.95 ($75) Ref: HW013Select systemPAL (for use in Europe, Australia)NTSC (for use in America, Japan)
Quickstep
◦ Character
◦ Flight position
◦ 1st group
▫ Natural Spin Turn
▫ V6
▫ Natural Turn with Hesitation
◦ 2nd group
▫ Progressive chasse to Right
▫ 6 Quick Run
▫ 1-3 of Natural Turn
▫ Tipple Chasse to Right
◦ 3rd group
▫ Quick Open Reverse
▫ Progressive chasse
▫ Running Cross Chasse
▫ Running Right Turn Running time 80 min.