Square Dance DVD Videos & CDs - Feedback, Endorsements, and Testimonials
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Latest Feedback
Review by Video Librarian Magazine - January/February 2012
“Instant Hoedown! ***1/2 (2011) 2 discs. 137 min
The clockwork precision of square dancing has never looked more entertaining than in
Instant Hoedown! (a double-disc DVD set with an accompanying CD), which presents - over the
course of 10 mini-lessons - both the vocabulary and essential choreography of the form.
Featuring seasoned callers Scotty Sharrer and Roland Morin (who also serve as guides for
home viewers) and the Traveling Hoedowners (four couples who demonstrate the various
movements), this how-to looks at the basics - squaring sets, home positions, identifying
corners, understanding what makes a head couple versus a side couple - before tackling fun
stuff such as pass-throughs, star-throughs, twirling, and promenading. Highly
recommended.”
Ron & Diane from British Columbia, Canada - January 2012
“We like the [Instant Hoedown] teaching format with the lessons followed by a tip
enforcing the moves taught. Even though we have danced for many years, we are enjoying a
chance to listen and dance to new calls and callers.”
Michael & Denise from California - December 2011
“We love square dancing and we thank the Traveling Hoedowners for the DVDs for
Mainstream and Plus instruction. Their DVDs have helped us a lot!”
Bill & RB from Wyoming - November 2011
“We are square dancers from Wyoming and have practiced and practiced with your
Mainstream and Plus DVDs. We think your DVDs are about the best supplemental program on
the market.”
Violet from Washington State - November 2011
“I bought your Mainstream and Plus instructional DVDs at Petticoat Junction in
Everett, Washington. I enjoy them and wanted something more by the same group, so I am now
ordering your Square Dance Party Pack.”
Magazine Reviews
Review by Video Librarian Magazine - January/February 2012
“Instant Hoedown! ***1/2 (2011) 2 discs. 137 min
The clockwork precision of square dancing has never looked more entertaining than in
Instant Hoedown! (a double-disc DVD set with an accompanying CD), which presents - over the
course of 10 mini-lessons - both the vocabulary and essential choreography of the form.
Featuring seasoned callers Scotty Sharrer and Roland Morin (who also serve as guides for
home viewers) and the Traveling Hoedowners (four couples who demonstrate the various
movements), this how-to looks at the basics - squaring sets, home positions, identifying
corners, understanding what makes a head couple versus a side couple - before tackling fun
stuff such as pass-throughs, star-throughs, twirling, and promenading. Highly
recommended.”
Square Dance Magazine - August 2009
“If you're looking for some Mainstream or Plus square dance music [and videos] then
put Square Dance Party! at the top of your list. You won't be disappointed by this very
professional production! The Traveling Hoedowners set a standard that is almost impossible
for anyone else to exceed, such is the quality of their productions.”
Read the entire article in Square Dance Magazine
Robert Scott, Editor of Square Dance Magazine - January 2008
“These are easily the best square dance training videos that I have
come across and being on DVD makes them extremely easy to use. Congratulations to the Traveling
Hoedowners on a job well done.”
Read the entire article in Square Dance Magazine
Comment by Roger in Square Dance Magazine - January 2008
“I viewed the Plus DVD.
This is an excellent adjunct to the learners' class... The instruction sticks to the basics
(no left hand or tricky stuff), is very clear, and will clarify moves for those dancers who
have doubts. ... People who purchase this DVD will not be disappointed.”
Instant Hoedown Feedback (released August 2011)
Ron & Diane from British Columbia, Canada - January 2012
“We like the [Instant Hoedown] teaching format with the lessons followed by a tip
enforcing the moves taught. Even though we have danced for many years, we are enjoying a
chance to listen and dance to new calls and callers.”
Ailene from California - October 2011
“We received our Instant Hoedown package ... thank you!
We have watched the DVD and tried out the first dance with family.
Everyone really enjoyed it and thought it was quick and easy to learn.
Your group did a really nice job putting it together!
We're amateurs who've been to a few square dance parties and I did it in the fourth grade.
We LOVE it though! It's such good, clean, fun and a great way to exercise!
We enjoy having friends over to our home and started including square dancing as part of the
entertainment and everyone just loves it! In fact, we've been getting calls from the
friends we had over to come teach square dancing at their house because they were having an
anniversary party or the like. One of the things I really appreciate with your package is
the simplicity of the first song, it will get everyone dancing in no time at all! Plus, it
has room for growth for those who want to learn more. I'm sure I will be ordering more
products from you in the future. Thanks again!”
