LINEUP
2020
FEATURED PERFORMERS
Harlem School of the Arts Hip Hop Dance Class
Young students learn body isolation movements, gain a better understanding of rhythm and enjoy learning to dance to popular music. (ages 4-8)
Dion Flynn ~
MC Extraorinaire
Our MC extraordinaire is someone Jimmy Fallon calls "One of the funniest guys I know," and Oprah Magazine cites as "One of our favorite creative thinkers." Comedian Dion Flynn, is best known as Barack Obama (and other characters) with over 100 appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. His talents as an improvisor are nonpareil and we can't wait to see what he serves up at the 15th Annual NYC Kidsfest
Lucy Kalantari ~
Singer
Best Children's Album Grammy Award winner for 2019, Lucy Kalantari, gets everyone up on their feet with her exuberant energy and lively rhythms...Billboard magazine called her music "The Best New Latin Kids Music" Don't miss her act!
Storytelling is the oldest and most powerful means for sharing history and values and for encouraging imagination in young children. Our featured storytellers will take you on fun adventures and finish up with a Q& A from the audience.
Storytellers from Sugarhill Museum of Art & Storytelling
Learn Magic with
The Amazing Max
The Amazing Max takes his magic and jokes online to engage kids at home! Kids will learn magic tricks using objects available right in your home—magic experience not required! Kids will need a pencil, a coin and a deck of cards (can be any type including Pokemon!)
Leonardo Sandoval ~
Music From The Sole
Brazilian tap dancer and choreographer Leonardo Sandoval is renowned for blending America’s great tap tradition with Brazil’s rich rhythmic and musical heritage. He is now based in Harlem, and directs tap and live music company Music From The Sole with composer Gregory Richardson, and dances with renowned company Dorrance Dance. In this online concert/ workshop, Leo and a Music From The Sole musician will show you that tap dancers are also musicians, and invite you to learn some of his favorite Afro-Brazilian rhythms!”
