Witness William B. Johnson and his amazing cast of drummers and dancers in a presentation of the American “Melting Pot”. All Ages • Harlem Stage at Aaron Davis Hall, 135th St. & Convent Ave. 10031

Whether they are blazing the streets of Union Square or bringing down theater houses backing Mos Def, this talented group of young musicians puts you under the spell of their soulful and eclectic sounds. All Ages

Fordham Univ. Theatre Company presents this modern remake of one of the western world's oldest plays, The Danaids by Aeschylus. Grades 6-12

Don’t miss this world-class ensemble! The country's best young dance talent embodies the creative vision of today's emerging choreographers in a powerfully expressive program and commentary - includes excerpts of the moving classic Revelations. Celebrate the passion that is Ailey! All ages

A 1940s play comedy about two sweet old ladies who poison men and bury them in their basement – delightful? Grades 6-12

An amazing group of musicians and dancers celebrating the roots of Puerto Rican and Caribbean music. This ensemble's interactive performance will have the students singing, dancing, and learning about the history of Bomba and Plena and its links to Caribbean and American musical traditions. All ages

Be magically transported as this troupe demonstrates the music and dance of Native American nations from the Southwest, Northern Plains and Eastern Woodlands. Grades K-6

This award-winning musical follows three New Yorkers “on the wheels of a dream.” A Harlem musician, a suburban mother and a Jewish immigrant join historical figures such as Booker T. Washington to perform marches, cakewalks, gospel and, of course, ragtime. Presented in association with the Department of Performing Arts at Pace University. All ages

Percussive footwork, colorful regalia, and wailing drum beats reign as students experience the authentic rhythms and movements of the Native American culture. THUNDERBIRDS specialize in a variety of distinct tribal dances and wonderful stories that share their rich history and beauty. All ages

Commemorate the 60th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier with this inspiring performance. MIKE WILEY powerfully portrays Robinson and other notable African American athletes - role models of the outfield, track, and blacktop. Don’t forget - Free Admission to the museum’s exhibit - The Glory Days: New York Baseball, 1947-1957. Grades 3-12

Enjoy the classic and award-winning film adaptation of Lee’s timeless novel on the big screen! We will build on the themes of justice, prejudice, and civil rights to spark a post-screening discussion and activity: Who is an Atticus in your life? Who fights for justice in your community? In association with Columbia University. Grades 6-12

New Perspectives Theatre Company. William Shakespeare’s classic comes alive with an exciting take examining the actions of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. Grades 5-12

Explore the colorful landscape of Native American and African music and traditions that honor the earth. Acclaimed multi-instrumentalist and vocalist VALERIE NARANJO & MANDARA weave together songs and stories in a vivid tapestry of sight and sound. Grades K-5

The inspiring documentary that swept the nation! Told from the candid perspective of eleven-year-olds, this film follows three NYC public schools as their students’ journey into the world of ballroom dancing. They encounter new frontiers about attitude, movement, style and commitment. Grades 4-9

This virtuosic trombonist will bring his legendary talents to the stage! Students will have an unforgettable experience and will learn about the music, the instruments and their roles in the band.  All ages

Highly interactive performance traces the music of the NYC barrios from its roots in Puerto Rican Bomba y Plena and Dominican Merengue to contemporary fusions and evolutions with Boogaloo and classic Salsa. Free Admission to museum exhibits. All ages

See November 20th for description… In association with Columbia University. Grades 6-12

Daniel Bernard Roumain and members of THE MISSION present excerpts of his Haitian-inspired Voodoo Violin Concerto No. 1, Hip-Hop Studies and Etudes and Event Pieces. Grades 6-12

A perfect start to your holidays! Come CELEBRATE LIFE with vibrant rhythms and thunderous vocals! Take a musical journey to African countries – students travel to an African village and participate in a collective, creative experience - joining the ensemble in dance and song - literally! All ages

Fordham Univ. Theatre Company. A Calderon de la Barca cosmic tale of power, wisdom and love virtually unknown to the English speaking world. Grades 6-12

Begin your KWANZAA celebrations with ASE DANCE THEATRE COLLECTIVE. Learn how the history and traditions of the drum have been passed down through stories, song and dance. Grades K-6

Back by popular demand! High-energy performance of original music, dance, and spoken word by Harlem’s own renowned youth ensemble. Feel the positive power of today’s young artistic voices as they also share their original music featured in the Warner Brothers feature film AUGUST RUSH - recently released worldwide. Grades 4-12