Rod Barngrover (A new Caller) - September 2011
“The Instant Hoedown set is a great DVD to let you try Square Dancing at most any
social event. It is very well made and even if you have never tried square dancing before
this 2-DVD 1-CD set lets you give it a try. So get your friends together and learn the
basics while having a lot of fun. If you have fun join a square dance club! Thanks
Traveling Hoedowners.”
Reggie Kniphfer, Owner & Producer of Tarheel Records - August 2011
“I received the DVDs today of your Instant Hoedown. They are just great and I would like to
thank you for the great job the dancers and callers did on this production. Thanks again for using
my Hoedowns on your production and inform the dancers and callers that I think they did
a great job.”
Feedback covering more than one product (Mainstream, Plus, Party, Instant Hoedown)
Bill & RB from Wyoming - November 2011
“We are square dancers from Wyoming and have practiced and practiced with your
Mainstream and Plus DVDs. We think your DVDs are about the best supplemental program on
the market.”
Violet from Washington State - November 2011
“I bought your Mainstream and Plus instructional DVDs at Petticoat Junction in
Everett, Washington. I enjoy them and wanted something more by the same group, so I am now
ordering your Square Dance Party Pack.”
Murray from Canada - September 2011
“We have your Mainstream and Plus instructional DVDs and your Square Dance Party.
They are all excellent. We are now ordering your new Instant Hoedown set.
”
Doris & George from Florida - April 2011
“We have been away from square dancing for a while and we use your Mainstream and
Plus Reference DVDs to review before going to a dance. Your DVDs are lifesavers.
”
Tom from Colorado - April 2011
“My wife and I love your products as do our square dance friends. Thanks for being so
prompt in filling our orders. Keep up the good work.”
Ed & Carol from Alabama - March 2011
“I'm a new square dancer and have thoroughly enjoyed your DVDs, both
mainstream and plus. Everything about both DVDs is outstanding. The caller does a great
job in both calling and teaching. The dancers are wonderful as well; both DVDs are a 10+.
Keep up the great work!”
Dorothy from Texas - February 2011
“We have your Mainstream, Plus, and Party Square Dance DVDs, and have purchased 3
more of your Basic/Mainstream DVDs for friends. Now I want to order another of your
Mainstream Reference DVDs as a gift for our friends who are just starting lessons.
I love your DVDs. They are so helpful when you are just getting started. You did a wonderful
job on them and have helped a lot of people.”
Paul Bristow, Owner and Producer of Sting Productions - January 2011
“I would like to tell you how impressed I am with your projects, to date. You
clearly have an excellent understanding of the best way to present Square Dancing on
DVD.”
Don Wood, Owner & Producer of Lou-Mac Records - January 2011
“I have seen your videos, they are well done.
Please feel free to use our music [in your next project].
Joan from South Carolina [Second order] - October 2010
“Your mainstream & plus reference DVDs are very instructional. I loaned mine
to a friend and now I am ordering more because I do not want to be without them!
They are terrific!”
Jonette & Wally from Minnesota - September 2010
“I received your Mainstream Reference DVD and Party package within two days of my
online order. I like the setting of your DVD with real people and not virtual people. I
have a Party Pack CD wake us up each morning through the BOSE. I love the music and your
talent with calls. It gets us in the mood each day and gets us moving. Blessings on your
endeavors to keep square dancing alive as I hope to introduce this to my nieces and nephews
during our visits.”
Gary & Sue from California - July 2010
“We can't say enough about your DVDs; we have grown to love them. My wife and I are
new student dancers and faithfully watch upcoming calls on your DVDs before each lesson.
It makes all the difference in the world in helping us and other class members (who also
have a set of Traveling Hoedowners' DVDs) to advance. We dance at four clubs and new
dancer classes each week, and are sharing the great DVDs experience to help others learn
Mainstream and Plus level dancing. We ordered a 10-pack earlier and now have an order for
another 10-pack. That's how great we and others think you DVDs have helped us learn! Being
able to see the entire square is unique in the instructional DVD available today, and it
has helped our understanding of Square Dancing.”
Jerry & Hap from Florida - June 2010
“We are very happy and pleased with [your mainstream and plus] DVDs.
They are easy to follow - really excellent”
Olin from Texas - May 2010
“Your Mainstream and Plus Reference DVDs are the best I've seen. Your caller is
excellent and the demonstrations are outstanding. I started square dancing about 2 years
ago and your DVDs are the best solution for smoothing out the calls. It makes square
dancing fun, so you aren't worrying about the next call. I really appreciate what your
group has done to help square dancers.”
