giraffes can’t dance the musical resources

Come meet gentle Gerald the Giraffe in this delightful musical adaptation of the charming picture book Giraffes Can’t Dance – The Musical.

All the animals in the jungle know their own special dance, but Gerald the Giraffe can’t seem to move without a clumsy step. With the help of a wise cricket, he finds his own song, and dances to the beat of his own drum! This stage adaptation of the beloved children’s book features puppets, African rhythm, and lots of dancing. You’ll see Gerald learn that his differences are what make him special.

Giraffes Can’t Dance – The Musical is based on the book of the same name written by Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Rees. The adaptation is produced by Wishing Star Productions, with the book and lyrics by Gloria Bond Clunie and music by Elton Bradman and Leela Oleszkiewicz.

ACERCA DEL NJPAC EN EL MIC PODCAST

NJPAC On the Mic allows students to engage their listening skills and deepen their understanding of creative content. This installment features three exclusive, curriculum standard-aligned episodes that supplement Giraffes Can’t Dance, presented as part of NJPAC’s 2023-2024 SchoolTime Performances series. 

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ANTES DE LA ACTUACIÓN

Episodio: ACERCA DE (5 minutos)
Escuche este audio a través de los medios incrustados a continuación para obtener una introducción al
actuación, el artista o compañía, y el lugar.

Incluye: Introducción a la performance, & lugar del artista, mensaje de bienvenida
Written and hosted by Dania Ramos
Additional writing by the team behind Giraffes Can’t Dance
Sound editing and design, voiceover, theme and outro music by Michael Aquino
Additional music from Epidemic Sound
Welcome message voiced by Kendall Lipham
Series producers: Michael Aquino and Dania Ramos

DESPUÉS DE LA ACTUACIÓN

Episode: CONNECT (6 minutes)
Escuche este audio a través de los medios incrustados a continuación para preguntas de reflexión, un acercamiento
observar un aspecto de la actuación, como el contexto histórico o los antecedentes de
la forma de arte, y una breve selección de palabras de vocabulario.

Includes: Reflection questions and a look at key moments in the play that highlight areas of social-emotional learning
Written and hosted by Dania Ramos
Sound editing and design, theme and outro music by Michael Aquino
Additional music by Epidemic Sound and Aurora Mendez
Excerpts from the book Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Rees
Opening question voiced by Kendall Lipham
Series producers: Michael Aquino and Dania Ramos

Episodio: FOCO (10 minutos)
Escuche este audio a través de los medios incrustados a continuación para una entrevista exclusiva con
un artista de la producción o un miembro del personal de NJPAC seguido de una discusión
avisos

Includes: An overview of the animals and dances featured in the play
Written and hosted by Dania Ramos
Sound editing and design, theme and outro music by Michael Aquino
Additional music by Epidemic Sound and Dancing Willow
Special message voiced by Kendall Lipham
Series producers: Michael Aquino and Dania Ramos

NJPAC On the Mic is produced in partnership with CM Studios. 
Equipo de actuaciones de NJPAC Arts Education: Rosa Hyde, Treasure Borde y Kendall Lipham
Productores de CM Studios: Michael Aquino, Dania Ramos 
NJPAC y CM Studios están ubicados en el condado de Essex, Nueva Jersey, situados en el territorio tradicional del pueblo Leni Lenape.

Enlaces y fuentes de episodios
NJPAC | Programas de educación artística: njpac.org/artes-educación

NJPAC | Acerca del NJPAC: njpac.org/sobre

Recursos de la NJPAC | Giraffes Can’t Dance: njpac.org/arts-education/teacher-resources

Good Reads | Giraffes Can’t Dance: goodreads.com/book/show/765148.Giraffes_Can_t_Dance*

Pink Penguiny | Giraffes Can’t Dance | Read Aloud Books for Children: youtube.com/watch?v=DJashBHpfQA*

Vamos a la Biblio | Las Jirafas No Pueden Bailar/ Cuento En Español: youtube.com/watch?v=wglNS2WjGAM*

Elements of Dance | Elements of Dance: elementsofdance.org*

Komodo Kids | Beginner’s Waltz Tutorial | Viennese Waltz: youtu.be/J6AsN4vL03g?si=Yu9hi8Kk69i2xExX*

Debbie Doo Kids TV | Let’s Rock and Roll: youtu.be/upFQWPPLqEk?si=sTp-dnY5ZcHHuy5b*

Patty Shukla Kids TV |  I Can Tango Children’s song: youtu.be/Vhfx2D7Q0qI?si=NZdRJyO6l6JCxLMW*

Miami Children’s Museum | How To Dance The Cha Cha: youtu.be/gb6T1MeDII4?si=skTbyOqTxWCig46Y*

Komodo Kids | Scottish Dancing for Kids: youtu.be/iCpmUWmGsK8?si=LkhfC6q78zx17voc*

Wikimedia Commons | “The Wind That Shakes the Barley” (Dancing Willow): commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Dancing_Willow_-_Demo-CD_2007_01_-_The_wind_that_shakes_that_Barley.ogg

Planet Nutshell | Artsville Episode 1: Elements of Dance: youtube.com/watch?v=_h-DCc8kaLk*

Cosmic Kids Yoga | Giraffes Can’t Dance: youtube.com/watch?v=QMqHy-KvDP0*

Jack Hartmann Kids Channel | I Can Move My Body Like Anything: youtube.com/watch?v=oLaJ4jyKBUY*

Livy’s Family Adventures | Learning Jungle Animals: youtube.com/watch?v=PbmWs1rR8io*

KLT Wild | Giraffes! Learn about Giraffes for Kids (younger students):  Learn about Giraffes – younger students*

Free School | Giraffes for Kids: Learn about Giraffes: youtube.com/watch?v=bNYXweQ81vI*