Instructional Dance, Exercise & Sports Videos for Kids

How to Dance Like a Pop Star Video
DVD Only - $19.99
How to Dance, with Choreographer to the stars Paulette Minott, is a unique instructional dance program that will teach you how to dance like your favorite pop star! Have fun, learn great moves, get in shape and impress your friends with these hot dance techniques that are taught step-by-step to the top dance songs made famous by the likes of Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears. This DVD is designed for people of all ages who want to learn how to dance in the comfort of their own home. Paulette Minott, is a professional Choreographer that has choreographed dance routines for today’s leading artists including Victoria Beckham, Mariah Carey, Ja Rule and Ashanti. She has also performed with great artists including Luther Vandross, Mary J. Blige, Shaggy and many more! 42 mins. (2006) DVD-All-Region.

Fit Kids Classroom Workout Video
DVD Only - $19.95
Re-energize your students with these fun, contemporary dance routines! The Fit Kids Classroom Workout can be used in any school space, anytime, any day to invigorate and motivate your students. It gets students excited about being physically active and provides an ideal break from the day’s routines. It can also be used as a warm-up to other physical activity. The program includes four 5-minute and two 10-minute workouts, plus a brief “healthy message” at the end of each exercise segment. Each classroom workout teaches moves from a different genre: • Hip & Happening Kardio Funk • Drum Beating, Foot Stomping African • Shimmy, Shaking & Loving Latin • Heart Pounding, Arms Pumping Aerobic Dance. The two 10-minute choreographed workouts—“Getting Funky” and “Loving African” —link the moves that have been taught during the four shorter workouts, while the six healthy messages provide basic information about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Instructor Judy Notte is a certified fitness professional with the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and a three-star presenter with the International Dance Exercise Association (IDEA). She is also a full-time elementary school teacher in Vancouver. Notte has made presentations on youth fitness and wellness at international conferences and published articles in IDEA Source, IDEA Today, and The Runner. Notte has been recognized as a Nike Fitness Athlete and as a Rick Hansen Role Model. She received her master’s degree in curriculum studies from the University of British Columbia. 40+ mins. (2005) DVD-Region 1.

DJ Dizzy's Dance Hizzy Video
DVD Only - $14.98
Welcome to DJ Dizzy’s Dance Hizzy. This high energy instructional DVD teaches kids fun dance styles like hip-hop, break dancing, jazz, ballet, mambo, freestyle, and more! Dance along with world-class choreographers Evan Alekzander, Dan “The Man” Nier, and “The Groove Crew” as they show you how much fun exercising and learning can be! DJ Dizzy’s step-by-step instruction is easy to follow, totally fun, and can be learned at any pace by kids at every level! Learn to dance like N’Sync, Justin Timberlake, Usher, and other superstars! Loaded with special features!!! Including: The Exercise Room, The Ultimate Party Mix, Advanced Breakdancing, The Dance Battle, Select-A-Dance, Interactive Music Menus, Hidden Bonus Features, and much more! For ages 5 and up. 90 mins. (2005) DVD-Region 1.

Hip Hop for Kids Pop! Lock! and Break! Video
DVD & CD - $24.95
Hip Hop for Kids POP! LOCK! & BREAK! Wow! This DVD/CD entertainment set is way cool! Kids will go wild for the dances and the music. Hip Hop Master Roger G takes you through the classic hip hop styles and the hottest new moves. Kids will learn to Pop, Lock, Shake and Break dance, and get a great workout doing such dances as the Chingy, the Ponytail, The Uprock and more. The young hipsters featured on the DVD are having a ball, and so will the dancers at home. This set includes a phat soundtrack CD to play at your next party or at home with your friends. Bonus chapters include hip hop performances by such greats as Roger G (who is featured in videos with Jay Z and has appeared with Def Comedy Jam and 106 & Park) and Ms Twist and Poker. There is also a kid-friendly nutrition and workout segment to keep the junior rap set in top dancing form. For ages 7-16. 60 mins. (2005) DVD-All-Region.