Diana from Australia - February 2010
“I have had your mainstream and plus DVDs for 2 years and they are great.
I find the words and style Paul uses for teaching suit me and I have benefited
greatly.”
Carl from Texas - February 2010
“We have both your mainstream and plus reference DVDs. They are both very well done
in every way!”
Bob & Mary from Florida - February 2010
“We really are enjoying your Mainstream video and would like to purchase your Plus
video as well.”
Virden from Prince Edward Island (Canada) - January 2010
“Your mainstream, plus, and party DVDs are excellent. I have been dancing for 35
years and now I have a new partner and she is delighted with the Mainstream DVD. The
instructions are very clear and a wonderful help to her. Thank you very much.”
Louise from Prince Edward Island (Canada) - January 2010
“Got the [Mainstream, Plus, and Party] DVDs today and they are fabulous -
Thank You for making them.”
Charles and Jeanne from South Carolina - January 2010
“We purchased the Dance Party DVD and the Mainstream Reference DVD and love them both.
We feel that the reference DVD in particular has helped us progress through the classes and
look forward to many years of square dancing!”
Dale & Marnie from Ontario, Canada - August 2009
“We are very pleased with your Mainstream and Plus Reference DVDs. We have lost
count of how many times we have looked at them. They are excellent. When we were
trying to find some square dance DVDs, I had said to my wife something like ‘wow,
those testimonials are impressive but you have to wonder if they were just made up to sell
the product’. But, after receiving your DVDs I believe that they are exactly how the
people feel about your videos. Just as soon as your DVDs arrived we looked at them and we
were more than pleased that we had gotten them. Your DVDs have really been a great help to
us.”
Linda from California - July 2009
“We love your [mainstream and plus] DVDs so much and use them all the time for
learning and review along with our class. We are in Plus now and are wishing you would make
one for Advanced. Your DVDs have saved our dancing and are so well done. Thank
you.”
Judith from Texas - May 2009
“Your DVDs are really great. We have watched them over and over; they are
so easy to use and so helpful. We just finished our mainstream class and are now learning
plus. With your help we are even teaching our grandchildren to square dance.”
Karen from California - May 2009
“I ordered your Mainstream and Plus instructional square dance DVD's from
your site. They came quickly, and I'm amazed at how well all of the calls are explained and
demonstrated. These are the best instructional DVD's that I've ever seen. They've really
complimented my square dance class and they've helped me to understand how to
do the calls that were hard for me in the class. I have recommended your website to many of
my classmates already. Thank you so much!!”
Robyn & Gerry from Australia - April 2009
“We just watched your Mainstream Reference, and it is fabulous, just what we
wanted ... Robyn and I have only been dancing seven months, and we need some reinforcement
when we return home from a workshop ... and these Reference DVDs will be great to give us
that reinforcement. We live in a gated community for the over 50s, and the Party DVDs will
be great for when we want to get together for a dance when our caller is not available.
The same with the CDs, we can take them away when we travel together in our caravans and
have a dance night in the outback, or beyond the black stump.
Thank you to Paul, Gene and the Traveling Hoedowners ... your products are first
class.”
Jim from Montana - March 2009
“I'm really happy with your Mainstream and Plus Square Dance DVDs. The video images
are top quality. The camera angles are chosen very intelligently, and everything is clearly
visible. The instructions for the movements are given quite clearly, and when it is
necessary or important, the movement is shown in different contexts to avoid confusion.
Having taken the beginning portion of square dance instruction so many times, I feel great
pleasure in finally getting to understand movements that are only taught at the end of the
season. Having the DVD indexed to go straight to the figures of interest is a great benefit
indeed. It is not clear if I will ever get to complete a square dance class due to my
business commitments. However, it is absolutely clear that I will be prepared to dance
mainstream or plus - at my pleasure - within a month or six weeks, thanks to your
DVDs.”
Frank & Evelyn from California - March 2009
“Your Reference DVDs have been such a blessing and we enjoy watching the Party and
looking forward to the day we can dance like that. Please do use our comments...It is a
pleasure to endorse such quality work.”
Andrea & Oliver from Germany - February 2009
“Last year when we danced in Florida we met three couples of ‘The Traveling
Hoedowners’ from Orlando and had a lot of fun with them. We bought one of each of
their Mainstream and Plus DVDs to help us learn the different moves, and they are wonderful.
