Customer Reviews

Sesame Street - Get Up and Dance

5 star:		(19)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(5)

 

 

My daughter usually prefers Elmo videos, but I've been trying a variety. THIS video is EXCELLENT! My daughter (now 2) dances from start to finish. The songs are fun, from "I'm a little airplane" to "I've got a new way to walk" the kids dance with Big Bird at his dance party for Radar. We've worn out one copy already...my only wish is that this were available on dvd, like a few other Sesame Street titles (most of our favorites are not though). This video is fun for the kids and will give them something to DO, instead of sitting still and watching.

My son was one always shy in private and public to dancing. He is 26 months now and can not stop dancing now thanks to the daily workout he gets with this video. He is tireless of this video, and the upbeat creativity shown with the variety of settings and characters make this a 5-star choice!

This video is great- my 3 yr old wanted to watch it and dance with it over and over again! It is not the best video for right before bed time, but great when your child has a lot of energy (which seems to be always!) and it is very cute and entertaining for parents too. My son watches this video more than the others we have at home!

Unfortunately, this tape did not live up to the quality of other Sesame Street tapes I have seen. The beginning of the tape is long winded and the toddler watching, who loves to dance, lost interest before the dancing began. The excercise leader seemed more aware of the camera than of the children. Once you get past the intro though, it does improve somewhat. All in all, I'd pass on this one.

I hate to be one of the only people to leave a bad review, but this video just isn't up to the same standards as other Sesame Street productions. While the title is "Get up and Dance", it doesn't always show the moves, and the choppy editing makes it hard for a young child to follow. The dance instructor's voice is shrill and she yells instead of singing. I'm assuming that was simply for her to be heard over the children, but it is unpleasant to listen to. "I'm a Little Airplane" is a cute, retro sounding song that looks like a music video, but unless you dance with your child, there's no "dance" instruction with this song. My 2 year old loves Elmo, and there is a song at the end where Elmo dances- basically it looks like an Elmo puppet shaken in front of a black screen for about of half of the song, and then it cuts off. Obviously there are other children who do enjoy this video, but I recommend that you rent, borrow or check it out of the library first to see if your child likes it before you buy.

My daughter (2.5 yrs) has had this video since 18 mos....she has always loved it but as she gets older and older, she likes it even more.....not only does she loves to dance along with the other kids but I have learned the songs and we dance them even when the video is not on...."The Birdhouse Jump", "the Jelly Song" and the first song on the tape (forgot name) all have movements a 2 yr old can make.....As a matter of fact That song was what I sung this year when we were on the beach and wanted to keep her from going in the water ( she had a cold)...little by little other kids gravitated over and before long I had 8 children on the beach doing the Birdland jump and other songs!!!!! And none of them except my daughter spoke ANY english ( we were in Spain) but they all learned the movements fast! It was a sight...especially me in a bathing suit - People must of thought "These crazy Amercians" : )

As for the teacher....It never occurred to me to think she is annoying...... she is obviously talking to the kids so she uses that tone...

The fun of watching Sesame Street videos is that they are often as entertaining for the adults as for the children. This video got old on the first viewing. The reason? Celina. She was chewing the scenery and her loud screechy voice and off key signing made me run for the remote. Unlike other Sesame Street live actors who let the muppets do their thing, Celina seems intent on taking center stage and manages to overwhelm both the muppets and the room full of kids. My mom, who was in the other room, remarked "her voice gets on my nerves". My son wanted to me to stop the video and put in another Sesame Street video. Gladly. The good things? There were a few muppet songs that appear on other tapes and Sesame street always has a multicultural cast. Parents, you don't want to watch this one over and over.

My 22 month old son LOVES this DVD, which is a blessing & a curse. He wants it on all the time and will not watch any other video. He used to love Baby Einstein videos but not anymore. He likes to watch the other kids dance and he dances with them. I think it's really helped him to watch, listen & follow instructions. It is so cute when he does the Grouch dance. At first I was uncomfortable with the Grouch dance b/c it seemed too negative but then I realized that it's good & important for kids to be able to express all kinds of emotions, good & bad.

My 19 month old daughter LOVES this video. After racking up enough in late fees to buy the thing, we got it on DVD. The songs are all very catchy (and those of us who love unsung rock and roll heroes appreciate the inclusion of Jonathan Richman's I'm a Little Airplane), the dances are simple enough, and you'll find yourself humming along.

There is one big problem with the tape. Celina, the dance instructor, may have the most grating speaking voice ever recorded. The conceit of Celina needing rest gets a bit old after awhile, and her acting (as well as that of Big Bird) suggest that this was probably a very quick shoot done to make a quick buck.

Another problem you may have is that the Sesame Street puppets are only scene minimally. My daughter doesn't mind, but others might. THis was definitely worth every penny we paid for it just to hear her sing her first song, "The Birthday Song." She sings along every time.

My two and half year old daughter could watch and dance along with this video on a daily basis! It keeps her attention for the 30 minute duration and she loves to have the rest of the family dance along too. When her little friends come over she wants to show them how to do all the moves (which are fun and appropriate for preschoolers), and being a rather reserved child, it's a pleasant sight to see her confidence soar!