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Barn Dance! — A Musical Story Time
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Presented by Chillicothe (Illinois) Public Library and the Newport String Project. Enjoy a story with illustrations, lively music, and the chance to try out a dance or two!
Submitted by Peggy Holmes
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Anytime |
Music, dance, and stories |
The Singing Space Facebook Group
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This Facebook group is a safe space for families to go to hear mostly music educators singing their favorite songs for children.
Submitted by Robbin Marcus
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Anytime |
Song |
Trad Concert For All Ages!  |
Keith Murphy and Becky Tracy produced this 35min online concert geared toward all ages. It includes violin, guitar, mandolin, feet & songs.
Submitted by Becky Tracy
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Anytime |
Music/Song |
Family Dances & International Folk Music
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This playlist contains several videos featuring children dancing at a family dance. You can try some of these dances at home!
Submitted by Kris Chase
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Anytime |
Dance/Music |
Ms. Petrov's Playlist of Songs and Activities to Do At Home
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Susie Petrov offers a fistful of songs and activities to do at home with people in your house. The link includes videos from other music instructors. |
Anytime |
Song/Activities |
Friday Storytime with The Wyn and the Willow
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Join Birdhouse Center for the Arts founder Bronwyn Bird and her daughter, Willow, every week for stories and songs. This interactive show is live on the Birdhouse Center’s Facebook page on Fridays at 10:30 a.m. ET, and all past episodes are available anytime on YouTube (linked here). |
Fridays at 10:30 a.m. ET, or replay any time |
Music, song, and stories |
CDSS at Home: Sue Hulsether Teaches the Spoons
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Dance caller and music educator Sue Hulsether teaches how to play the spoons, aided by Clara from Asheville, NC. |
Anytime |
Music |
Stuntology videos
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Sam Bartlett is famous at CDSS family camps for his hilarious and captivating stunts. Learn some of them here! |
Anytime |
Games |
Music, Song, Dance, and Story Activities for Families
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Peter & Mary Alice Amidon Peter and Mary Alice are long-time CDSS favorites. This is a great compilation of music, song, and dance activities for families. Continuously updated, so check back frequently. |
Anytime |
Song, dance, stories, games |
Virtual NEFFA: Susan & Isabelle Taylor - Family Songs & Dances
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Susan Taylor Susan is a dance caller from Baltimore. She and her daughter Isabelle show us three dances that families can do at home. |
Anytime |
Dance/games |
Virtual NEFFA: Barn Dance
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Don Veino, Julie Metcalf, Max Newman Don Veino calls a barn dance for Virtual NEFFA with great old time music from Julie Metcalf and Max Newman. |
Anytime |
Dance |
CDSS LateNightLove
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CDSS is sharing funny & touching videos every few days through our Facebook page. Each piece relates to traditional dance, music or song. Many would be fun to watch as a family. Video night, anyone?! |
Anytime |
Dance, music, and song |
Weekly Virtual Dance Party for Kids (& Kids at Heart)
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Deborah Denenfeld Weekly dance parties for kids (and kids at heart) on Facebook Live and later available anytime at the website address listed here. Also includes singing one song each week. Originally designed for veteran and military families, but open to all. |
Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. ET, or replay any time |
Dance |
Education Resource Bank
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EFDSS Parents - you will have to dig through this resource but it is rich! The EFDSS website contains resources for teachers, educators, youth ensembles, community choirs and more. The resources include song material, music, and dance - everything from beginner packages to resources divided by context (e.g., primary grades). This is one of the top resources out there for those working with school-aged participants. |
Anytime |
Dance, music, and song |