We like them so much that we ordered them from Germany for our whole class and everybody
loves them. We love their DVDs and we really use them. Now they have produced a new DVD
and we are sure we must have it.”
Cynthia from Virginia - December 2008
“Best ever DVDs with super fast shipping -- the angle that they were filmed
from is the best I've ever seen. They are perfect!”
Helmar from Germany - November 2008
“Looking for a perfect Mainstream square dance tutorial? It could hardly be done
better! Thanks also for the perfectly done and helpful Plus DVD! A+”
Julian & Penny from France - November 2008
“We live in the South of France and recently joined our local Square Dance club
... We knew nothing about square dancing ... and found your mainstream DVD on the internet
and bought a copy. In one month we abandoned the beginners group and jumped into
Mainstream. Nobody can believe how much progress we made in 6 weeks. The answer
is simple - the Traveling Hoedowners DVD used as a crash-course! We know the MS DVD
by heart! Now everyone wants a copy. So I have ordered a 10-pack of MS & Plus
to sell in the two clubs we are attending.”
Lynda & Darwin from California - August 2008
“We recently purchased the mainstream level and the plus level DVD sets from you and
all we can say is--WOW! These sets are so well done and up to date! The format is easy to
follow and it is nice to skip to the calls that we have questions about or need to review.
You have made this so easy to follow with each couple wearing
matching attire.”
Suzanne from Florida - August 2008
“These DVDs are superbly produced and professionally presented. The caller's voice is
rich and clear, and his personality is engaging. His explanations are crisp and concise,
with a light touch of humor.”
“The dancers are skilled and graceful, with just the right amount of flair for an
instructional DVD. Each couple in the single square wears a different, brightly colored
outfit. This makes it easy to follow a single couple or dancer throughout the sequence of
calls. Most of the camera angles are shot from above, so that the overall pattern of the
moves is apparent.”
“There is a handy list of calls included with both the mainstream and plus DVD. Each
call has its own track, making it easy to skip to the sections of interest. Each section
has an introductory (often whimsical) graphic with directional arrows around still
shots of the dancers to show the flow of the call.”
“As a mainstream graduate and plus student, I have found the DVDs invaluable for
reinforcing new calls, catching up on calls that I missed, and reviewing moves that need
extra work. They are also a great resource for someone who is relocating and wants to bring
an instruction team along to the next club! I recommend them highly.”
Doyle from Missouri - April 2008
Doyle has made an unsolicited offer to talk, by phone, with people
considering buying our DVDs; please don't abuse the privilege.
“I have been told that I am the best dancer at my club, and it is all thanks to your
DVDs. So I bought a 10-pack of your DVDs for my friends to help them improve their
dancing. Previously I had purchased some tapes, and they were terrible. Your DVDs are
just absolutely fantastic! My friends are really happy with them. Thank you! I would be
happy to speak to anyone interested in your DVDs. People considering your discs may call
me if they like at 417-682-6990.”
Mainstream Feedback
Mickey from California - November 2011
“I received my Mainstream Reference DVD in time to take it with me and study it while
I was on vacation. When I showed up for class after missing two sessions I didn't miss
a beat. I love your instruction video! You guys did a great job of getting it to me
promptly and the teaching is GREAT! Some in the class are interested and I am letting
them know of your video so they can order it too. Thanks so much.”
Ann from Texas - July 2011
“I would like to order your Plus Reference DVD. I have your Mainstream Reference DVD
and it is great. It really helped a lot.”
Torben from Denmark - June 2011
“I would like to express my thanks to you for your excellent and fast service. We
bought your square dance DVDs and received them in good condition here in Denmark very
fast. These are very high quality and a source of inspiration that we appreciate and that
we recommend to others.”
Robyn from Colorado - June 2011
“Very speedy service! Our friends and neighbors found your fantastic DVD and after
seeing theirs we ordered our own so we could review every week. Thanks so much for your
wonderful DVD, it really made learning easy. Our graduating class has formed a brand new
square dance club, "The Ponderosa Promenaders." It would be wonderful to see you in a
square someday, but in the meantime, we'll enjoy your square on the DVD!!”
Charles & Debra from Alabama - May 2011
“Your Mainstream DVD was a great reference for Mainstream Class!
We have ordered your Plus DVD for Plus lessons beginning next month!
”
Lothar from Germany - March 2011
“I received your DVD, it's just great. It's very easy for us to repeat the figures
we learned before. It's the very best I've ever seen. Thanks a lot and keep on dancing.
