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May 1-2, 2013 - Dance Peek Week
Please join us for the last 10 minutes of your dancer's class!

May 1-31, 2013 - May Drop-In Calendar
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Click "Download" for a copy of our May 2013 Calendar of Drop-Ins.

May 4, 2013 - Everybody Knows It's Windy
10:00 am: Over the Ledge - The Wind Blew!
Look out...the wind is fierce! You won't believe what is blowing around the sky and Over the Ledge! From balloons to newspaper, see how they all fall!
1:00-3:00 pm: Super Saturday Event - Kites!
Make a kite and try it out. See the science behind making a kite fly! Try flying kites outside (weather permitting!).


May 18, 2013 - Storyland Opens!
Join us for the opening day of Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites(TM)! This exhibit transforms seven beloved and award-winning picture books into three-dimensional learning environments that highlight the six pre-reading skills defined by the Public Library Association and Association for Library Service to Children. (C)2013 Minnesota Children's Museum. All rights reserved. Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites was created by Minnesota Children's Museum. This project is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services.

May 20, 2013 - Fall registration for current dance students begins
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Please remember that registration forms are accepted by MAIL IN ONLY this year. Letters must be postmarked no earlier than May 18. Classes are filled on a first come first served basis.

May 23, 2013 - Last Day of Dance Class


May 28-29, 2013 - Dance Recital Rehearsals at Family Museum
Location: Family Museum dance studios
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Rehearsals on Tuesday and Wednesday are held in the Family Museum dance studios. No costumes are necessary.

Please download the attachment for specific rehearsal times.


May 30-31, 2013 - 9:00am - Dance Recital Rehearsals at St. Ambrose
Location: Galvin Fine Arts Center
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Tech and Dress Rehearsals on Thursday and Friday will be held at St. Ambrose University's Galvin Fine Arts Center. Please arrive 30 minutes early for your scheduled rehearsal.

Download the attached schedule for specific rehearsal times.


May 30, 2013 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm - Desserts and Dialogue with the Director
Visit with Margaret Kuhl, Family Museum Director. Bring your questions and Museum topics. Enjoy delicious desserts.

Family Museum Hours:
Mon-Thurs: 9am-8pm
Fri-Sat: 9am-5pm
Sun: noon-5pm 
tel. 563.344.4106
fax 563.344.4164
familymuseum@bettendorf.org
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