Giraffe Learns to Dance Her Own Way
What you need to know
- Visual puppetry, works even if your kid doesn't speak Catalan fluently.
- 45-minute show, short enough to hold attention without fidgeting breaks.
- Cozy theater format, intimate enough that young kids feel included, not lost in a crowd.
About
Puppet creator André Mello, musician Jim Pinchen, and choreographer Thomas Noone present a new work featuring the protagonist Giraffe alongside Lion, Turtle, Elephant, and Snake. When these animals gather at a dance party, Giraffe discovers she moves differently from the others. The performance combines dance and puppetry in an intimate format exploring self-acceptance and difference.
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