The popularity of breakdancing waned by the late 1980s, but has been recently rediscovered by a new generation of dancers who perform in professional competitions. While taking breakdance lessons might seem to violate the very ethos of the “streets” movement which spawned the genre, no one will ever know you learned the basics of breakdancing in a free online video course. Our expert dance instructor demonstrates the foundations of up-rocking, popping, locking, the six step, and power moves l...
In this video series you will learn tips and techniques that will give you an edge on the house the next time you are at the tables. It will explain in detail all the basics of the game and show you that anyone can win.
In this video series, survival skills expert Mike Myers explores how to survive in the desert. Learn basic desert survival tips such as: how to prepare for the wilderness, how to find a campsite, how to use a map and a compass, how to kill and eat a rattlesnake, how to treat a snake bite, what to do if your lost in the desert, how to filter water, and how much water is needed to survive in the desert.
In this series of video lessons you’ll learn advanced tap moves like the Pink Panther and the Maxie Ford, as well as tips on warming up, combination moves and improvisation.
While taking Breakdance lessons might seem to violate the very ethos of the “streets” movement which spawned the genre, no one will ever know you learned the basics of Breakdancing in a online video course. Expert dance instructor Julie Urich demonstrates the foundation of toprock, downrock, and power move steps you’ll need to ensure you don’t “get served” during your next battle.
In this hair removal how to video series, learn about waxing for hair removal and how to wax, from the experts at Pink Cheeks Skin Care Salon. Cindy Esser-Thorin and her staff will teach you about waxing, facials, and exfoliation. They will demonstrate how to wax to remove eyebrow hair and leg hair, facial exfoliation, and facial cleansing.
In this video series our expert will demonstrate a wide variety of knots to use during camping adventures, rock and mountain climbing trips and much more.
The following technique is very different since it doesn't involve folding the shirt to make concentric circles patterns in tie dye clothing.
In this video series, our expert Casey Cormier will give you an introduction to the double or upright bass, show you how to handle it, and tell you all about the different parts of the instrument.
In this video series, watch as percussion master Alex Spurkel teaches how to play the doumbek African drum. Learn different hits and forms for this African percussion instrument in these quick and easy step by step music lesson and get useful drumming tips to improve rhythm and form.
This is a great series that shows the step by step process of creating a recording studio from the ground up and how it is soundproofed along the way. You will learn about the insulation used, how rooms are designed and the differences between each room and the acoustics of each.
In these guitar lessons on video, learn some acoustic guitar tips that will help push you over the hump and up to the next level, especially if you are a beginner guitarist.
In this art video series, learn how to make wheel thrown clay pottery. Our expert will give you step-by-step instructions to make your own pottery, including basic wheel techniques like mounting the clay, shaping it and creating the opening, an explanation of the greenware and bisqueware stages, painting, and final firing of your piece in a kiln. These beginner pottery videos will help you discover the art that people have been practicing since time immemorial.
Ruth has successfully owned and operated her floral business for more than 15 years. Here she shows us how to make a wedding floral centerpiece
In these music lessons on video, learn how to play a funk groove on the piano. Get some tips for playing effective bass lines and using rhythm techniques like stab breaks, hangs, stops, and glissandos.
In this video series, our expert will demonstrate how to do the dance steps for the Hustle. You will learn about frame and holds for the Hustle, as well as the double hand hold pass, the neck wrap dance step and New York Walk steps for the Hustle.
In this video, watch as film studies graduate and movie critic Amy Wallace teaches how to be a movie critic. Learn how to research films, how to watch movies at home and in theaters with care, how to take notes during a film, how to reflect on a movie, the importance of honesty, the of positive, and the art of negative in movie reviews, and how to deal with reviewers' remorse. All good art needs good critics to survive, grow, and improve. Watch these videos and start improving the art of movi...
In this video series, you're going to learn how to bake and frost a sheet cake. This video goes over the first step: gathering all your ingredients. You don't want to start baking and find out you're missing something!
In this instructional video clip series, our seamstress and expert tailor will demonstrate the zigzag stitch with her sewing machine and teach you how to stitch patterns and elegant zigzags on your fabrics.
In these videos you’ll learn how to make balloon hats from an expert balloon artist. Malik Haddadi demonstrates techniques for basic balloon hat construction, and how to make variations like a crown, jester hat, cowboy hat, baseball cap, and how to make characters like an alien, bunny, a flower and more.
