Dear Rave-A-Roonies,
Let's keep singing and dancing!
The world is coming to terms with a public health emergency. Inevitably for a while at least we will all be travelling less, attending fewer events - for work, school or leisure - and for families with kids this will be a challenging time.
At Rave-A-Roo and our headline pop stars Go!Go!Go! Electro, we are dedicated to helping even if we cannot responsibly put on our popular rave events for now. So watch this space - we are working on new online content to entertain and educate our fans. You will find ideas to keep the family active, even at home. New songs and dance moves. Stories read by Go!Go!Go! Stars past and present. And more.
So more time at home need not be inactive. Leading child psychology Professor Patricia Riddell underlines the fantastic benefits of families singing and dancing together. Our mission is to help stimulate family fun, learning and yes - well-being and fitness.
Then we all hope that sooner rather than later we can meet for real and rave together again!
GO!GO!GO! ELECTRO WELCOMES NEW MEMBER
We hope everyone will give a warm welcome to the newest member of Go!Go!Go! Electro, Amy!
We wanted a wonderful new friend to sing and dance with, and Amy fit the bill perfectly. Amy is bubbly, happy and never stops dancing! We've had so much fun in rehearsals and we have become the best of friends already. We can't get enough of that beautiful voice.
London born Amy was only six years old when she got to perform at Sadler's Wells Theatre and the Royal Albert Hall. She discovered her love of performing and hasn't stopped since.
Amy has already had her first pair of socks stolen by the Fluffalope! We'll need to remind her to hide them from our fluffy monster friend in future. Welcome to Go!Go!Go! Electro, Amy!
HEY DUGGEE ON THE DECKS AT RAVE-A-ROO
CBeebies superstar, Hey Duggee and The Stick Song took centre stage at the inimitable Rave-A-Roo at London’s superclub Ministry of Sound this February and March. Resident artists, Go!Go!Go! led the crowd in an interactive version of the super, catchy rave tune. Amy, Carl and Jade bounced their way through the official moves of The Stick Song with another of their trademark high-energy performances.
Just as the smiles couldn’t get any bigger, the screen raised to reveal the pawesome leader of the Squirrel Club himself, Duggee! Duggee hit the legendary Ministry decks to spin a few of his favourite tunes, before heading outside for a meet and greet in the Colouring Courtyard, so his fans could collect their Duggee hug!
Hey Duggee is based around 'The Squirrel Club' run by a big lovable and huggable dog called Duggee. It’s a place where children take part in all kinds of activities, have adventures & earn activity badges all along the way. Duggee teaches the Squirrels about being responsible, working as a team, taking acceptable risks and most importantly having fun!
Go!Go!Go! are delighted with their new huggable friend, Duggee. What an amazing rave!
SHAUN THE SHEEP & GO!GO!GO! IN ACTION AT RAVE-A-ROO
Shaun the Sheep, once again, took to the decks at Rave-A-Roo. Here's a clip of Amy, Carl and Jade teaching the crowd a few of Shaun's favourite dance moves. They absolutely brought the house down at Ministry of Sound.
WHAT HAS THE FLUFFALOPE BEEN UP TO?
Hello everyone!
Did you make any new year's resolutions? Let me explain in case you don't know what a new year's resolution is. A new year's resolution is when you decide you're going to do something better in the new year or stop doing something that you don't think is good. Grown-ups make new year's resolutions all the time and so can we. It's like a promise that you try really hard to keep.
My new year's resolution was to steal less socks! I love socks so much! They're cosy and snuggly and warm and I especially love them when they're brightly coloured. They also taste really good! I think it's only Fluffalopes that like to eat them. I haven't met anyone else that eats socks. I haven't done very well at keeping my new year's resolution. Never mind! There's always next year.
Lots of love from your friend,
Fluffalope xXx
LEGO DUPLO CREATE VIDEO ALL ABOUT RAVE-A-ROO
As you probably already know, we are resident artists at the truly awesome family event, Rave-A-Roo. Rave-A-Roo is held at legendary, London, superclub Ministry of Sound. LEGO DUPLO were intrigued when they heard about this kids rave and the more they found out about Rave-A-Roo the more they liked the idea!
