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Giraffes Can’t Dance

Presented by Fischoff's S.A.M. I Am, Stories & Music Program
2026-11-21 11:00:00 2026-11-21 13:00:00 America/New_York Giraffes Can’t Dance Amo Brass brings to life the dancing rhymes in Giles Andreae’s “Giraffes Can’t Dance”. Dust off your boogie shoes as we tango, cha-cha, waltz, reel and rock out to this family favorite book! Main Library - Community Learning Center - Leighton Auditorium

Saturday, November 21
11:00am - 1:00pm

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Amo Brass brings to life the dancing rhymes in Giles Andreae’s “Giraffes Can’t Dance”. Dust off your boogie shoes as we tango, cha-cha, waltz, reel and rock out to this family favorite book!

Fischoff’s S.A.M. I Am, Stories & Music program, reinforces the joy of reading through the power of music. Don’t miss award winning Fischoff alumni, Amo Brass, and their creation of Fischoff’s newest S.A.M. I Am program featuring an interactive musical retelling of “Giraffes Can’t Dance”. Based upon Giles Andreae’s beloved story, come be part of the fun as Gerald the giraffe finds his signature dance moves with the help of his new friend Cricket.


When: Saturday, November 21, 2026, Main Library, Leighton Auditorium, Ballroom 

  • 11am-12pm: Free, all ages performance in Leighton Auditorium

  • 12pm-1pm: Hands-on activities, book giveaway and meet and greet with Amo Brass in the Community Center Ballroom


This Fischoff Arts-in-Education Residency performance is generously made possible by lead sponsor, The Shein Trust, and in part with support from the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County. Learn more about the amazing Fischoff alumni brass quintet, Amo Brass, and South Bend’s own Fischoff National Chamber Music Association.

ASL interpretation will be provided.

AGE GROUP: | Children (6-11) |

EVENT TYPE: | Music & Dance | Film & Theatre |

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