It's like Mr. Rogers at the controls of the Beastie Boys in this eye-popping collection of music videos and concert performances from the Imagination Movers, a critically acclaimed rock band for kids. The Movers leap, slid... more »e, hop, stomp, strum, drum, rap and clap their way through 15 educational rock and hip-hop songs designed for kids and parents to crank up together. Dressed in their trademark bright blue coveralls, these national award-winning musicians and real-life dads jam on guitars, bang on buckets and teach kids a variety of fun, funky dances and sing-alongs. This DVD features songs from the Movers' groundbreaking CDs "Good Ideas" and "Calling All Movers." Highlighted tracks include the XM Radio #1 hit song "I Want My Mommy" as well as "Clean My Room," "The Medicine Song," "Please and Thank You" and "Playing Catch."« less
"Do you want your children to listen to songs filled with irresistable energy and positive messages that you can enjoy, too? Do you want them to get up and move -- dancing, clapping, hopping and stomping? Of course you do, and that's why you need to get them "Stir It Up," the first DVD released by the award-winning children's group Imagination Movers.
"Stir It Up" presents 15 songs in a mix of MTV-style (yet child appropriate) videos and performances from their live shows, with a few goofy skits added for fun. The songs successfully blend kid-friendly themes with a bouyant mix of hip/hop, rock, rockabilly, old school R&B, reggae and calypso beats. The choreography is simple and uncomplicated, making it easy for children to get on their feet and join in the fun.
So, by now you've figured out I like "Stir It Up," but the true test of a children's DVD is whether children like it. "Stir It Up" not only passes that test, it gets and A+ and extra credit! The first time I played the DVD for my distracted 3-year old, she was moving and grooving with the Imagination Movers seconds into the high-energy first song, "Recipe (Stir It Up)." She was encouraged to "Reach high, think big, work hard, [and] have fun" in "Calling All Movers." She found out bedtime doesn't have to be scary listening to "I Want My Mommy" and even learned that cleaning up can be fun from "Clean My Room." As soon as the DVD ended, she was begging me to "play it again, Mommy." Best of all, "Stir It Up" has survived the fickleness of a 3-year old, constantly remaining my child's favorite DVD for the past few months.
The sound and video are not as slick and polished as bigger-budget DVDs, but that doesn't matter. Children love the Imagination Movers and they love "Stir It Up!" "Stir It Up" is a must-have for your child's DVD library."
One of my daughters favorite musical DVD's
Julie Welch | Sperryville, VA USA | 05/02/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"We thought the CDs where good but this was a fantastic DVD full of color & enthusiasm. Absolutely fabulous creativity and Imagination by the Movers. My daughter loves to dance and sing with the Movers. We've watched this DVD so much we've just about worn it out. I strongly recommend this DVD to anyone with active children. Can't wait for the next release. Keep up the great work Imagination Movers!!!!!!"
Love the Imagination Movers
JujubeMBA | USA | 12/28/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The Imagination Movers are a rare breed in the world of child entertainment. It amuses children, and adults can actually like it too. I like the Rich, Scott, Dave, and Smitty's appearance, music, and messages. It's fun. Their videos are definitely produced on a low budget, but the Imagination Movers are charming and fun nonethless."
Imagination Movers - Stir it Up
Sherry A. Jerome-stebens | 03/09/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This has been a great cd for our son, he enjoys the music and the dancing."
Great music and keeps the little ones moving!
S. Snider | USA | 02/20/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The Imagination Movers are a great group of guys who we first saw during Playhouse Disney every morning. My grandson loves to watch this DVD, he comes running when he hears the music. The songs are fun and are about every day things, like snacks, sleeping in your own bed, brushing your teeth. They encourage the children to participate in the songs, which makes it even more fun."