Creative Dance for Kids with MIT Open Space

This workshop-style event introduces young children to the art of dance using patterns, movement, words, music, and storytelling. Haitian Folkloric rhythms (played by <a href="https://jeanappolonexpressions.org/">Jean Appolon Expressions</a>’ Master Drummers) and movements are woven into the class in a child-friendly fashion. Students will explore a social justice theme through age-appropriate literature, conversation, and movement. Past and future themes include kindness, acceptance, noticing and appreciating differences, identity, standing up against injustice, and love. This program is geared towards ages 3-10, but all are welcome! Presented in collaboration with<a href="https://jeanappolonexpressions.org/"> Jean Appolon Expressions</a>, this class is co-taught by Artistic Director Jean Appolon (he/him/his) and Executive Director/Dancer Meghan McGrath (she/her/hers) and accompanied by Master Drummers Josil Rebert and Arnaud Lauture. L.E.A.P. stands for Learn, Explore, and Play! These programs are geared towards kids and families. All minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Responsible adults, please keep a close eye on your kids. Photos and/or videos will be taken at this event. By entering and attending this event, you acknowledge and agree that your likeness may be included in photos and videos of the event and that those photos and videos may be used by MIT in connection with communications about MIT Open Space Programming or in other MIT communications, and/or shared with third parties, including on the Internet. If you do not agree to this usage, please notify a staff member when you arrive. We are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment on our website and in person at our events. If you would like to request a disability-related accommodation, please contact us at <a href="mailto:openspace@mit.edu">openspace@mit.edu</a> as soon as possible to allow us time to respond. Requests made less than 2 weeks before the start date of your program may not be able to be met in time. This event will follow MIT policies and Covid safety guidelines. More info can be found at <a href="http://now.mit.edu/policies">now.mit.edu/policies</a>.

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