Shop by Download - FAQ

What is Shop by Download?

We are introducing an even faster way for you to learn dancing from our instructional lessons! You can now download any of our instructional DVDs. The downloaded files contain the exact material available on our mail order DVDs.

What are the benefits of Shop by Download?

  • Instant access
  • No shipping fees
  • No waiting period due to shipping
  • Cost less than regular DVDs
  • No tax and duties for our International customers
  • Burn your own DVD from the downloaded file
  • Watch the videos on your iPad (conversion tool needed- see below).

What is the approximate time to download each video?

  • 2GB file will take 1 to 1.5 hours
  • 3GB file will take 1.5 to 2 hours
  • 4GB file will take 2 to 2.5 hours

Is there any way for me to download the purchased file faster to my computer?

Our products are hosted and delivered by the fastest download system available, however, download speeds will differ depending on your Internet speed. If you experience any issue downloading our files, we strongly recommend you to first download, install and use Free Download Manager which will help speed up the download process.

How long and how many times can I download the video file?

Once purchased, you will have 13 days to download the file, as many times as you like.

What is the file format of the video that I will be downloading?

The downloaded file is in ISO format. An ISO file, often called an ISO image, is in fact an "image" of an entire CD or DVD.

How do I open the downloaded ISO file?

Burning a DVD:  Burning the ISO file onto a DVD will allow you to play the disc you created on your DVD player connected to your TV. Make sure you select to burn a Disc Image from your burning software, and select the ISO file to burn.

  • For PC users: you can use a programs like Nero, etc.
  • For Mac users: you can use Disk Utility to burn.

Mounting the ISO file onto a Virtual Drive:  Mounting the ISO image will allow you to play the file on your computer, without wasting a physical DVD. We suggest using the freeware Virtual CloneDrive. In Virtual CloneDrive or your virtual drive software of choice, mount the ISO file you have downloaded into a drive.

Watching the video on your iPad: In order to watch the downloaded videos on your iPad, you will need to convert the iso files to an iPad compatible format.  It can be easily done.  Visit this site to find a tool to do this conversion:

http://www.aimersoft.com/tutorial/iso-on-ipad.html

How do I playback the video?

Once the ISO file has been burned onto a DVD or mounted onto a virtual drive:

  • On PC: Windows Media Player will play the DVD or mounted virtual drive.
  • On Mac: QuickTime Player will play the DVD or mounted virtual drive.
  • On PC and Mac: The freeware, VLC Media Player will play the DVD or mounted virtual drive.
  • On DVD players, just press play after inserting the DVD you have burned.