Teaching Kids How to Play Tennis Video
DVD Only - $30.00
Coach Dick Gould makes learning the basic skills and strategies of tennis easy and fun! He provides the students with step-by-step instruction, designed to develop their confidence and skill level. Among the topics covered on this DVD are racquet control drills, forehand, backhand, movement drills, rally drills, practice games, net play, serving and how to keep score. This comprehensive DVD is an invaluable guide for young players, parents and coaches. Few coaches in the history of any sport have been able to reach the level of success that Dick Gould has achieved at Stanford. After coaching for 38 years and winning 17 national titles, Coach Gould retired at the end of the 2003-04 season and assumed the position of Director of Tennis. Coach Gould was named the "Intercollegiate Tennis Association Coach of the Decade" in the 1980s and again in the 90s. 81 mins. (2006) DVD-All-Region.

Off Da Hook F-Troop Style Video
DVD Only - $19.98
What’s F-Troop Style? It’s the hot new choreography by Fenton “F-Troop” Fulgham! And you can learn his 4 high energy hip hop dance routines and a bonus old school routine with this step by step instructional DVD. With dance there’s music, and we’ve got Demi Lovato’s new hip hop single “Moves Me” that is sure to be a hit. You’ll be able to perform like the star you are when you take the Bonus CD to parties, recitals and competitions. The fun doesn’t stop there - we have Demi’s new music video and special bonus footage included. When the instruction ends the party begins and it’s “Off Da HooK”! For ages 7-16. 54 mins. (2004) DVD-All-Region.

The Land of Sweet Taps Video
DVD Only - $19.99
The Land Of Sweet Taps is a beginner’s tap class filled with sweets and fun for children ages 4 thru 8. It is an enjoyable, easy way for children to learn tap dancing fundamentals. It teaches all of the basic sounds, rhythms and steps including shuffles and digs. Children will love the wonderful music and dancing to tunes such as The Peppermint Stick Strut and The Bubble Gum Bounce. The lyrics are fun and they help children to remember their steps and execute them in perfect timing to the music. This beginner’s tap dancing class, taught by Rosemary Boross, is a delight for children which introduces them to the joy of dance in a unique way. The creator of this tap class, Rosemary Boross, has been training children in the art of dance for many years and has performed professionally with such companies as the Metropolitan Opera Ballet, Radio City and The American Dance Machine. 57 mins. (2006) DVD-All-Region.

Creative Movement - A Step Towards Intelligence Video
Creative Movements - A Step Towards Intelligence DVD Only - $19.99
Melissa Lowe encourages children to have fun as they clap, sing and move to music, to make faces and imagine. They use scarves and hula hoops to appreciate lightness and roundness, balls and bean bags to learn balance and coordination. Through games and improvisation, the children develop self-awareness and come to appreciate their expressive potential. This class will improve body awareness and foster self-confidence, emphasizing motor skills development and coordination, limbering and muscle-toning. This is as much for music readiness as it is for dance. For ages 2-8. (1993/2005) 80 mins. DVD-All-Region.

Learn to Hip Hop Vol. 1 & 2 Video
DVD Only - $29.95
Learn newer and hotter dance moves than you've seen in music videos, award shows, and concerts, with this step-by-step instructional program! Join this great mix of hip hoppers at all levels as the young Justin and Brittany teach energetic and innovative moves that they personally choreographed under the guidance and flavor of Shane Sparks', choreographer to the stars, unique signature S-Style. All three break down their own 8 counts into individual moves, then quickly put the moves together with over 30 other-up-and-coming hip-hoppers -- so you can learn complete routines quickly and comfortably at your own pace! You'll also get over 15 minutes of bonus individual freestyle dance footage from many of the young participants and take a lengthy behind the scenes tour of one of the most fun, unique and educational hip hop and freestyle dance experiences you've ever seen. Whether you're a seasoned professional, an aspiring dancer, or just want to freestyle at home on your own or with friends, this program will keep your kids dancing for hours. Produced by Joe Patane from MTV's 'The Real World' Miami series - a portion of the proceeds of this program is donated to Joe's World Foundation, a nonprofit organization that focuses on youth leadership initiatives. This DVD includes the digitally remastered Volume 1, which includes a warm-up and dance combination with instruction by kid hip-hoppers at all levels. Plus, additional bonus routines for more advanced levels with Janelle and Shane Sparks. Two volumes for the price of one and a half! 45 mins. (2003) DVD-All-Region.