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! HERITAGE OP and storyteller PRESTON RIDDICK join forces to create an interactive and delightful program featuring the dynamic rhythms of Africa, Brazil and the Caribbean. Each Kwanzaa principle will be highlighted by a story, a song, a dance and maybe even YOU! Journey with us to far-away places and feast on the rich legacy! Grades 6-12

Welcome the winter with this magical tale! These giant puppets bring Hans Christian Andersen’s classic story to vibrant life! Magnificent scenery and colorful masks accompany this masterful blend of puppetry, dance and storytelling. Beguiling blend of reality and fantasy! Grades K-6

In honor of Dr. King’s birthday! Imagine that three icons of the human rights movement get together to comment on events that have happened since their death. Don’t miss this thought-provoking staged reading followed by an interactive discussion led by the show’s writer Mr. A. Peter Bailey – a noted journalist and an original member of the Organization of Afro- American Unity (OAAU), founded in 1964 by Malcolm X. Presented in collaboration with New Heritage Theatre Group and The Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Education Center. Grades 6-12

Sing along with master storytellers TAMMY HALL AND JOY KELLY as they share uplifting stories that teach us about freedom, justice, peace and unity! A special tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.! Grades K-6

Youth from Mind-Builders Creative Art Center’s Folk Culture Program present an intimate look at the native peoples of the Dominican Republic through folklore, music and dance. Experience traditional Dominican culture! Grades 5-8

Imagine being a slave and mailing yourself to FREEDOM! Henry “Box” Brown does just that, one of the 20 characters in MIKE WILEY’S one-man play, based on the miraculous true lives of three slaves who overcome impossible barriers to escape slavery. Willing students and adults join Wiley on stage to propel the historic action. Don’t miss your chance! Grades 3-12

Black Spectrum Theatre Company presents a historical journey with performances celebrating significant African American experiences and lives. All ages. Call for SHOW DATES & TIMES

Classical Theater of Harlem. Experience the Greek classic spoken in the rhythms of modern day New York. Grades 6-12

Taste and experience the richness of the Dominican culture through its music. Move to the rhythms and feel the power of Salsa, Merengue & Bachata – it will surely get you up and dancing in the aisles! All Ages

Movement & Magic! Brooklyn’s own PURELEMENTS under the direction of Lakai Worrell and Kevin Joseph bring you a mystical story of history and celebration.  A colorful montage of dance, song and poetry sewn into a rich tale about the African American culture and its positive impact worldwide. All Ages

Blackberry Productions. A multimedia production that explores slavery and its continuing impact on modern culture. Grades 7-12

presents a Black History Month dance theatre EXTRAVAGANZA! Explore the ancestral roots of African sounds and rhythms on movement in the Americas. Jazz, modern dance, swing, R&B and hip hop come alive through music, song and dance. Don’t miss this extraordinary dance company. All ages

Narrated by three generations of writers, slam poets, and artists, this documentary of a day in Harlem remembers the essence, spirit and works of Harlem Renaissance writer Langston Hughes. Followed by an interactive discussion. A JUMPIN’ AT THE DWYER inaugural event. All ages

performed by award winning actress and director ELIZABETH VAN DYKE. A JUMPIN’ AT THE DWYER inaugural event. All ages

The hottest young poets introduce you to the dynamic art of spoken word! From Langston Hughes to Maya Angelou to Tupac to Nas! Moderated by the one and only author, poet, publisher, and teacher JADE! Grades 5-12

In honor of Harriet Tubman Day! A riveting, one-woman portrayal of Tubman’s life on the Underground Railroad. MELISSA WADDY-THIBODEAUX brings to life this remarkable woman and infuses her performance with a stress on reading, in an attempt to re-direct young people to freedom through knowledge. Grades 6-12

Performed by LORRETTA ABBOTT, known for her dynamic one-woman dance performances. As an original dancer with Alvin Ailey she is a moving wealth of knowledge in all dance forms, educating with charm, grace and humor while educating all. A JUMPIN’ AT THE DWYER inaugural event. Grades 3-12

Highly participatory program brings this beloved fairy tale to life. Featuring Prokofiev’s delightful music, narration, and comic mime, the audience joins in the adventure to help capture the wolf! Includes a wonderful intro to the woodwinds. Grades K-5

Explore the life of the most prolific African American female writer of the 1930’s - Zora Neale Hurston. A Production of The American Place Theatre's Literature to Life Program. Grades 6-12

Sometimes you don’t know who you are until you hit rock bottom. LIFTED is a film about the emotional prisons we build and the kind of love that it takes to break us free.  Shot in Harlem, this powerful, award-winning film explores a search for loss and redemption through a mother’s love and the power of one woman to change her life – and quite possibly the world. Post-screening discussion with the film’s Academy Award-winning director, Harlemite Randy Dottin. Grades 6-12

