Here are some off the charts great old school dancing videos with great music and singing that will get kids off the couch. And be sure to play all full screen and LOUD volume!! A few from the Nicholas Brothers to start it off strong: Watch for the jumps and FAST foot work:
With Cab Calloway: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8yGGtVKrD8
Dorthy Dandridge: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7C3EeZFDfks
Gene Kelly with Jerry (not the best quality, but kids love Jerry):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUIhu7_Hryg&feature=related
Gene Kelly and Danny Kaye singing and Moses’, roses, etc:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3YWWfnWBJM&feature=related
Make them laugh!! They’ll laugh for sure:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oWk4ZiuSHE&feature=fvwrel
Dancing in the Rain?! What kid does not love this idea:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmCpOKtN8ME
Fred Astaire full of color:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IluRfZ47gm4&feature=related
(might be a bit long and not the best for all kids)
Gene in Paris…my kids got into singing “I got!” really quick (quality not the best. You know a better link?!): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvglHa_P9BA Let me know if you have any others that will captivate kids attention and get them to enjoy dancing, music and singing!