Best wishes from good old Germany”
Bob & Linda from Idaho - January 2011
“Your Mainstream Reference DVD is excellent and a tremendous help. We reviewed some
of the calls we were not sure about several times. We like it so much that we have now
purchased your Plus Reference DVD.”
David & Tammi from Florida - January 2011
“We just graduated from our square dance class in November and have been away from
dancing for a while, so we watched your Mainstream Reference DVD before coming to the
dance. It definitely paid off!”
JoJo from South Carolina - June 2010
“Your Mainstream DVD helped us over the hurdle of learning to square dance after
taking lessons and lessons. Our caller is great, but the availability of repeat, repeat,
repeat, repeat helped us so much! We are now starting Plus and want to order your Plus
DVD.”
Don from Arkansas - March 2010
“Your mainstream reference DVD has really enhanced my dancing skills. Without your
demonstrations I would not have learned to square dance.”
Marvin from Michigan - March 2010
“We profited greatly from your Mainstream DVD, and now we are purchasing your Plus
Reference DVD as we have progressed to that level.”
Lee from Montana - February 2010
“This is a wonderful DVD for beginning Square Dancers. I have a sister and friends
that are learning and they really like it. Thanks for a wonderful product.”
Beverley from Canada - January 2010
“I learned how to square dance from your [mainstream] DVD. It really helped
me.”
Buddy from Ohio - January 2010
“Tell folks that Buddy L. Schwab says [your mainstream Reference DVD] is the best, I
love it!”
Naomi from Prince Edward Island - December 2009
“Your mainstream reference DVD is excellent. It is really helping me in learning
to square dance.”
Robert from Oklahoma - November 2009
“The Traveling Hoedowners have produced an outstanding instructional DVD for beginning
square dancers! The basic and mainstream dance steps are very clearly demonstrated by this
fine group of square dancers. The DVD is especially helpful to me as I have had some memory
loss. I or anyone else can go over any square dance call as often as needed to get it
memorized. (Additionally, I received my DVD very quickly. I ordered it on a Friday and
received it the following Monday.) Thank you to The Traveling Hoedowners! ”
Ralph from Tennessee - November 2009
“Wow, this video just shows how people can have so much fun together.
I can hardly keep from tapping my toes watching all the fun. What a great video [and it's]
so easy to follow. Such a friendly narrator makes everybody want to learn to Square
Dance.”
Bob from Florida - November 2009
“Your mainstream reference DVD is very professionally done and it really
helps with learning the calls.”
Fern from Minnesota - October 2009
“I just received your DVD and am very pleased with it. I started taking square dance
lessons this fall and this has been a great supplement. At first I was doing great but as
more and more new calls are added it started to get confusing. Your clear, concise calls
and visually observing the dancers give me a better understanding of how the movements work
together. I am able to review what I learn at lessons and go back the next week with more
confidence. Thanks for a really great DVD.”
Leland from California - October 2009
“My wife and I are in charge of organizing and teaching a beginners class. Since we
have little experience in this we purchased your mainstream DVD. We really like it and are
planning to teach the class with this DVD as our guide. We love how it clearly shows and
demonstrates each square dance move. Thank you very much and thank you for the quality of
your great DVDs.”
New Zealand [Name withheld by request] - August 2009
“I recently purchased your Mainstream Square Dancing DVD and have found it enormously
helpful. I have just begun learning square dancing and find I need to SEE the steps in
order to memorize them until I have mastered each one. Paul Place's careful instructions
are ideal for this purpose and I'm now progressing well.”
Bill from Florida - July 2009
“The Traveling Hoedowners' DVDs are terrific! They have
really helped me. I watch your square dance reference video almost
every day.”
Pauline from Alabama - June 2009
“I have been watching your Mainstream Reference DVD. The caller's voice is very clear.
It is really great. I love it! I love it! Now I want your Plus Reference
DVD too.”
Anne from Florida - June 2009
“I watch your Mainstream Reference DVD before I come to every dance. It's the best
investment you can make because it really helps!”
Sam from Florida - June 2009
“I purchased your Mainstream Reference DVD while I was taking my square dance class.
I watched it before every class and I still watch it before every dance.”
Lisa from Texas - April 2009
“[I] absolutely love it, I am wearing a hole in my living room floor!
”
Frank and Roseann from Washington - April 2009
“Your Mainstream Reference DVD is great.
My wife and I enjoy the way you present the calls.”