Award-winning playwright and director Candido Tirado brings his tale of three friends from the projects who make a questionable decision to sell drugs in their need to get their hands on some quick money. The outcome is tragic, but a mysterious and magical force intervenes giving them a second chance to revisit that decision. Momma's Boyz is a play about decisions, choices, and consequences. Don’t forget - Free Admission to museum exhibits. Grades 6-12

A lovely songstress engages the audience with sing-alongs of gospel, spirituals and contemporary music. A JUMPIN’ AT THE DWYER inaugural event. All ages

Bring the Big Easy to the Big Apple! Jambalaya’s hefty load of fun-lovin’ funk shows just how much the cultural influence of New Orleans remains. Take your students on a joyous romp through the culturally rich brass band tradition…do that 2nd line! Grades K-12

Featuring vocalist LENORA ZENZALAI HELMS. A multi-faceted program combining music, film, movement and song. Explore six dynamic blues women that shaped American music: Bessie Smith, Ida Cox, Dinah Washington, Alberta Hunter, Billie Holiday and Mamie Smith. A JUMPIN’ AT THE DWYER inaugural event. All ages

RHYTHMS, BEATS and SONGS from Salvador, Bahia, Brazil! Don’t miss these explosive sounds of traditional Afro-Brazilian rhythms on timbals, surdos, baqurinhas lead by master Afro-Brazilian percussionist Dendê! A street party, a parade and Carnival! All ages

CURTIS SHERROD AND THE HIP HOP CULTURE CENTER workshops incorporate an MC and a DJ as the facilitator for learning. They use elements from Hip Hop and the latest Hip Hop music to present information pivotal to a young person’s successful transition into adolescence and adulthood.  For an additional cost, an optional hands-on workshop called “Graffiti Battle - Design your own T-Shirt” can be included. A JUMPIN’ AT THE DWYER inaugural event. All ages

Don’t miss this superb, world-class ensemble as they merge the spirit and energy of the country's best young dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today's emerging choreographers. A powerfully expressive program and commentary - celebrate the passion that is Ailey! Includes excerpts of the moving classic Revelations. All ages

Harlem Stage's signature dance showcase displaying some of the most exciting young dance makers. Grades K-12

Tells the story of the music and times of blues legend Alberta Hunter. Grades 6-12

A powerful, engaging, contemporary drama that creates a forum for young people to examine the realities of teenage pregnancy. CityKids' original music underscores the story with hard-hitting lyrics and dynamic performances. Followed by an interactive discussion. Grades 4-9

Be inspired and empowered by this inter-generational company of mixed-ability artists as they blend dance, poetry, song, storytelling and American Sign Language into an “edutainment” performance. Celebrate life by singing and dancing along!  A JUMPIN’ AT THE DWYER inaugural event. All ages

Comedy, revenge, attempted murder and a love story all play out in a play of enduring enchantment Grades 6-12

William Shakespeare’s classic in an intimate setting. Presented in association with the Department of Performing Arts at Pace University. All ages

In the tradition of Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, Bessie Smith and Alberta Hunter, celebrate and learn about the ladies who sang this great music. Continuing this rich legacy is Harlem’s own GHANNIYYA GREENE and her Ensemble. Don’t miss this great performance of song! All Ages

Jade Simmons. An exciting and diverse compilation of pieces that display the percussive nature of the piano. Grades 7-12

Performed in traditional costume, this program introduces students to Chinese culture through onstage demonstrations, historical background and audience interaction. Grades K-12

under the direction of Patricia Pates – Eaton takes the audience on a musical journey incorporating classical, gospel, and contemporary musical selections. A JUMPIN’ AT THE DWYER inaugural event. All ages

Fordham Univ. Theatre Co. This musical Odyssey melds rock, blues, and jazz. Historic Hollywood icons play the Greek gods and monsters in a struggle to get home. Grades 6-12

Harlem’s own dynamic youth musical theater group, known for their poignant artistic work that tackles issues of today’s urban youth, presents award-winning film shorts created by youth of IMPACT REPERTORY THEATER on many of these social issues. This talented group will also share their highly skilled musical performance which features music from the Warner Brothers film “August Rush” released worldwide. A JUMPIN’ AT THE DWYER inaugural event. All ages

BLADE Dance Entertainment. Through dance and parody, take your students on an interactive journey through humble b-boy beginnings to its present manifestation in contemporary music and dance. All ages

An OPEN MIC for teen poets, rappers and spoken word artists. GET THE WORD OUT! - Part II. Come prepared to SPIKE THE MIC with the one and only JADE! Presented in collaboration with The Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Education Center. Grades 5-12