Learn to Hip Hop Vol. 3 Video
DVD Only - $29.95
Janelle and Justin are back!!! - with friends and familiar faces from the first two "Learn to Hip Hop" videos AND plenty of newcomers that bring their own unique style and flavor to hip hop! Join them ALL for their personally choreographed and step-by-step instructed routines done just for you! Whether you are a beginner or a more seasoned dance, or you just want to learn fun new dance sequences and freestyle, this video is for you AND the whole family! You can learn new and exciting hip hop dance and freestyle moves that will impress all of your friends! Jam-packed with SEVEN individually instructed routines by your own peers, this video includes a special double-segment on 'popping' and 'locking' plus two bonus individual freestyle dance circle sections that will have everyone moving for hours! 60 mins. (2004) DVD-All-Region.

Lifts for Kids Video
VHS Only - $36.99
This material-filled video presents lifts and partnering skills for young dancers taught by Don Mirault and demonstrated by two young teams, one ages 7 and 8, the other age 11 and 12. Don presents a variety of easy and effective lifts you can integrate into your choreography. Along with individual lifts Don shows the basic mechanics of lifting, proper line and hand placement, how to adjust lifts to each dancer's strengths, and how to develop teams. Competition studios - lifts and partner work always score high! Schools - boys love the challenge of lifts! It allows them to immediately shine as they increase their technique level! Created to meet the demand of dance teachers! 50 mins. (1999) VHS-NTSC format only.

Fantasy Garden Ballet Class Video
DVD Only - $19.95
This unique ballet class have been created especially for pre-schoolers. It associates each of the basic ballet steps with flowers and garden animals as characters that help children remember ballet terminology easily. The beautiful melodies and memorable lyrics make this ballet class a fun experience for the young child! The class includes a warm-up, stretching and strengthening exercises as well as fundamentals like basic motor skills, rhythmics and elementary ballet steps. The center floor and across the floor exercises will also teach young children the format of a dance class, spatial directions and working together in groups. 40 mins. DVD-All-Region.

A Fantasy Garden Ballet Class II Video
DVD Only - $19.99
By popular demand, Rosemary Boross and Bruce Stephen Foster present the sequel to their hit program, A Fantasy Garden Ballet Class. Pre-schoolers will love dancing with the newest members of the Fantasy Garden including the Friendly Frogs, Prancing Petunias, and Mr. Robin Red Breast. The beautiful melodies and memorable lyrics make learning and practicing the exercises a fun experience for young children. This class contains classic ballet fundamentals being taught by Emboite Ants and Leaping Lady Bugs. Also included is continued work on basic motor skills with Marching Marigolds and Green, Green Galloping Grasshoppers, as well as rhythmic exercises in The Caterpillar Circle. The pictures of these fun characters seen before each exercise will stimulate your child’s creativity and imagination! Program creator Rosemary Boross’ dance career includes performances with the Metropolitan Opera Ballet, Radio City, and the American Dance Machine. She is on the teachers training school faculties of DEA (Dance Educators of America). She has taught CNADM (Chicago National Association of Dance Masters) and has taught in many colleges and universities nationwide, lecturing and teaching Master classes on “The Art of Training Children in Dance.” 40 mins. (2006) DVD-All-Region.

Miss Christy's Dance Class - Jazz, Tap & Ballet Video Miss Christy's Dance Class - Jazz, Tap & Ballet
DVD Only - $14.98
Dancin' Ballet - In this program, celebrity choreographer and children's dance specialist Christy Curtis, joined by a group of student ballerinas, covers basic moves and techniques of ballet. The program is structured just like a formal ballet class, featuring exercises at the barre, port-de-bras, center and traveling moves. Choreographed to light-hearted contemporary music, this program is sure to delight and entertain. Whether learning, practicing or just for plain fun, this is a tape your future ballerina will watch over and over again because Christy makes ballet fun & Easy. Dancin' Jazz - Hot moves for cool kids. Musical theatre dance (jazz), consists of the basic elements of all other standard forms of stage dance - ballet, tap and modern. Combined with the characteristic movements of whatever new style of music is in, jazz dance always reflects the "hot" and "cool" musical style prevalent of the times. Athletes from all sports have been known to take jazz dance training to develop or improve timing, speed, strength, agility and coordination. In this program, celebrity choreographer and children's dance specialist, Christy Curtis, joined by a group of talented young dancers, covers the basic moves and techniques of jazz dance. The program is structured like a jazz class, featuring a warm-up segment, floor work, isolations, stretching exercises, moves across the floor and short routines that are easy to learn and fun to do. Dancin' Tap - Hot moves for cool kids. At any age, learning to tap dance is lots of fun and great exercise, but for children 7 & up, it's also a wonderful way to develop balance rhythm and speed. Athletes from all sports have been known to take tap dance training to develop or improve timing, strength and agility. In this program, celebrity choreographer and children's dance specialist, Christy Curtis, joined by a group of talented young dancers, covers the basic moves and techniques of tap dance: rhythm steps, flaps, shuffles and many other exciting moves. To make learning even easier, the most intricate tap steps are also taught with Miss Christy's back to the camera (Reverse View EZ Learning). All three programs for ages 7 and up. 102 mins. total. DVD-All-Region.

