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January 16, 2020Family Sensory Story, Dance & Play Series at the National Museum of Dance
The National Museum of Dance is pleased to announce its Family Sensory Story, Dance & Play series. On the fourth Saturday of each month, children ages 4–7 will explore celebrated Hall of Fame members’ styles of dance and learn about their lives through movement. The series will highlight George Balanchine & Ballet, Bill “Bojangles” Robinson & Tap, Alvin Ailey & Modern, and Frankie Manning & Lindy hop.
The first event of the series will be January 25 and will celebrate George Balanchine’s birthday (January 22). Mary Anne Fantauzzi, Docent Coordinator, will share stories about George as a child and the inspiration for his ballet technique from his cat Mourka. This will be followed by an interactive story book about dancing cats at the Paris Opera Ballet, a sensory movement ballet class with props, and a craft project.
The event is 11:15 am – 12:15 pm in the Alfred Z. Solomon Children’s Wing and is open to children ages 4–7 accompanied by a parent. The cost is $10 for one child with parent or $5 for National Museum of Dance members and PLAY PASS members for one child with parent. For more information and to register contact Mary Anne Fantauzzi at 518-584-2225 x 3004 or tours@dancemuseum.org. Reservations are necessary by January 23.
PLAY PASS is a year-long membership for $25 that allows free admission to the National Museum of Dance for a parent and one child under 12. Special VIP access to the Alfred Z. Solomon Children’s Wing off-season is available by appointment. Discounted admission to special events including Story, Dance & Play is also included. Email Mary Anne Fantauzzi at tours@dancemuseum.org for a PLAY PASS application.
The National Museum of Dance is open for winter hours Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and Sunday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Please visit our website at www.dancemuseum.org for more information about upcoming exhibitions and programming. To volunteer at the National Museum of Dance email info@dancemuseum.org or call 518-584-2225 x 3001.
