The Cumbe Center for African and Diaspora Dance presents KOUKOU: Gathering Together at the Staten Island Children’s Museum. KouKou is a dance of community that often guides children in learning the fundamentals of African dance. This workshop will highlight the importance of community-building through the magnetic and joyful rhythms and dances of Ivory Coast, West […]
Celebrate Black History Month with choreographer and dancer Walter Rutledge. This Jukebox Jam workshop takes visitors on a journey through the music and dances of iconic African American artists. Shake and move through the hits of the 40s to the present, honoring the discographies of Duke Ellington, Billy Holiday, Chubby Checker, Michael Jackson, and Beyoncé. […]
Chinese Theatre Works present Traditional Music & Ribbon Dance! Come ring in the Lunar New Year by participating in this interactive celebration of music, dance, and Chinese culture. Grab a ribbon, a percussive instrument, or just enjoy the spectacle— this program is fun for the whole family! Included with admission. 3:30-4:00 Calligraphy; 4:00-4:45 Ribbon Dance […]
Bring ideas to life in the Storytime Shadows Workshop. Renaps from IlluminArt Productions will guide visitors in designing shadow puppet characters for their own stories. Workshops will be held at 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, and 3:30 pm. Included with admission. The Guest Artist Series is sponsored by
Experience a high-energy mix of visual comedy, quick wit, swing music, and amazing soap bubble manipulations that range from intricate bubble art to GIANT bubbles big enough to encase an audience member! Learn why bubbles want to be round, how to manipulate one to become a cube and how to keep your bubbles from bursting […]
Step into the enchanting world of stories. Join us for a Literature at Play Workshop, presented by the New York Children's Theater Company. Designed for children aged 3-8, this immersive experience brings beloved children's literature to life through theater, music, and movement, sparking their imagination and critical thinking. Included with admission.The Guest Artist Series is […]
Bilingual Birdies will take families on a live music journey at the Staten Island Children's Museum. Learn new vocabulary in Spanish and celebrate diversity in an energetic and interactive concert. Included with admission. The Guest Artist Series is sponsored by
Join us for a fun afternoon of interactive poetry! Using their hands and imaginations, children will interact with poetry in rhyming, building, crafting, and singing activities as they explore various learning stations. Included with admission. The Guest Artist Series is sponsored by
Enjoy a rhythmic hard-shoe reel and a soft-shoe jig performed by former winner of the North American Irish Step Dance Championship, Dawn Daniels. At this interactive workshop, visitors will learn what makes Irish step dancing a unique form of dance; see costumes and musical instruments; hear a little bit of history; and have fun learning […]
The Staten Island Children’s Museum is honored to host the GRACE Foundation’s Grace-ful Glee Club for an uplifting chorus event. The GRACE Foundation GRACE-ful Glee Club is a performing arts program performed by individuals impacted by autism spectrum disorder. Their GRACE-ful Glee participants perform in the community to express their talents, creativity, and to inspire […]
