Celebrate Performance Mediums: Theatre, Music, and Movement

Ballet Hispánico, the nation’s largest Latine/x/Hispanic cultural organization and one of America’s Cultural Treasures, is thrilled to be a part of the Children’s Museum of Manhattan (CMOM)’s new program Celebrate Performance Mediums: Theatre, Music, and Movement running from April 21-28, 2024 at the Children’s Museum, 212 W. 83rd Street, NYC. Ballet Hispánico: Baila Conmigo/Dance with Me!, part of Ballet Hispánico’s Community Arts Partnership (CAP) Program will be offered on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. All programs are included in general admission — just drop in, or sign up in the lobby one hour before the event. For more information on CMOM’s public programs, visit https://cmom.org/cmom-programs/.

Explore the disciplines of puppet theater, music & movement, hands-on instrument making, and the visual arts in collaboration with partners – Ballet Hispánico, Wendy and DB, Teatro SEA, Bash the Trash, Ebony Bolt, and The Culture Tree – and explore creativity, community, and connection.

Bash the Trash: Rubbish Rhythms with Sam Kulik

Join us for a fun-filled music performance played on hand-made, sustainable instruments! Explore the science of sound, discover how reusing/repurposing is good for the planet, and find out how you can build your own instruments at home!

Thursday, April 25 | 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm | Drop-in | All ages | 1st Floor | Inside Art

Teatro SEA: The Galapagos Animal Puppet Show

The puppet animals have gotten together for an imaginary assembly at The Galapagos Islands of Ecuador with the intention to save planet Earth!

Friday, April 26 | 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm | Drop-in | All ages | Bilingual in English & Spanish | 1st Floor | Inside Art

Ebony Bolt: Spring Has Sprung!

Join artist Ebony Bolt for an interactive artmaking workshop informed by her creative practice and mural installation Driving the Future (currently on view). Design your own pattern using custom stamps inspired by motifs found in the artist’s work!

Saturday, April 27 | 2:00 pm & 3:00 pm | Sign-up* | Ages 5 & older | 1st Floor | Makerspace

The Culture Tree: Climate Warriors Puppet Show

The Culture Tree and WonderSparks present the journey of three environmentally responsible friends who join forces to save planet Earth! Join us as we introduce young children to climate change and what we can do to help reverse the ways in which it has impacted our beautiful planet!

Sunday, April 28 | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Drop-in | All ages | 1st Floor | Inside Art

Location:

CMOM
212 W. 83rd Street
NYC