Workshops

Sunday Sessions Family Dance Legends of the Lunar New Year

8 Feb 2026, 11am - 12:30pm

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8 Feb 2026, 11am - 12:30pm

Garden Museum

Booking information

Free. No booking required: first come, first served.

Please arrive promptly at 11am to start the session.

Age guide 2-8 years but all ages welcome.

All children to be accompanied and actively supervised by a parent or carer, who are encouraged to join in with the session too.

Explore different aspects of the Garden Museum's exhibitions, history and significance through dance and movement suitable for the whole family. Playful movement explorations and structured creative tasks are interwoven with facts and stories, creating a journey of learning that feels exciting and relevant. Expect a mixture of family focus and group interactions.

Explore the legends behind Lunar New Year celebrations through dance and movement. Learn about the monster of Nian, the Great Race, and be inspired by our exhibition, Seasons of Change: Canton and London in the 1700s.

Facilitator: Julia Korning, founder of Me&Baby Dance: Creative Dance for Parents, Babies and Children

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