Check out this amazing video they made all about Rave-A-Roo to see what goes on inside the event.
SHAUN THE SHEEP BAA-CK AT RAVE-A-ROO!
Back by popular demand, it is with shear delight that we inform our mini-ravers and their grown-ups that Shaun the Sheep is returning to Ministry of Sound for our first rave of 2018. On 27th January, this family favourite will be raising the roof alongside the amazing Go!Go!Go! with Shake It With Shaun.
Shaun the Sheep headlined for Rave-A-Roo last year and received glowing reviews. Go!Go!Go! stars, Jade and Carl and the amazing electro dancers sported flat caps, as they played farmers during this dynamic stage show. These Nick Jr. regulars brought their special brand of contagious energy to the stage, as they taught the eager audience how to Shake It With Shaun.
Our new favourite farmers [don’t tell the farmer at Mossy Bottom Farm!) busted out Shaun’s favourite dance moves in front of a big screen of Shaun performing them himself. Breaking the routine down into bite-sized chunks, these seasoned dancers coached the whole audience, until everyone could Shake It with Shaun.
After the roaring success of these events we felt we had to invite Shaun back to Rave-A-Roo to kickstart the new year for us. The pairing of Shaun the Sheep and Go!Go!Go! is a match not to be missed. Check out this awesome video to see what happened last time Shaun came to rave with us at the legendary London superclub.
How To Improve School Results
The Guardian newspaper published an article in October 2017, reporting on a primary school in Bradford that had experienced a surprising improvement in the results of their students SAT exams. 74% of its students achieved the required standard for reading, writing and maths. The national average is 53%. Not bad for a school that was in special measures in 2000. The reason for this drastic improvement? The school’s headteacher, Naveed Idrees, believes that this improvement is due to music, drama and art becoming an essential part of the school week, with students devoting up to six hours a week to music alone.
“Children learn rhythm, hand signs and movement, for example, in a way that will help their reading, writing and maths” says Naveed. As a bare minimum, each child gets a 30-minute music lesson, a half-hour follow-up lesson, plus a one-hour music assembly with a guest musician and group singing. The school’s attendance has risen to 98%.
Now there’s a few reasons to make music an integral part of your child’s life.
Source: http://bit.ly/2klyrou
Go!Go!Go! Shake It With Shaun the Sheep at Ministry of Sound
Go!Go!Go Electro took to the stage with Aardman Animations’ superstar, Shaun the Sheep at Rave-A-Roo on 7th October and 11th November 2017. As resident artists for Rave-A-Roo, Go!Go!Go! are regulars at London’s infamous super club, Ministry of Sound, which hosts the biggest and best, family friendly rave. Kids’ favourite, Shaun the Sheep, appeared as guest DJ spinning his favourite tunes and raising the roof, as Go!Go!Go!’s Jade and Carl taught the mini-ravers Shaun’s best dance moves.
‘Shake It With Shaun’ has become an internet sensation as the beloved flock leader, with the help of some friends, teaches kids these simple and fun dance moves. The video has had over 500,000 views on YouTube with a number of famous faces joining the craze, such as CBBC stars from The Next Steps, 4 O’Clock Club, Blue Peter, Hetty Feather and Raven!
The junior ravers at Rave-A-Roo went wild to see Shaun's dance moves brought to life by Jade and Carl, who played flat-capped farmers for the show. Audience participation brought the show to a climax with the whole crowd performing the routine and ‘Shaking It With Shaun’. What a truly epic show!
Click on the video above to see how it all started.
Singing & Dancing Promotes Child Development
Did you know that recent studies have shown that singing and dancing aids learning development?
Psychology professor, Patricia Riddell, of the University of Reading reports that “singing and dancing with children has been shown to increase brain connectivity and benefits child-parent interactions.”
Singing is excellent for communication, language and literacy as well as giving children an early understanding of the world. Dancing is recognised as helping children in their social and emotional development as they interact with other children – as well as their physical fitness, creativity and coordination.
It is not only the child’s brain that benefits from these activities. “Parents who sing and dance with their children are creating a fun and relaxed space to interact. This improves communication and can help to relieve stress.”
A good reason for you all to sing out loud, dance your feet off and most importantly, to Go!Go!Go!