Imagination Magic
Imagination Magic is a monthly performing arts and literacy program for babies, toddlers and pre-school children 0-5 years of age and their parents and caregivers.
The program encourages child interaction and provides children with a fun, creative, stimulating experience filled with music and movement. There are a variety of performers including; musicians, dancers, puppets and drumming.
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Bookings
Places are limited and bookings are essential to secure your place.
Bookings for the program are via the Melton Learning Directory. Select RSVP to book and include the number of children attending, adults are not required to RSVP a ticket.
Due to limited number of spaces, this program is available only to City of Melton residents and is currently not able to accommodate group bookings.
Entry: GOLD COIN DONATION
If you are feeling unwell please stay at home.
February 2025 - Chinese Lantern Dance
Bookings for February - Chinese Lantern Dance
Join us for Chinese Lantern Dance, an ancient form of folk dance first documented in the Eastern Han Dynasty, Chinese Lantern Dance dates back to 2,000 years ago and is used to tell stories and traditions of Chinese Culture. Originally used for light and worship, the Lantern has become a symbol of prosperity and honouring ancestors.
SESSION 1
When: Thursday 13 February, 2025
Where: Fraser Rise Children's & Community Centre, 46 City Vista Court, Fraser Rise
Time: 9.30am
BOOKINGS OPEN: 5.00pm - Wednesday 29 January, 2025
SESSION 2
When: Thursday 13 February, 2025
Where: Fraser Rise Children's & Community Centre, 46 City Vista Court, Fraser Rise
Time: 11am
BOOKINGS OPEN: 5.00pm - Wednesday 29 January, 2025
SESSION 3
When: Monday 24 February, 2025
Where: Melton Community Hall, 232 High Street, Melton
Time: 10am
BOOKINGS OPEN: 5.00pm - Wednesday 29 January, 2025
March 2025 - Jungle Shimmy
Bookings for March - Jungle Shimmy
As we Celebrate Cultural Diversity Week, Jungle Shimmy is a dynamic music and dance adventure across the world! With colourful props and fun, easy-to-follow dances including Belly Dance, Bollywood, Bhangra, Turkish, Egyptian, Gulf, and Lebanese folk styles, everybody is up on their feet dancing. Jungle Shimmy’s shrill cry of a Zaghareet, Middle Eastern instruments and rhythms like Khaleegi, Maqsoum and Beledi, and unique handmade puppet theatre draw audiences of all ages into a captivating world of culture and creative self-expression.
SESSION 1
When: Thursday 6 March, 2025
Where: Thornhill Park Children's & Community Centre, 18 Tower Street, Thornhill Park
Time: 9.30am
BOOKINGS OPEN: 5.00pm - Wednesday 19 February, 2025
SESSION 2
When: Thursday 6 March, 2025
Where: Thornhill Park Children's & Community Centre, 18 Tower Street, Thornhill Park
Time: 11am
BOOKINGS OPEN: 5.00pm - Wednesday 19 February, 2025
SESSION 3
When: Wednesday 26 March, 2025
Where: Cobblebank Stadium, Cnr Ferris Road & Bridge Road, Cobblebank
Time: 10am
BOOKINGS OPEN: 5.00pm - Wednesday 19 February, 2025
Accessibility
Download the Imagination Magic Behavioural Guidelines(PDF, 273KB)