Thursday, October 1, 2026
The Rock Hall Museum lawn is set to turn into a high-energy dance floor once again as KerboomKidz returns to the Town of Hempstead’s summer lineup of free children’s entertainment.
Known for its focus on movement, confidence building, and fun, the program is a favorite among local families, and this year it is returning on August 5th.
“The Town of Hempstead is proud to offer tons of fun throughout the summer season,” said Casey Salmon, Town of Hempstead representative. “KerboomKidz is a high-energy movement, mental health, and wellness program designed for kids of all ages, it’s a great way to engage the crowd and get the youngsters moving and grooving.”
The show stands apart from other performances the Town has hosted, which have included magicians, singers, and even exotic animal handlers.
“This is definitely a unique act where the focus is on movement, music, and motivation,” Salmon added. “It’s an exciting show that gets the whole crowd involved.”
At the center of the excitement is the lead KerboomKidz instructor, Drex, who guides groups of up to 500 children through the program’s signature dance routines.
“Our programs are very inclusive of high-energy movement and mental health awareness!” Drex said. “As the lead instructor I lead groups of kids up to 500+ at a time into our signature Kerboomkidz dance moves, giving every dancer a chance to be a leader themselves.”
With its mix of structured choreography and spontaneous freestyle moments, KerboomKidz is built to be adaptable to all ages.
“Depending on the age, keeping up high energy is easy because children are full of energy,” Drex added. “But for even younger children like 3–5 years old, I take things much slower to match their pace and keep them engaged. Also, positive affirmations like ‘I got this!’ give a sense of determination that keeps the ball rolling.”
The music is just as important to the experience as the movement. One go-to track of theirs is “Around the World” by Daft Punk. And the kids always go wild for one move in particular: the floss.
No matter the time, place, or weather, the goal is always the same, to get kids moving and smiling.
“Assemblies can be at any time of the day or night, in the heat or cold, with many or few people so it’s always different,” Drex said. “But no matter what, my goal is that by the end of the assembly everyone’s spirits and heart rates are up!”
Following the performance, families are encouraged to enjoy all that Rock Hall Museum has to offer, from educational exhibits to historical fun.
KerboomKidz is free and open to all. No registration is required, just bring your energy, your imagination, and maybe brush up on some moves.
“Parents and kids both benefit greatly from these shows,” Salmon said. “It’s a great opportunity for families to spend some time together while enjoying a fun-filled show.”