In this series of expert videos, learn how to juggle knives! Use balls first to get used to the different juggling styles then move onto blades
In this series of how to videos you’ll learn how to sew waistband casings into a pair of pants, shorts, a dress and a skirt.
Expert tattoo artist Rick Wyckoff offers a wealth of knowledge on the history of tattoos, explains how the tattoo machine works, and offers tips on how to care for a new tattoo, how to preserve the pigment, and how to deal with the pain that comes with being tattooed.
In this series of gardening videos, our expert on plant propagation tells you how to grow new house plants from tip cuttings of existing ones. She demonstrates how to take your trimming in order to get the best results, then explains in detail how to prepare the soil for maximum growth with nutrients and hormones. Learn what tools you need and what type of plants will react best to this type of propagation. And you will have a full and healthy house full of plants in no time at all!
In this series of expert videos, you will learn all about table etiquette. Part 1 of 15 - How to Have proper dinner etiquette and table manners.
In these lion dance video instruction clips, learn about the Southern style Chinese New Year Lion Dance, including a demonstration of dance steps and moves, equipment, costumes, and a little more history. Watch as the Buddha puts the lion through its paces, taunting him with his fan. Also see the lion sleep, eat and dance. Get an up-close look at the Lion Dance ceremony and how it is performed in this video series, a thousand years in the making.
In these lion dance video instruction clips, learn about the music of the Southern style Chinese New Year Lion Dance and how it influences and directs the ceremony. Listen to the cymbals and drums as the Buddha puts the lion through its paces, taunting him with his fan. Learn how the different instruments create emotional soundscapes related to the narrative of the lion dance. Get an in-depth look at Chinese lion dance drum music in this video series, a thousand years in the making.
In this martial arts weapon training video series, learn how to use a Hapkido bo staff. Master David Herbert will demonstrate Hapkido staff techniques for striking the stomach, eyes and groin, combination attacks, defense and escape maneuvers, and even how to fight staff to staff.
Richard Garcia shows you in this series of video lessons, you’ll learn the basics of the game of pool, including how to choose the best pool cue, using chalk, the proper cue grip and shooting form, how to hit the cue ball and three basic strokes used in the game of pool.
Ronald Gotlin holds five black belts, including a 6th degree black belt in Tomiki Ryu Aikido, and is Past President and Founding Member of the International Aikido Alliance. This series of videos shows beginner moves in aikido.
In this online video series, learn beginner Kyokushin karate techniques from expert Kyokushin karate instructor Tony Capraro.
This hacky sack expert will show you a variety of different moves and tricks as well as introduce you to a few different games to play in the footbag hobby.
In this video series learn to dance the Foxtrot from professional dancers Teddy Kern, Lou Brockman & Heather Gehring, instructors at Dance Manhattan in New York City, as they demonstrate Foxtrot dance steps such as the Promenade, basic steps for men and ladies, twirls, rock steps and turns, and basic Foxtrot patterns.
In this online video series learn from power tool expert and Industrial Technology teacher Jon Olson as he teaches and demonstrates how to use and maintain the power screwdriver. Learn important power tool tips and techniques such as construction work area safety, electrical safety, how to use the chuck on a power screwdriver; how to use a power screwdriver; tool maintenance; battery tool use and care; how to use the torque adjustment collar; how to drive a screw at an angle; how to use the v...
This series shows you how to take out an old stereo deck and speakers and replace them with new ones. So it's a nice series because it takes you through the entire process, from removing the old, to putting in the new, not just assuming you're starting with a gutted car.
In this instructional video series, learn the proper, safe way to use a reciprocating saw. Our expert will give you tips and techniques for doing metal and wood cutting work in a variety of settings. Demonstrations include important safety guidelines for saw use, choosing the reciprocating saw blade that is right for the job, how to replace a blade, and how to cut wood and metal.
In this video, Liz Muller talks about styling curly hair. Curly hair requires special attention and often is much more difficult to care for than straight hair.
In this online video series learn to create hairstyles from expert professional hair designer Liz Muller as she demonstrates how to fashion the French braid, flip, high updo, split hairstyle, twist bun, and the pony tail.
If you are looking for some fun craft project to do with your children, take some time and watch this free video series.
In this video clip series, our expert will demonstrate the basic knowledge you need before adding an outlet in your home. Which tools you will need, how and where to drill, safety instructions and box installation instructions are included. Additionally, you will learn how to strip a wire and test for connectivity.