Jerry from Florida - April 2009
“We ordered your Mainstream DVD and it was fantastic as a refresher. This should be
required for all new dancers since it is so great an instructional tool. We now need your
Plus DVD so we can go to dances.”
Anne from Florida - March 2009
“Your Mainstream Square Dance Video is really great! The viewing angle from above is
excellent. I am taking square dance lessons now and your DVD is extremely
helpful.”
Phil from New York - March 2009
“Your Mainstream DVD is beyond anything I expected. Superb
presentation with excellent instruction and terrific dancers. I believe a group of four couples
can learn to square dance with no previous experience using this DVD.”
Judy from Florida - February 2009
“Penny, an avid dancer here in Florida highly recommended your DVD; and another
dancer also told me that if I was serious about dancing -- your DVD was what I needed.
SEND it on! :)”
Al from California - January 2009
“I played your Mainstream DVD last night. I am very impressed! Once I get thru the
mainstream class I will be ordering your Plus DVD!!”
Angela from Pennsylvania - January 2009
“I received the Mainstream Reference DVD ... and just wanted to let
you know that I am finding it to be very helpful. Thank you for the prompt delivery and for
producing such a professional DVD.”
Colleen from Arizona - July 2008
“We got the DVD on Thursday, and we love it! It's very easy to follow -- the perfect
refresher course for my 20-year absence from square dancing. My daughter is enjoying the
lessons, too. I like the way the lessons are structured, as well as the matching outfits
for each couple so you can easily tell which lady is with which gent. I'm very glad we got
this DVD. :-)”
Wanda & Richard from Georgia - May 2008
“We purchased your Mainstream DVD - Great - It has helped us so much we have decided to
purchase your Plus DVD. We are taking classes on Tuesday night and we use the DVD during the
week to review the calls. It has been very helpful to us. We would have been lost on Tuesday
night without it.”
Betty from Indiana - March 2008
“Will you please send me the Plus DVD now? I know the mainstream calls so well now
I could be a caller!”
Betty from Indiana - February 2008
“I received the DVD this evening and couldn't get it in the player fast enough.
This is exactly what I needed to reinforce what I've learned thus far. I'll be ordering
the Plus DVD later. Congratulations on
an excellent job with the DVD!”
Patty from Florida - February 2008
“Both your Mainstream and Plus DVDs are excellent.
Every school in the country should have at least your Mainstream DVD.
On days when the weather is bad, the students could watch the DVD and learn to square dance during recess or gym class.
The kids would really love it!”
James from Ontario, Canada - February 2008
“Thank you for the prompt service. We have viewed both DVDs and find that they are exactly what we need.
They are professionally done and you have done an exceptional job of teaching the calls and movements in a clear and concise manner.
As beginners, my wife and I have been watching the Mainstream DVD on a daily basis. We will recommend your DVDs to other members of our club.
If your group makes any other Square Dancing DVDs, please advise.”
Rick from Illinois - February 2008
“I want to order your Plus DVD. Your Mainstream DVD is great --
we find the movements clearly executed and easy to follow. We review it before going to
lessons and new dancer dances.”
Jeffrey from California previously purchased our Mainstream DVD and now has ordered Plus - February 2008
“Yes, I already have your mainstream DVD and it helped greatly.
I am one of two people at the top of my class thanks to the DVD.”
Brian from Arizona - November 2007
“Awesome DVD - Seller is TOP NOTCH !!!
Highly Recommended !!!!!!!!!!”
Sheree from Colorado - November 2007
“It is a great way to not only learn, but to keep things fresh in your mind, and to
periodically review; especially as new dancers. I'll make sure to send anyone your way
who is interested in getting their own [copy of your] DVD.”
Pat from Oregon - November 2007
“Very helpful material for learning Mainstream moves;
very fast shipping; thanks!”
Maxine from Georgia - October 2007
“Excellent well done video.
Very prompt delivery.”
Rozan from Florida - October 2007
“We always watch your DVD before coming to [our square dance]
class.”
Valerie from Florida - October 2007
“It is a very helpful tool for learning to square dance.
I watched it twice today.”
Patti from Florida - October 2007
“The DVDs of the eight of you in Paul's lessons are wonderful.
You should all be very proud of yourselves.
You all looked and performed wonderfully. It is a great DVD.”
