Danceworks Blends Imagination and Science for a Family Friendly Live Concert
Press Release – the Girl, the Galaxy, and the Giant Sound Wave. Photo provided
MILWAUKEE, Nov. 12, 2026 – The Danceworks Performance Company will debut their interactive and educational family show The Girl, The Galaxy, and The Giant Sound Wave the weekend of Nov. 21st at Discovery World’s Todd Wehr Theater. Featuring the music of Danceworks’ longtime collaborator Allen Russell, this science-fiction-inspired concert blends dance, live music, and imaginative storytelling through scientific facts and the curious perspective of a young girl.
The concert coincides with Discovery World’s Sci Fi Family Day on Nov. 22nd from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Museum attendees will also be able to experience a hologram workshop, shop at the Milwaukee Maker’s Market, and view LEGO creations.
“Part of what makes Sci-Fi Family Day so special is that every year it evolves in new and unexpected ways. We’re thrilled to welcome Danceworks as a new partner and can’t wait to see how they help guests explore science fiction through movement, expression, and play,” said Discovery World events manager Rebecca Soifer.
Set in a future world covered almost entirely by water, The Girl, the Galaxy & the Giant Sound Wave follows one adventurer as she leaves her ocean home and journeys through the galaxy in search of answers. Along the way, she encounters strange creatures, futuristic machines, low-gravity worlds, monsters, and unexpected friends. Danceworks’ Artistic Director, Christal Wagner, emphasized how the show balances the inclusion of educational and entertainment focused content and how they hope the show can be included in future outreach programs for schools in the Milwaukee area.
“[It’s] highlighting science and how it sometimes feels like fiction yet is a part of our everyday lives,” said Wagner.
This show is open to both museum attendees and the public Nov. 21st at 12 p.m. and on Nov. 22nd at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased prior to the show via Danceworks or granted with museum admission as space allows through Discovery World.
Founded in 1992, the mission of Danceworks, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit, is to enhance joy, health and creativity by engaging the community through dance. Its classes, programs and performances are dedicated to helping every student of the arts reach their fullest potential, both physically and mentally. Danceworks believes that all people benefit from dance and other arts activities. The organization strives to create an environment in which each student develops self-discipline, self-confidence and enthusiasm for the performing arts.
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