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.

ABOUT THE NJPAC ON THE 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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Episode: ABOUT (5 minutes)
Listen to this audio via the embedded media below for an introduction to the
performance, the artist or company, and the venue.

Episode: CONNECT (6 minutes)
Listen to this audio via the embedded media below for reflection questions, a closer
look at an aspect of the performance such as historical context or background on
the art form, and a brief selection of vocabulary words.

Episode: SPOTLIGHT (10 minutes)
Listen to this audio via the embedded media below for an exclusive interview with
an artist from the production or an NJPAC staff member followed by discussion
prompts.