DVD - $24.95
In this video, five time world champion, Rene Bibaud, uses her extensive experience including international tours with Cirque Du Soleil to teach beginner students everything they need to start performing the basics, in a fun and rewarding way. More experienced "jumpers" will be excited to see that Rene shares many of her performance techniques and great supplemental moves like rope throws, dance inspired rope manipulations, turns, moves across the floor and much more. Rene instructs with five students in "ROPEWORK for KIDS" to illustrate basic intermediate and advanced single rope skills and breaks them down in an easy to learn format. We show kids routines to practice and help you learn how to create your own, by sharing the elements of a competitive freestyle routine. Basic instruction is given for partner and group routines, and we make double dutch easy to learn. With inspiring highlights and great music, we show you just how far this former playground pastime has come. This video is very appropriate for adults too. 45 mins. (2002) VHS-NTSC format only/DVD-Region 1.

DVD - $29.95
Be the hit of the party! If you know all the dances on this Complete Guide to Party Dance Video, you can feel confident and successful at your next party, wedding or special event! You don't have to stand back and watch any more! With all this knowledge, we guarantee your ability to participate! This video contains all the most requested collection of party dances from the 50's to today plus modifications, interactive ideas and ways to use props. Geared towards teachers, this 60 minute video is like two videos in one. You will learn The Electric Slide, Hand Jive, Swing, Bunny Hop, Stroll, Twist, Jerk, Hustle, YMCA, Running Man, Robot, Macarena, The Train, Cotton Eyed Joe, Barn Dance Mixer, Conga, Limbo, Chicken Dance, Hokey Pokey, Hands Up and More! 60 mins. (1997/2005) VHS-NTSC format only/DVD-All-Region.

Karate for Kids Video
DVD Only - $24.95
Hip, upbeat music keeps the work-out fast-paced and fun! Health, fitness, safety, confidence and positive values are important elements of this specialized sport that focuses on self-improvement. Includes a beginners, intermediate, and advanced workout. In Level 1, Karate instructor Ted Nordblum takes the kids through a hip and upbeat workout teaching basic karate stretches and techniques. Karate instructor Brandon Gaines, a third-degree black belt, hosts level 2, which builds on the basics by showing kids the application of karate techniques and adding some new moves that are a little more difficult. Level 3 features sixth degree black belt and international Karate Champion Kenn Firestone, leading three proficient young black belt students in advanced karate techniques. Health, fitness and positive values are all a part of this fun and fast paced program that will motivate and energize kids. Individual volumes available directly below in VHS only. 90 mins. (2004) DVD-All-Region.

Christy Lane's Hip Hop Music for Teachers Vol. 1 CD
Christy Lane's Hip Hop Music for Teachers Volume 1 CD Music CD - $19.95
Hey teachers and students of hip hop! This a a GREAT CD that will motivate you to get up and dance! CLEAN LYRICS, extended music tracks (4-5 minutes per song), popular instrumental versions with a great dance beat! From funk, to radio flavor to old school break to techno, this CD rocks! Inside includes song descriptions, the beat per minutes, the time length...everything you need for your class or performance. Produced by dance educator Christy Lane. Tracks Include: Work Your Body; The Bounce; Came to Dance (vocals); Came to Dance; Old School Break; Step Into My World (vocals); Step Into My World; Floor Shaker; Move to the Tempo; Clappin Grove; and Electronic Zone. 50 mins. (2006)

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