What To Look For
Look for DVD videos that offer the level of expertise your child requires. Videos are available for beginners to more advanced dance students. For beginners, make sure the video offers step-by-step instructions and completely breaks down the moves. For beginners, "Tinkerbell's Learn Hip Hop Step by Step," "Hip Hop for Kids: School House Hop Video," "Hip Hop for Kids Pop! Lock! and Break!" and "Learn to Hip Hop Vol. 1 and 2" are good places to start. For kids with a little more experience, try "Groovin' Groovaloos: Learn Hip Hop," volumes 1 through 3, to develop their skills.
Common Pitfalls
Make sure your child is ready to begin a hip hop dance workout, as hip hop can be a strenuous exercise. If your child is in poor shape, a hip hop workout can be too difficult, challenging and even risk injury. Start with a simpler, less strenuous form of exercise and work up to hip hop. As with any new exercise routine, consult a doctor first.
Where To Buy
Learn to hip hop videos can be found easily online at sites such as www.centralhome.com and www.activevideos.com. At www.amazon.com you can find hundreds of DVDs devoted to learning hip hop. Also look at www.deepdiscount.com for Hip Hop videos. Even stores like Best Buy will carry a few exercise DVDs on their shelves.
Cost
Most videos will range in price from $10 to $20. Price shop the various sites with amazon and deep discount. At deep discount, you can find "Hip Hop for Kids: School House Rock" for nearly half the price it sells for at other sites. Comparison shop for sales and best deals. Remember to factor any any additional costs such as applicable tax or shipping and handling when determining the actual cost of the video. You may even consider purchasing a used video at really discounted price. Amazon offers a huge inventory of used DVDs.
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