The New York Chinese Cultural Center will provide a short review of the Center's history followed by an enchanting Chinese fan/ribbon dance and an energetic Kung Fu demonstration. This event will take place outside. This Weekend Wonder is sponsored by:
The Ensemble Barynya will perform and explain the history and cultural significance of dances and music from the Romanian, Ukrainian, and Russian tradition in an interactive show. Boogie Woogie Wednesdays are weekly free outdoor interactive musical events held through August each summer. The Museum will be open for visitors from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm…
Dawn Daniels brings her troupe of Irish Step Dancers to perform their joyful jigs and reels and teach audience members how to join in. Boogie Woogie Wednesdays are weekly free outdoor interactive musical events held through August each summer. The Museum will be open for visitors from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm & 2:00 to…
Our former Performing Artist-in-Residence, dancer and choreographer, Walter Rutledge will host a session of dancing and singing Disney style, Come sing and show your best moves to Disney and other classic kid-friendly tunes. Boogie Woogie Wednesdays are weekly free outdoor interactive musical events held through August each summer. The Museum will be open for visitors…
This Wednesday, Harambee Dance Company, known for performances that exude the essence of African and African-American dance and music, will offer an interactive experience with a dancer and musician. Boogie Woogie Wednesdays are weekly free outdoor interactive musical events held through August each summer. The Museum will be open for visitors from 10:00 am to…
Join us for an interactive dance workshop with The Calpulli Mexican Dance Company, where you will learn about the history and cultural legacy of Mexican culture through folk dances like Danza de los Viejitos otherwise known as Dance of the Old Man and national dances such as El Jarabe Tapatio known as the world-famous Mexican…
Kwanzaa is an American holiday created as a tool for healing, incorporating principles that promote affirming and positive messages that transcend ethnicity. Choreographer, author, dancer, Walter Rutledge's Kwanzaa Dance Party incorporates the traditional elements of the holiday while introducing new movement, art, and music concepts. Joining Walter are percussionist Nathanial Steely and West African dancer…
The IlluminArt Touring Company will perform scenes from their production "Asking Alex." This series of short dramatic scenes depicts the everyday adventures of a puppet character named Alex. The scenes feature activities such as taking care of the class pet and learning how to make friends. "Asking Alex" is an interactive show that is ideal for…
Calpulli Mexican Dance Company's community students will be performing dances and songs from their classes under the outdoor tent of the Staten Island Children's Museum. With live music accompaniment, visitors will be shown dance steps and invited to join in! Los estudiantes comunitarios de Calpulli Mexican Dance Company celebrarán el final de su primera sesión…
AY Young, a UN Youth Ambassador for the US., will share a musical workshop about how he uses art to promote the UN sustainable development goals worldwide. A producer, singer, songwriter, entertainer and entrepreneur, AY Young is a former X Factor contestant and has played with artists Wiz Khalifa, SHAGGY, T-Pain, Flo-Rida, and Aaron Carter.…
