Brian's DVDs available today

Brian officially launched his first two Brian's Beginners DVDs today on Channel Five. They are part of a series of DVDs he plans to choreograph to help people learn to dance.

A limited number of the DVDs are available now from Amazon.

He wrote this message on his Facebook page:

ANNOUNCEMENT: BRIAN'S BEGINNERS by Brian Fortuna on Thursday, December 9, 2010 at 6:21pm
It gives me great pleasure to officially announce my newest project: Brian's Beginners! This marks the start of a large project for me and I couldn't be more excited about it! As you know, I am very passionate about all aspects of dance and teaching is one of the best ways to share my passion with others. I have recorded two awesome new DVDs focusing on partner dancing. I've made sure that they are easy to learn, even for those feel that they have two left feet (a belief I never subscribe to). Anyone can dance and everyone should dance!

The ability to teach large groups of people at the same time is a long-held ambition of mine. I'll show you everything you need to know and help you every step of the way and, as an added bonus, you can learn in the comfort of your own home!
In my DVDs - one in Latin and one in Ballroom - you'll see me teach a class of complete beginners. These amazing people had very little or absolutely no dance experience prior to my classes and you will be learning right along with them. It is very important to me that the lessons are easy to follow and fun to learn, because that's what learning to dance is all about. Each DVD has two classes; Cha Cha and Swing in Latin, and Waltz and Foxtrot (my favorite Ballroom dance) in Ballroom. They officially launch worldwide in 2011.
While I was making these DVDs, my gorgeous TAFFs were always on my mind. I have had the opportunity to meet many of you through Strictly Come Dancing, Burn the Floor, cabaret shows, and lessons. I know there are still many of you I haven't met yet and I look forward to doing so in the future.One of the most amazing things about all of you is your unconditional support of everything I do. I feel truly honored by it and it makes an enormous difference in my life. It is very, very important to me to acknowledge this and to show my appreciation for each and every one of you.

I spoke at length with the production team behind Brian's Beginners and I have arranged for a LIMITED SUPPLY of both of my DVDs to be available for sale beginning TODAY, Thursday, December 9th! The DVDs are available DIRECTLY from the producers at Amazon Marketplace priced £9.99 each. This is the only place on the web that they can buy from the actual production company who worked with me on this project.

Go to this link to get your copies today: Brian's Beginners.

So, snap up your copy of my DVDs and start planning your Brian's Beginners Dance Party! I check my Facebook and Twitter regularly, so I'm looking forward to seeing your photos, hearing about your progress, and how you are enjoying the lessons.

Brian looks back at 2010

Brian has posted a new message on his website looking back at his achievements and successes this year. He also congratulates Ali and Jason Gilkison for both also being nominated along with Brian for their work in Burn the Floor.

Click here to read.

Brian on Channel 5 on Thursday evening

Brian will be appearing on Live from Studio Five on Thursday from 6.25pm to 7pm on Channel Five, not on The Alan Titchmarsh Show.

Brian will announce details of his new project on the show. Information will also be on Brian's Twitter, Facebook and website after the announcement.

Details of Brian's new project this week

Brian will announce details of his new project on Thursday - he says that the TAFFs will love it!

He tweeted yesterday: I have awesome news to share with you abt my new project.....BUT can't say anything until Thursday. Trust me, you'll love it. xx

He added: OK, the ONLY hint I can give about my news on Thurday is that I made sure to have something special for my TAFFs. xx

Sandra Fortuna has said this week that Brian will be in UK long-term - brilliant news for all fans of Mr F.

Brian will be appearing on Live from Studio Five on Thursday, Channel Five at 6.25pm.

Vote for Ali and Brian to win theatre award

Ali and Brian are nominated as London Newcomer of the Year in the What's On Stage Awards 2011 for their appearances in Burn the Floor in London's West End during the summer.

The WOS awards are decided by the public and you can vote at the What's On Stage Awards website. Jason Gilkison who choreographed Burn the Floor is also nominated as Best Choreographer.

Voting continues until the end of January and the awards will be presented on Sunday 20th February 2011 at the Winners' Concert to be held at the Prince of Wales Theatre in London. You can only vote once from each internet address.

Brian attended the announcement of the nominations which was held at Cafe de Paris in London's Leicester Square on Friday 3th December. He appears in this clip at 1.55- thanks to StrictlyMaz for posting the link.

Looking good, Mr F

Lovely pic of Brian with Michele Webber from Dance Factory Bristol who appears with him in Brian's forthcoming dance DVDs called Brian's Beginners.
Brian wrote on his Facebook page that he is "waiting on final details for DVD promo and London lessons. Will share as soon as everything is confirmed. Sorry for the delay."