Plus Feedback
Mark & Joyce from Minnesota - November 2010
“Your Plus Square Dance Reference DVD is really super! The picture is extremely
clear and you look great with your matching colored outfits. It is
so much better than our old tape with icons. Your square dance reference DVDs are
fantastic for students to review their lessons, and to learn calls they may have
missed, and should be used everywhere!”
Al & Helen from New Hampshire - February 2010
“Your Plus DVD is fantastic! We love it!”
Sylvia from Florida - February 2010
“I could never have learned plus without your DVD. Thank you very much!”
Elizabeth from California - July 2009
“I have thoroughly enjoyed your Plus DVD, and am planning to order
the Mainstream DVD just to brush up on the basics. I've recommended the Plus DVD to
others in my club. Everything is clear, and your caller avoids the cornball jokes that
seem to go with other tapes and DVDs.”
Al from Florida - January 2009
“I am very impressed with your Plus Reference DVD. Caller Paul Place explained the
calls very well, and the dancers demonstrated them so you can really see what is happening.
It is very instructional and I am very happy with it. I recommend it to
others.”
Larry and Ethel from Texas - September 2008
“We purchased your Plus Reference DVD and have really learned
from it. I would now like to purchase your Mainstream DVD.
There is nothing out there to compare with the DVDs of the
Traveling Hoedowners.”
Sandy from Florida - April 2008
“I watch your DVD all the time. It really helps me to review and
remember the calls.”
Kevin and Ange from England - March 2008
“Your DVD is very professionally done. The viewing angle is
excellent, and it is very clear and informative.”
Ed from South Carolina - March 2008
“We are just finishing mainstream lessons at our local club and
wanted a teaching DVD before we started Plus lessons. Your DVD is perfect and the quality
is excellent. We had purchased other DVDs for the Basic and Mainstream lessons (we didn't
know about yours) and the difference in quality is very noticeable. Yours are much
better and having the camera elevated presents a much better viewing angle for the
students.”
Jessie from West Virginia - March 2008
“We have only been dancing a short time, but with the help of this
DVD it is going to be so much easier. Our granddaughter who is 21 also started dancing
with us and her little brother who is 8 years old is also dancing and we are all having
the time of our lives.”
Jeffrey from New York City - February 2008
“I have purchased the Plus video and will now go ahead and order
the Mainstream video as well. I have found the quality and content of the Plus video
extremely good and very helpful to me.”
Judy from Florida - January 2008
“We watched your Plus DVD last night. It is really great!
We couldn't find anything like that when we were taking lessons. It really helps!”
Richard and Trudy from Florida - January 2008
“We watch your [plus] DVD every Thursday evening before going to
our plus dance on Friday. It is very helpful. We love it!”
Pat from Oregon - November 2007
“Very nice DVD for learning how to square dance at PLUS level.
Nice work!”
Juanita from Florida - November 2007
“Excellent product with a personal note.”
Maxine from Georgia - October 2007
“Very prompt delivery, excellent instructional
video.”
Sylvia from Florida - October 2007
“Your DVD is excellent. It is very professionally
done.”
Party Pack Feedback
Marian from Pennsylvania - November 2011
“We received our square dance party pack a while back. Oh, it is great! We use it
to review*. We finished our plus classes in August, but I am still
unsure of a couple of calls. Reviewing the DVD helps a lot. . . I just wanted to check
in with you again to let you know we went to another local club last night. Reviewing
your DVDs made so much of a difference. I had been reviewing the calls on which I was
weak, and when the caller called them, they went very smoothly. I came out of the dance
feeling a lot more confident.”
*Our square dance party pack is not instructional, but
Marian finds it helpful to review calls by watching The Traveling Hoedowners
dancing.
Teresa from a Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center in Pennsylvania - August 2011
“Our residents who are no longer able to get up and dance love watching your Square
Dance Party Pack. They really enjoy the music and watching the dancing.”
John from California - February 2010
“Your Square dance party DVDs and CDs are great. So is your crew and presentation.”
Steve from Florida - July 2009
“I have the privilege to have a professional Square Dancer in my church. Her dancing
days were after WWII so it's been awhile but listening to her stories you can tell she
loved to dance. After seeing the Traveling Hoedowners on YouTube I knew I hit pay dirt
because they know how to do it right! After getting the Party she was in tears of joy!!!
The speed of the shipment was very fast and I was surprised to see my package
in the mailbox [so soon].
The Square Dance Party Pack is great because you can listen to the caller and music or
watch the DVDs and see the awesome dancers. Great price for what you get - thanks
Traveling Hoedowners.”