A dance theater piece that looks at world leaders and everyday people. All ages

Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre. GIANT nine-foot-tall puppets, costumed characters and colorful sets take you to China to tell the earliest known, Mongolian version of the beloved children's classic! Rediscover the story as PANDArella learns that kindness is its own reward. Grades K-5

These African American traditions, like jazz music, are African-American legacies! Come explore the artistic origins and the contemporary innovations of tap & step as youth from Mind-Builders Creative Art Center’s Folk Culture Program present three generations of tap masters & steppers. Grades 5-8

JEREMIAH DRAKE uses the art form of theater as a vehicle for personal transformation and social change. Students will learn through theater games that they can make a difference or express their concerns in the world and that the art of drama can make a change. A JUMPIN’ AT THE DWYER inaugural event. All ages

Colorful costumes, invigorating dances, music and joyous humor retell the fascinating story of the migration of the Maori people from their ancestral homeland of Hawaii, through the various Polynesian islands, and finishing with their arrival in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Take a fantastic voyage through Samoa, Tahiti, Hawaii and the Cook Islands! All ages

CLYDE WILDER connects the evolution of Swing Dance from Africa to Hip Hop and keeps you on your feet and out of your seat. A JUMPIN’ AT THE DWYER inaugural event. All ages

This contemporary troupe performs a slick Tango, a Stevie Wonder suite, and a saucy Salsa - all with a liberal sprinkling of urban flair! Enrique Cruz DeJesus, Artistic Director, bridges his Latin cultural background with African American influences to create a range of dance works that are sure to have you clapping, singing and toe tapping to the rhythms and beats. All Ages

The beloved story of the March sisters deals with issues as relevant today as when they were written - an exhilarating new musical. Grades 6-12

A “true” tale of teenage experiences…song, dance and adventure! Written and conceived by Ethan Schlesser, this musical comedy follows a day in the life of 14-year-old Jenna who’s feeling annoyed, yet again.  Wishing to get away, Jenna is transported into an unusual dream world – a journey inside her own mind.  Grades 6-9

Join RON MCBEE in a listening and learning session in playing African rhythms. An optional hands-on workshop session “Making African Hand Instruments” can be included for an additional cost – all will leave with a hand instrument. A JUMPIN’ AT THE DWYER inaugural event. All ages

DAYTOP PLAYERS. A highly-acclaimed, emotionally-charged piece acted by recovering addicts. Using dialogue and hip hop rhythms and music, these remarkable individuals share their personal journeys and teach about the healing powers of love. Post-show discussion. Grades 6-12

Opening with a clip from the film “Lullaby of Harlem” this troupe makes the movement jump off the screen in a high energy performance as they showcase the dances and history of the Harlem Renaissance. A JUMPIN’ AT THE DWYER inaugural event. All ages

An Annual happening!! FULL CIRCLE, the Bronx-based artist collective, led by renowned original hip hop dancers Kwikstep and Rokafella, in a fantastically energetic and educational breakdown of hip hop dance and culture - with live DJ! Delivers positive messages for today’s youth. All ages

Phenomenal Japanese musicians, TAIKOZA, in an electrifying performance of Taiko drumming, Japanese folkdance and bamboo flute music. Feel the power of awe-inspiring rhythms created by huge, barrel-like drums that fill the air with the sound of rolling thunder! Spectacular! Not-to-be-missed! All ages

Spectacular steel pan orchestra of young virtuosos light up the stage! Electrifying performance of Caribbean and Island songs, as well as Mozart and Bob Marley! Will have you out of your seat and dancing to the hot hot hot calypso rhythms! All ages

Famous NY Spoken word artist MO BEASLEY and his young poets share their creative honest poetic dialogue using jazz, rhythms and hip hop. A JUMPIN’ AT THE DWYER inaugural event. All ages

SOMETHING POSITIVE presents a colorful blend of African, French and Trinidadian dance traditions - this soiree emphasizes refinement and social grace! Vigorous hip movements, fabulous footwork and lively accompaniment of drums and song are sure to get up on your on your feet – carnival style! All ages

Directed by James Buster Grant – OPUS DANCE COMPANY features some of the most technically skilled dancers in Harlem. Each performer embodies an active dynamic of energy and purpose committed to spirit, tradition, and innovation. A JUMPIN’ AT THE DWYER inaugural event. All ages

Percussion group PALMS DOWN engage the audience in a lecture demonstration format that develops a music vocabulary in percussion that will deepen your understanding of the poly-rhythmic nature of African-based dances and music. A JUMPIN’ AT THE DWYER inaugural event. All ages