About this Event
🥽 Goggles Up, Time Travelers!
⏳ Chrono Goggles Activated!
🚂 Destination: Harlem Renaissance!
🎷 Next Stop… The Lafayette Theater!
TTGirlz™ Digital History Story Time
A Harlem Renaissance Cultural Adventure & Exploration
Join Ava and Tamia, our adventurous seven- and eight-year-old time travelers, on an exciting journey into the vibrant world of the Harlem Renaissance!
Through 30 minutes of colorful digital storytelling, young explorers travel back in time to discover the legendary Lafayette Theater, the extraordinary cultural giants who graced its stage, and the music, magic, and history that made Harlem a global cultural destination.
But the adventure doesn't end with the story!
Our interactive music and movement experience invites children to clap along to the iconic rhythms of Duke Ellington's Take the 'A' Train, get on their feet, and discover the joyful energy of the Lindy Hop!
Featuring:
- Immersive digital history storytelling
- Harlem Renaissance landmarks and cultural legends
- Interactive jazz, rhythm, and musical engagement
- Movement, dance, and joyful cultural exploration
TTGirlz brings history to life by blending education, imagination, music, and movement—creating an unforgettable experience that inspires children to discover, appreciate, and celebrate the cultural world around them.
History has never been this much fun!
Chrono Goggles Activate….3...2..1
TTGirlz Digital History Story time & Adventures📍🥽
Three Stops on Our Cultural Adventure!
Limited Seating
Snacks provided
Agenda
️ Stop 1: Digital History Story Time — Discover the Lafayette Theater
Info: Step back in time with Ava and Tamia as we explore Harlem’s legendary “House Beautiful”—the Lafayette Theater! Meet Bill “Bojangles” Robinson and watch him make magic with his famous stair dance. Discover Anita Bush, the Mother of Black Theater, the Lafayette Players, pioneering filmmaker Oscar Micheaux, actor Canada Lee, and the extraordinary cultural giants who graced Harlem’s stages. We’ll even uncover the excitement surrounding Orson Welles’ groundbreaking production of Voodoo Macbeth! History, imagination, and discovery come alive in this colorful digital adventure.
Stop 2: Jazz Time! Everybody Clap Along! (3–5 Minutes)
Info: All aboard! It's time to catch the rhythm of Duke Ellington’s iconic Take the 'A' Train! Children experience the sounds of classic jazz through lively video footage, singing, clapping, and musical fun. Whether this is their first jazz experience or a beloved old favorite, everyone gets to join the band. Grown-ups, too—let's hear those hands clapping!
Stop 3: Get on Your Feet! Let's Lindy Hop! (Interactive Dance Finale)
Info: Time to get up and move! During the Harlem Renaissance, the Savoy Ballroom, Renaissance Ballroom, and Small’s Paradise were alive with music and dancing. From the Charleston to the Lindy Hop, Harlem created a dance floor like no other! Now it's YOUR turn to swing, step, and dance along as we introduce children to the joyful spirit of the Lindy Hop. No dance experience needed—just bring your energy and imagination!
The Grand Finale: Celebrate Our Time Travelers!
Info: Let's give our young explorers, our wonderful team, and everyone who made this adventure possible a big round of applause! We end our journey with smiles, music, movement, and memories to last long after the Chrono Goggles come off.
History is exciting. Culture is alive. And the adventure belongs to everyone!
Untitled agenda
• Interactive participation Lindy Hop Dance
Info: Format
• 45-minute interactive workshop
• Ideal for schools, libraries, and community organizations.
• Live digital storytelling presentation
• Projected visuals and historical imagery
Event venue & nearby stays
Harlem River Preservation Courtyard, West 152nd Street, New York, United States
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