If your child wants to learn how to tap dance but you are short of funds for classes or unconvinced of your child's commitment to dance, video instruction is a great alternative.
Consider purchasing a instructional videos instead of enrolling in traditional dance classes.
Plus the benefits of buying instructional videos go beyond just saving money by avoiding the fees for a series of live classes.
In the winter months, you will be grateful you do not need to leave your home to transport your child to dance class.
You will save money on gas and you will save your valuable time.
Dance requires little special equipment, making it a great activity to learn and practice at home.
The only equipment you need in addition to the video is a portable dance floor.
These can be purchased for an affordable price.
It is typical for a child to take a few lessons and then tire of an activity.
Then you are forced to either make your child go to classes he does not want to attend or waste the money that you spent on the lessons.
If you buy an instructional video, the pressure is off.
If your child does not want to use the tape that day, you can postpone the lesson until tomorrow.
Traditional classes cannot be paused if your child gets ill.
The rest of the children in the class progress while your child is at home recovering.
If your child falls behind, he might get too frustrated and want to quit.
With the tape at home, your child has fewer excuses not to practice or continue.
If your child is still displaying a sincere interest in dancing after a couple of weeks dancing at home, you can then see about enrolling him or her in classes at a local studio.
The home materials will then be a great help in having your child practice what they learn at the school!