Playful Performances with Story Tapestries: Free Family Event!

Move, groove, and explore the world of hip hop dance as we learn new moves, discover the elements of hip hop, and become part of the performance with A Squared !

Parking: Parking for Riverworks' outdoor events is available just one block away in the lots at the Poolesville Baptist Church and St. Peter's Episcopal Church, thanks to their generosity.

Seating: We have folding chairs available for seating or feel free to bring your own chairs or blankets.

Food and Beverage: We have snacks and beverages available for purchase or feel free to bring your own picnic.

Inclement Weather. Our backup rain location will be  Poolesville Baptist Church. Stay tuned for announcements!

About: In collaboration with Story Tapestries, Riverworks Art Center invites you to a free children's performance with Hip Hop dancers, A Squared  on July 9, from 10-11am on Riverworks Outdoor Stage - 17617 W Willard Rd. in Poolesville. These performances are for children ages 2 to 10 years old, but are fun for the whole family!

The Ongoing Series: Join us every Thursday from 10-11am from June 25 through August 20 for the Playful Performances Summer Series, featuring professional artists, interactive family experiences, and plenty of opportunities to sing, move, laugh, learn, and create together. Each week brings a new performer and adventure, from storytelling and music to dance, culture, and hands-on participation.

A portion of Riverworks Playful Performance series was made possible by the Maryland State Arts Council.

Story Tapestries:

An accomplished organization in its 16th year in 2026, Story Tapestries has impacted more than 5 million lives through their work.  Story Tapestries custom designs culturally responsive, inclusive programs and products in collaboration with communities. The team is trained to work with all ages and abilities. We support access to workforce development, mental health, quality childcare, strong literacy, numeracy, SEL, STEM programs, and digital training. 

Performers: 

A Squared is the dynamic duo composed of Avril Hernandez and Ashlee McKinnon. These two ladies met while attending the Dance Masters of America Teacher Training Institute in 2015, and the rest is history. Avril started her love affair with dance in the Philippines at the age of four with training in Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Modern, and Tap. Avril expanded her studies at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in LA and has been teaching in the DMV area since 2012. Ashlee followed the same type of path, beginning competitive dance at the age of 3 in Jazz and Tap, and shifting her focus to Modern, Hip-Hop, and Jazz in her teen and college years. Ashlee received her B.A. in Dance from the University of Maryland at College Park and has been teaching dance in the DMV area since 2011.