Bunny Clogs is Shel Silverstein-meets-Prince surreal dance fun. The debut record, "More! More! More!" is not your run-of-the-mill strummy, folky kids' record. Part comedy record with weird characters, part dance party with all of the attendent drum loops and house and hip-hop accoutrements, and part subtle message of peace, love and positive gastronomy, Adam Levy's Bunny Clogs is music for kids of ALL ages.

Since 1992, CAAM Chinese Dance Theater has served families and delighted audiences with some of the best locally-produced Chinese dance in the country.  A division of Chinese American Association of Minnesota (CAAM), the oldest, largest Chinese American community organization in Minnesota, CAAM performs to 40,000 live audience members annually. Through their dance school, annual concerts, and outreach programs, CAAM has become the largest Chinese dance organization in the Midwest.

Chicks on Sticks explores the ancient and universal art of stilt-walking through the powerful dynamic of working together as an all-female arts organization. The company has collaborated with puppeteers, dancers, singers, aerialists, and pyro-technicians to create original performances. Pieces range from tall-tale puppet shows in school gyms flaming pyrotechnic pageants in urban corridors

Cyril Paul, a native of Trinidad, West Indies, came to the US in 1955 to attend St. John's University on a scholarship. He has been playing music in the Twin Cities area since 1960. In addition to his band, Cyril teaches children about the Caribbean through music, dance, and art. He also brings lessons of diversity and race into the classroom. Cyril's band, "Cyril Paul & the Calypso Monarchs," usually consists of five musicians and plays Caribbean Music (Calypso, Reggae, Soca), Latin music, plus many other styles.

The Collective is a group of diverse dancers with a common love of hip-hop culture. With the understanding of fundamental hip-hop dance styles such as poppin', lockin', uprockin', and breakin', Collective strives to represent old school style with a new school twist. The members of Collective are active in teaching in the community and supporting Twin Cities' local hip-hop culture.

Dennis Warner and Friends is a fun, up tempo concert for all ages, featuring music from Dennis' eight CDs and twenty year career. Dennis is the author of the popular children's book, Beads on One String featured during the 2005 Festival at Ordway Center.  Dennis and friends are longtime participants at the Flint Hills International Children’s Festival.

Fatawu Sayibu is from the Northern Region of Ghana and comes from a drumming family; his traditional dances and use of the talking drum tell the stories of his culture, country, and people.  Fatawu is a performer, a teacher, a choreographer and a mentor to the children in his community, as well as his students here in the U.S. 

Mr. Fun and Mystik Toyz have been teaching the world to play since 1994, bringing together some of the coolest skill toys on the earth such as Mystix Juggling Sticks, Diabolos, Zuni Poi Swings, Yo Yo's and more...Our "Global Games" program teaches about cultures from around the world through these toys and gets everyone in the action.

Kalpulli Yaocenoxtli is a collective of families committed to teaching the traditions, history, and art of dance of the Mexihca (Aztec) culture. The alliance (Kalpulli) is in a constant state of learning, focusing on the dances and ceremonies that are performed throughout the year  Kalpulli Yaocenoxtli is based out of Saint Paul and has presented around the country.

Los Alegres Bailadores, under the direction of Rebecca Moran Cusick, is dedicated to the preservation and continuation of Mexican folkloric traditions and culture through the art of dance. This Minnesota based organization has presented colorful performances of Mexican dance and music for more than thirty years.

This father and son team brings the best entertainment from fantastical balloon creations to mind bending illusions and laugh out loud comedy.  Kristoffer will be performing for the first time on Target Alley this year and both will be walking around throughout the Festival days bringing the best magical entertainment!

Mariachi Estrella is a Twin Cities-based group that consists of six musicians on guitars, trumpet, and vocals. You cannot help but dance and smile as this traditional Mexican sound rings from the World Stage.

Mikael is a longtime Festival favorite! Audiences around the nation and world have delighted in his warmly interactive, vigorously animated one-man show reminiscent of European street cabaret and silent film.

Each performance features beautiful classical mime and astounding magic, charming mask and puppet characters and plenty of audience interaction!

Noah Bremer combines physical comedy, storytelling and improvisation to engage and entertain audiences of all ages. On Saturday, he performs an excerpt of his upcoming Minnesota Fringe Festival show, Untitled Duet with Houseplant. Noah Bremer is a Minneapolis-based director, performer, theater educator and play-maker. Noah has worked with the Guthrie Theater, Children’s Theatre Company and Theatre de la Jeune Lune among others. He has collaboratively created more than 40 original theatrical works and is a co-founder and co-artistic managing director of the physical theater ensemble, Live Action Set.

Seven mouths and microphones produce rock, funk, pop, hip-hop, r&b, motown, gospel, jazz, even country and choral. No effects - just the human voice. This band’s sound is done completely a cappella.  Up til 2 crosses the river from Minneapolis to do it all, low to high - even drums - and thoroughly dazzle audiences of all age.

Salsa del Soul is a Twin Cities-based, nine-piece orchestra performing various styles of dance music from the Spanish-speaking regions of the Caribbean. Salsa del Soul was formed with the purpose to provide great dance music for Twin Cities Salsa fans. The musicians of Salsa del Soul represent some of the finest musicians in the Twin Cities Latin music scene. Self-described as a group of friends that enjoy hanging out and playing music together, Salsa del Soul's styles of music include Son Montuno, Cha-Cha-Cha, Merengue, Plena, and, of course, Salsa. Salsa del Soul performs locally at The Times Bar & Café and Enjoy! Restaurant, among other locations.

Students ages 6-15 perform Javanese gamelan music. Joko Sutrisno is the teacher/director. This activity is a program of the Indonesian Performing Arts Association of Minnesota (IPAAM). “Sumunar,” an Indonesian word meaning “glowing, brilliant light,” is the newly adopted name for IPAAM's performance ensembles.

Rince na Chroi (pronounced Rink-a na Cree) is Gaelic for “dance of the heart.” Founded in 2003 by Katie Stephens this St. Paul-based Irish dance school strives to help students get the most out of their Irish dancing experience, whether that means simply learning a few steps or training to become an advanced Irish dancer.  They have Irish dancers as young as three years old, up through adults. These dancers are sure to put a smile on your face!

Susana di Palma founded Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre in 1982. One of the few American Spanish dance companies that present both traditional flamenco programs as well as original theater flamenco works. The company is comprised of an ensemble of international artists, dancers and musicians - renowned for bringing the power, passion and virtuosity of the art of flamenco to American audiences.