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The Magic Of Dance [DVD] [2006]

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Format: PAL, Widescreen
Language English
Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number of discs: 1
Classification: Exempt
Studio: Rsk Entertainment
DVD Release Date: 23 Oct 2006
Run Time: 150 minutes

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

ASIN: B000HXDS4U
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 23,265 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)
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Hosted by Camilla Dallerup & Ian Waite, stars of the BBC Flagship show ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ ‘The Magic of Dance’ is a romantic, Ballroom and Latin dance fantasy, taking the dance out of the ballroom and into magical settings, with each of the extraordinary performances set against stunning backdrops. This unique DVD brings something special and personal to everyone. Not only will the viewer be mesmerized by the entertainment, they can also go to the special features and learn Camilla and Ian’s dance techniques. EXTRAS: • Personal Dance tuition from Camilla and Ian using teaching techniques of the 21st century, through the onscreen personal journey of four students chosen after public auditions. • How dance lifts the mind as well as fitness levels. • The secrets behind the images and where to get the dresses and the look. • What learning to dance did for the confidence of the students?

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Hosted by Camilla Dallerup and Ian Waite of STRICTLY COME DANCING fame, THE MAGIC OF DANCE is a ballroom and dance fantasy set against stunning backdrops.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Spectacular dancing, 3 Feb 2007

By	Mr. Ian D. Gray "idgray" (Fennell Bay, NSW Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

To me, rumba is the most beautiful of the Latin dances and when danced well, it verges on ballet in terms of beauty. On "The Magic of Dance', Ian and Camilla dance the most beautiful rumba I have ever seen. They dance to "The Story of My Life" (Michael Crawford) and their dance tells a story of lingering passion but ultimate loss, and they dance it with such expressiveness. At one point, Ian reaches his hand out to Camilla and over the course of a couple of seconds, she slowly and tentatively places her hand in his: this is the way rumba should be: unhurried; it isn't called "the dance of the indecisive heart" for nothing! At another point, Camilla is moving away from Ian and he reaches out and grabs her around the waist and draws her to him into his embrace: more ballet than rumba but one of the most singularly romantic moments in a dance I have ever seen.

I have seen so many people take a "boots and all" approach to rumba, where something dynamic is happening every second, but I don't think that such an approach honors the spirit of the dance. In rumba, whirlwind fast movements express passion, while slow lingering movements express yearning, and it is from this interplay of passion and yearning that the beauty of the dance emerges. Camilla and Ian are for me the finest example that I have seen of this interplay and how deeply moving it can be.

And this is only one of the gems on this DVD. They do a funky little chacha to a Latin Jazz version of Summertime, Paso Doble to The Phantom of the Opera, and dance American Smooth, Waltz and Foxtrot beautifully. On the other hand, I wasn't keen on their Jive, I think that Camilla's costuming made it hard to appreciate her technique. And the samba barefoot on the beach didn't quite come off, probably because sand doesn't lend itself well to samba steps. The instructional material is aimed at a basic level, but I still found figures in the chacha that I haven't seen before and will certainly include in my dancing.

Overall, this is one of my better DVD purchases and I will continue to watch it over and over to enjoy Ian and Camilla's artistry.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Magical- A brilliant dance DVD, 26 Oct 2006

By	Luke Skinner - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have waited and waited. I thought my quest to find a dance DVD was fruitless. That was until I found 'The Magic of Dance'. And not only did I find a dance DVD, but, I found a rather good dance DVD at that.

The star dancers Camilla Dallerup and Ian Waite traverse the floors with effortless grace. They also adapt seemlessly between fun, bouncy dances and dances will a dark and erotic tone.

What really makes this DVD special, are the simply wonderful locations. Gone are the stuffy ballrooms, replaced by vibrant and magical scenery (a beautiful beach, star lit rooftops of London). These backdrops give the dances a fresh perspective and adds extra vim and verve to the whole performance.

The extras are a real treat too. As well as the usual behind-the-scenes features, Camilla and Ian have added a tuition feature. The two stars guide you through 6 dances and their steps for both men and women. This feature was a total, but welcome suprise, as it seems as though it could have been released as a DVD on its own.

Overall, everything this DVD had aimed to achieve, has been achieved. The production levels are astonishinly high and the direction is perfectly weighted. You always feel apart of the action on screen, the camera never adopts a stifling position that confuses you. When a new dance changes tone and mood, it never feels forced and glides together coherently.

Simply a must for fans of dance or good old fashioned entertainment.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Magic of Dance, 24 Oct 2006

By	Jayne M. Place (England) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The Magic of dance is probably the best dance DVD on the market now or ever.
Camilla Dallerup and Ian Waite are truly the most breathtaking dancers imaginable. The dances are introduced and commented on by both Camilla and Ian and the locations are superb settings for the individual dances setting an amazing atmosphere. The teaching is clear and simple and anyone could be up and dancing simple steps straight away. I have never seen an intructional DVD which is so clear and easy to understand.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Nice DVD
I bought this DVD for my daughter who is a junior dancer, and she loves it. Especially we like the dance technique section, even us adults in the family have finally managed to... Read more

Published 7 months ago by Kirsi V�limaa

4.0 out of 5 stars Best ballroom dance dvd I have bought.
What I liked about this dvd was its use of the media for its dance lessons. The steps are clear and most of the time show the full body. Read more

Published 8 months ago by Mr. Steven R. Turner

5.0 out of 5 stars great dance dvd
a great dvd for anyone who enjoys ballroom and latin dancing. The unusual locations enhanced the supurb dancing. The teaching section was worthy of a dvd of its own.

Published 9 months ago by Mrs. A. Hedley

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This is the first dance music/instruction DVD I have purchased. Its a good introduuctory product, not taxing or difficult. Read more

Published 9 months ago by Mr. MO MCCARTHY

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Dancing
Beautiful to watch this dancing DVD of Camilla & Ian. Something different, something magical, something special. Loved it. Read more

Published 9 months ago by E. E. Schofield

1.0 out of 5 stars Not good for learning
I bought this DVD as an aid to learn dancing. We are going to a local dance class as well, and bought this DVD so we could practice at home, and maybe learn a few extras. Read more

Published 11 months ago by chesebrgr

3.0 out of 5 stars Confusing to follow
As a complete novice I found this extremely difficult to follow, especially Camilla's instruction. Her accent combined with the way she presents is - "right, with the left... Read more

Published 13 months ago by sparky99

3.0 out of 5 stars Not that good!!
I am a fan of the TV show Strictly Come Dancing and read the reviews on here so thought I'd buy the DVD.
I wish I hadn't bothered now. Read more

Published on 11 Jan 2008 by M. C. Batson

5.0 out of 5 stars An Absolute must have this Christmas
Forget all the exercise dvd's, forget all the immitation strictly dvd's this is a mini hollywood movie presented and performed by simply the best professional partnership to have... Read more

Published on 6 Dec 2007 by Jack Grey

5.0 out of 5 stars Beyond Strictly Come Dancing
Ian Waite & Camilla Dallerup's DVD is a must for anyone who has the slightest interest in ballroom and latin dancing and would like to know and see more. Read more

Published on 23 Oct 2006 by D.I.Parker

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