The Blue Ribbon Children's Festival
February 27-29, 2024, at The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
Sponsored by The Blue Ribbon, a support organization of The Music Center, the free Blue Ribbon Children's Festival began in 1970 and is an important part of The Music Center’s commitment to engage young people in the arts. Designed for fifth-grade students, the Blue Ribbon Children's Festival is one of California’s longest ongoing free arts education programs and a huge favorite among L.A.’s students and teachers.
Each year, students are invited to The Music Center to experience the performing arts by a professional dance company. Afterward, they get the chance to dance along, complemented by a targeted curriculum guide for participating students.
More Information
For more information, please contact brcf@musiccenter.org.
STREB EXTREME ACTION
The 2024 Blue Ribbon Children's Festival will feature STREB EXTREME ACTION, thrilling audiences for more than 40 years with high-energy performances and death-defying stunts. Renowned for its unique style of movement, the amazing performers of STREB EXTREME ACTION push the limits of dance with a striking blend of daring athleticism and technical skill.
2024 Dance Patterns
If you are having trouble accessing or viewing the dance patterns, please click here for the video files.
2024 Curriculum
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The Blue Ribbon Children's Festival Book
Thanks to a generous gift from Blue Ribbon member Maxine Dunitz, each participating student receives a copy of My Journey Through The Music Center, a book that introduces the four theatres of The Music Center and the performing arts presented in each venue. The book also includes profiles of performers and behind-the-scenes staff, as well as vocabulary and Fun Facts.
The Blue Ribbon
The Blue Ribbon is The Music Center’s premier women’s support organization and one of its largest donors. The Blue Ribbon has enriched the lives of the greater Los Angeles community through its commitment to arts education, volunteerism and financial support for The Music Center and its resident companies.
TMC Arts
When we speak of our vision to deepen the cultural lives of all Angelenos, we turn to the work of TMC Arts. This team champions the diverse voices and communities of Los Angeles, fostering connection, creativity and enrichment. TMC Arts programs connect people, offering us the chance to get creative and to learn as we discover something new or enjoy something familiar. Many programs are free and low-cost; they take place outdoors on Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center and in Grand Park, inside The Music Center's theatres and in schools and neighborhoods all across L.A. County.