Actual Customer emails and reviews for TDME Vol 1:

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After nearly four years as a tap student, i still consider myself a beginner, and appreciate all the instruction I can get. Eli provided just that in a clear, meaningful, and useful progression of demonstrations, culminating with a doable "routine" at the end, which incorporated steps he taught throughout the video. It made me feel like "I can do this!" A definite sign of a good teacher.   -- Customer in Prescott, AZ.

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I'm loving it!  Eli Newsom made it so easy that a beginner could do it.

Out of all the DVD's that I've bought in the past, they were not bad but "Tap Dance Made Easy" is the best one that I have so far. It teaches you every single step about tapping from the start at a slower pace then a faster pace so there is no way you'd get confused.  It's highly recommended.   --- Customer in NC.

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Like one of your customers, I was looking forever on the web to find a Beginners' Tap instructional video.

I came across yours.  What really sold me on this DVD was a sample(video insert) of a Tap move using 2 camera angles.  You also explain so precisely each move.  I have also lost  some weight doing Tap. Which works for me. It has helped me gain confidence and self esteem. I'm ready for more. When is the next DVD coming? I can't wait.    --- Customer in Charleston, SC

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My dad recently bought me the basic beginner's tap dance DVD as a Hanukkah gift, and I absolutely love it! I've been tapping all weekend, with every spare minute I have, and Eli's teaching technique, camera angles and easy-to-use menu options are exactly what I have been looking for. At all the dance studios in my area, the beginning tap classes seem to be aimed towards young children, and at fourteen I felt too old to join those classes. I now have a new pastime I love, and acquired new skills faster then I thought I could. I recommend this DVD to anyone who has ever dreamed of learning to tap dance--thanks!!  -- Customer in Los Angeles, CA.

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Eli is a talented dancer/instructor who makes me feel like I'm in a real class. He has a very nice style of teaching that is so relaxed and encouraging. I love the music too; it makes me feel like dancing :) I highly recommend this dvd as it is so well done and makes learning to tap easy and fun!  -- Customer in Bismarck,  ND. 

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We have LOVED Tap Dance Made Easy's 1st DVD!

My 8 year old son has some learning challenges that rhythm training helps a lot. Not only is occupational therapy to accommodate his need expensive and a hassle, the sessions just get old. Tap has what he needs. While his tap classes have taught him steps, they haven't been able to assure his rhythm and technique are right (he needs extra help there) - thus, he was not getting the full developmental benefit tap has to offer in classes.

Tap Dance Made Easy has saved the day! It had to be simple and concise because I am new to tap myself. It had to have room for challenges or we'd get bored. It had to be fun, well, just because it's more fun and likely to get done that way. Tap Dance Made Easy covered it all wonderfully. We especially like the split screen with side and back views at the same time and how Eli makes it seem perfectly natural to need lots of practice. We feel challenged but not rushed.

Thanks so much for an awesome, affordable product! We look forward to the follow-ups!

-- Customer in Fort Worth, TX

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I really like the way you lay out the foundation in Vol 1 and hope you keep the same format for Vol 2.  I also like the window 'count' option. That’s quite helpful for those of us not formally musically trained. I’ve just getting to “shuffle” and I repeat each section as a review – fast fwd as necessary - prior to moving to the next new section.  Your approach makes this re-found passion do-able.  -- Customer in Chanhassen, MN

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Simply Great!...When I received this DVD, I thought, 'ok, I'll have a look what it's all about'. The next minute I felt I had to put my newly bought shoes on and couldn't take them off for more than an hour! Eli's instructions are so clear and his teaching style makes me feel so relaxed about the whole learning progress I feel like I'm in a real class where the instructor is focusing on me. (I found myself talking to him one stage :-) I just want to keep learning! As he teaches each step in different tempos it's great for complete beginners like myself and others who need to perfect their steps they are already familiar with. I love the piano music during the 'class' too, because it helps a lot when I try to count the beats. Not to mention that you can view the steps in two different angles at the same time. Once you have perfected your step, you can focus on your body position. Looking at the whole body image helped me figure out the right body position and find my balance during a difficult step. So I can highly recommend this DVD to anyone who is passionate about tap dancing and I can't wait to see the next level (although I have a lot to learn before I can leave this one behind!).  --- Customer in Mission Beach, Australia. 

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I think this DVD is excellent for someone wanting to learn some basics of tap dancing. It is like being in a class but better because you can replay any bits you need as often as you need. The presenter is clear and concise and gives some pointers about technique.   -- Customer in Canberra, Australia

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I was searching the web for hours for a Tap dancing DVD and all I could find was very old videos mostly for children.

I am a complete beginner to Tap dancing, but really wanted to learn. I went along to a Tap dance class for beginners but found it hard to actually learn the movements or to distinguish between steps as tap dancing is very fast. I thought I would need to have a Private lesson to really understand.

I ordered the DVD, it is helping me more then I could imagine. The Tap instructor teaches in a very basic way that we can all understand. For the first time I am understanding the names of steps and how they are achieved, makes me feel I am learning to Tap.

This DVD uses two camera angles giving you a real good view of how a step should be done. Having each new step as a different DVD chapter, so you can repeat until you master it. I am enjoying this DVD very much and can see myself spending hours mastering everything and learning routines. I cant wait to go to the class to show off what I have learned.

I recommend this DVD for all those people who what to learn tap dancing, it really like having a private instructor, which you can always go back to."  - Customer in Upstate NY. 

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This is an excellent DVD for adult beginners; it covers the basics steps very well and adds some nice combinations that actually look like tap dancing. Watching the lessons is a lot like being in a class; the instructor shows the step part by part, helps you practice it slowly a few times, and then gradually brings you up to speed. When the steps are put into combinations, the instructor doesn't assume you've totally mastered the basic step; he covers the combination nice and slow as well. One advantage over a live class is the use of a split-screen; you can see his feet from both the back and the side at the same time. And, of course, you can slow it down even more or pause it if you need to.

-- Customer in Atlantic City, NJ.

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