Family Program: Feel the Rhythm, Feel the Beat

Program Type Beyond the Exhibit: Feel the Rhythm, Feel the Beat
Visitors will register in advance for the Family Program, Feel the Rhythm, Feel
the Beat. The Program will be in part presentation by museum staff and part
hands-on activities dealing with subjects relating to dance: history, activity,
clothing, and music.

Objective  Families will learn about dance from different cultures and across time
(2-5) periods
 Families will participate in a dance activity
 Families will be exposed to different styles and histories of dance
 Families will learn about the importance of clothing in dance
 Families will work with a sound board to create their own dance music
Messages
 Dancers have to take care of their bodies to be strong and healthy.
 Dances across cultures are vastly different and communicate different
stories.
 Clothing and music are integral to most dance performances.

Description Families will check-in at the welcome center at 10:15 a.m. At 10:30, families will
be escorted to room 102. Families will first be introduced to the program
elements and receive a background on dance. Children will prepare to
participate in the freeze dance activity by stretching led by Lydia.

Activities:
OPENING
Freeze Dance Art [5 min.]: Kids and adults will coat feet/booties with paint and
“freeze dance” across a white piece of paper on the floor. Families will be able to
take home this piece of art. Lydia will lead activity; will need someone to
start/stop music.

Zumba with Karisa [15-20 min]: Karisa will lead families in a Zumba dance
routine.

STATIONS
Silhouette [5-10 min]: Kids will stand in front of a black piece of paper and light
source. Adult will trace the outline of the child on the black paper. Families will
then cut out the silhouette together. Families will be able to take home this
silhouette.

Learn to Dance/History [5-10 min]: At a table, four different laptops will be set
up displaying the featured dances: Hula, Polka, Salsa, and Ballet. The laptops will
show videos of the dances along with how-to instructions. Along with this,
children and families will have a notebook featuring the history about the dances
and other facts. Possible polaroid camera space for a child to insert a picture of
them dancing within the notebook.
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Michael Jackson Glove Design [5-10 min]: Children and families will learn about
Pop/Dance legend Michael Jackson and his signature glove. Then, families will
get the chance to design their own Michael-inspired glove to take home.

Performance Mask Design [5-10]: Performers around the world wear masks to
help tell stories through dance. Families will design masks that they can later
perform and dance in.

Activity Dice [5-10 min]: Dice are provided to families. On table there will be
squares with different actions to glue onto the dice. Actions all pertain to dance
movements.

Make Your Music [5-10 min]: iPads will be on tables with program pulled up.
Families will be able to mix sounds to create their own dance music.

Morning Timeline:
10:30-10:40: Introduction to program
10:40-10:50: Freeze Dance Activity
10:50-11:10: Zumba with Karisa
11:10- Noon: Stations

Supplies:
Freeze Dance Art:
o white roll of paper – in room 102
o different colors of (acrylic?) paint – in room 102
o dishes to put the paint in – in room 102
o device to play music
o music – Lydia will take care of
Zumba:
 Karisa
 Zumba music
 Device to play music
Silhouette:
 Roll of black paper – in room 102
 Light source
 Scissors – in room 102
 Pencils/markers for tracing – in room 102
Dance History:
 Tablets – FP has
 Videos – Lydia will take care of
 Design notebooks – Lydia
Michael Jackson Glove Design:
 Gloves
 Decorating Materials
o Fabric Markers – in room 102
o Puffy Paint/Glitter Glue
o Sequins
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o Glue – in room 102

o Ribbons
o Scissors – In room 102
Mask Design:
 Masks
 Decorating Materials:
o Puffy Paint/Glitter Glue?
o Paint – in room 102
o Feathers
o Pom Poms
o Sequins
o Scissors – in room 102
Activity Dice:
 Dice
 Colorful Cardstock/Paper – in room 102
 Scissors – in room 102
 Glue – in room 102
Create your Own Dance Music
 Tablet – FP has
 Headphones?

Copy:
Grab your tiny dancer and head to The Children’s Museum for this fun dance
experience! Come and learn about the dances that have shaped different times
and places around the world. Learn some new dance moves and dance along
with your family. Make a silhouette of yourself in your favorite dance pose.
Dance all the way to this fun, family dance experience!
Date: Saturday, July 8
Time: 10:30 a.m. - noon
Fee: $10 member youth
$5 member adult
$12 non-member youth
$6 non-member adult
Ages: 6 and up with a registered adult

Date: Saturday, July 8

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Family Learning During Stations:

Behaviors for each
activity KKK/LLL family members facilitate their groups to complete tasks. Some will
successfully master the tasks, some will not

MMM family members work simultaneously on the station activities to complete

them

Strategies EEEE- Family members can help each other learn the dances by demonstrating
the movements to each other

Additional  Return borrowed objects to collections

Information  Return books to InfoZone