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Havana Hop: A Children’s Tale of Culture and Confidence!
Family Theater
Young Yeila dreams of being a superstar, but she struggles with awful stage fright. Watch as she begins to find her roots, gain confidence, and be her amazing self in this dynamic participation play written and performed by Paige Hernandez with music by Nick Tha 1da.
Jan. 11 - 12, 2025
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Genre
Performances for Young Audiences
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Most enjoyed by
Ages 2–10
Program
Written and performed by Paige Hernandez
Directed by Danielle Drakes
Music by Nick Tha 1da
Believe in yourself and dance without fear.
Young Yeila dreams of being a superstar, but her lack of confidence gives her awful stage fright. With advice from her mother and mentors, Yeila begins to find her roots, gain confidence, and be her amazing self!
Travel with Yeila as she visits her grandmother in Cuba to add salsa flavor to her own hip hop style. The audience gets to dance along in this dynamic participation play where one actress creates three generations of lively women. Yeila’s fun discovery of her multicultural heritage is written and performed by Kennedy Center Citizen Artist Paige Hernandez and features music by Nick Tha 1da.
Most enjoyed by ages 2–10
» Everyone entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket.
Sunday, January 12, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. is a sensory-friendly performance.
Sensory-friendly performances are designed to create a performing arts experience that is welcoming to all families, including those with children with autism or other sensory sensitivities. If you order these performances and do not require these Accessibility accommodations, your family is still very much welcome to attend.
Know before you go: Learning Guide
Check out the Kennedy Center Education Learning Guide materials for engagement prompts, discussion and reflection questions, resources to explore, and more.
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Watch the trailer for 'Havana Hop'
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