Jack O'Leary Owner/Producer Silver Sounds Records - February 2009
“Thank you for sending a complimentary copy of Square Dance Party Pack. It is
truly a wonderful DVD/CD, and displays square dancing as the fun and friendly activity
we know it is. I'm sure Paul would have been proud of the final product. We were happy
to be able to contribute in a small way to this first class production.”
Howard from Kentucky - April 2009
“We have your Square Dance Party DVD & CD package and we enjoy dancing to it every
week. We have a club caller 1 night a week but some of our club members get together a
second night and just dance to your singing & patter calls. We have so much fun dancing
to your tips. We are the Dudes & Dolls Club in Corbin, Kentucky.”
Caller Feedback
Lynda from New Zealand - June 2011
“I am really enjoying both your Mainstream and Plus DVDs. They've been a great way
to review dancing but they are also a real help as I learn to call.
How do they help? I can pause the DVD to see what the effect of a particular call is.
For example, I can watch Star Thru and see the flow, and they help me when I'm not sure
where the heads or corner will finish. Thanks heaps for putting these DVDs together. I
will be buying more soon and maybe the party pack as well. Blessings to you all from New
Zealand where I am part of Maverick Square and Round Dance Club in Palmerston
North.”
“I have watched your DVDs and they are really great! Can you quote me? Absolutely!
”
We are very proud to receive Tony's endorsement. Tony calls around the world, he is
the editor of square dancing's largest worldwide magazine, Square Dancing Today, and he
has received CALLERLAB's highest award - The Milestone.
A New Square Dance Caller [Name & location withheld by request] -
May 2009
“I am a new caller and I really appreciate your DVDs; I use them to review some of
the calls I am going to use before going to my clubs.”
Bob Stern, Square Dance Caller from Florida - May 2009
“I have reviewed your DVDs, and they are really well done.”
Bob van West, Caller/Instructor in Tujunga, California -
March 2009
“I have had the opportunity to view your Plus DVD and am very
impressed with the quality as well as the content. I will recommend this product to my
students as we are now in our Plus Phase.”
Gene Turner, International Caller in Yorkshire, England - December 2008
“I am quite impressed by your DVDs and have recommended
them to many new and some experienced dancers in our area. I believe that this type of
learning aid will improve our chances of getting new people into the activity and may
help some newer dancers fully understand some of the calls that they are having problems
with.”
Kenny Reese, International Caller living in Germany - February 2008
“I had a look at [your DVDs] and they are
really well done.”
Gene McCullough, Caller with over 40 years experience in teaching. -
November 2007
“The DVDs produced by the Traveling Hoedowners are an outstanding source for newer
Square Dancers to review and to get a basic understanding of the ‘correct’
way to perform all of the movements that are currently on the Callerlab list of
Mainstream and Plus Calls. For the more experienced dancer the DVDs provide a source to
review calls that their Caller may not use very often.”
“Each figure is illustrated in a manner that allows the viewer to follow colorful
costumed live dancers through the figure. Each couple wears a different color so that
the viewer can easily identify partners and patterns. The explanation of each figure
is clear and understandable and is delivered by a professional caller who has more
than 30 years of teaching experience.”
“I personally recommend the Traveling Hoedowners DVD Series to all callers and
dancers. They are an excellent source to have on hand for review.”
Feedback from Square Dance Clubs
[as of February 2010 Waterloo Squares have purchased 70 of our DVDs]
“This is our second [10-pack] order ... first one went like hot
cakes! We want 10 [more] DVDs ... 7 Mainstream ... 3 Plus. Thanks for making them available
to us!"
Here are some comments from participants in recent Waterloo Squares
lessons who have viewed and used the Traveling Hoedowners Reference DVDs
- “The DVD from the Traveling Hoedowners has been a wonderful addition to the
Mainstream lessons.”
- “We watch it each week both to review the things we learned at the last lesson
and to prepare for the upcoming one.”
- “The DVD is organized in a way so that it's easy to find the moves we are
learning and to view them over and over if need be.”
- “Best of all, the camera shows the dancers from above so it's easy to see what
is happening to the whole square in terms of the move you're learning.”
- “It's made a big difference to have this aid ...”
- “Thanks so much for finding this resource and making it available.”
- “The camera angle is very good.”
- “The caller's voice is clear.”
- “They should be helpful to students to see how any move Gary teaches looks
when done properly.”
- “They are correctly called “Reference DVDs” because they will
allow the students to take what Gary has taught and refer to the move(s) on the
DVD.”


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