**Discounts available within 2 hr radius of Madison, WI.

K-12

The Dancing Scientist's program called "So You Think You Can Do Science" is a one of a kind show that provides education & entertainment through exciting chemistry demonstrations. The show is designed to inspire young scientists and spark their imagination, and for older audiences, the show also encourages them to explore the possibility of a career in science and stresses the importance of being scientifically literate. There is simply no comparison between reading about science in a textbook and seeing it happen right before your eyes. When it happens right in front of you, you never forget it!

• Introductory Video
• Overview Video
• Learning about Alternative Fuels (Dance) Video
• Audience Participation, Making Movie Snow Video
• Audience Participation, Shooting Smoke Rings Video
• Learning about Energy Video
• Datasheet

"So You Think you Can Do Science" runs 45 minutes and gets its name from the hit reality show "So You Think You Can Dance." Jeffrey Vinokur's performance incorporates audience participation, upbeat music, occasional jaw-dropping dance moves, and stunning chemistry, and of course drives home an educational message. In addition to being an entertainer, Vinokur is also a Biochemistry student and an active researcher at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he is involved in studying chemical approaches to treat Cancer.

The Dancing Scientist program covers the topics: Acids & Bases in the Kitchen, Energy, Alternative Energy, Polymers and Light. Explanations are tailored to the age group attending. People of all ages love to see things fizz, pop, change color, explode, etc!

Dancing is incorporated to make the presentation more entertaining, but also serves to dispel the negative stereotypes associated with scientists such as the notion that they are dull, non-social, and simply "not cool." This program dispels those stereotypes because Vinokur is also a hip hop dancer with over 10 million YouTube views, leads a dance crew, and was on America's Got Talent, Season 5! The show even includes a live Hip Hop DJ. Together, this demonstrates that science can be fun, cool, and drives home the message that science allows you to make a difference in the world.

The show can accommodate large audiences of over 400 people and covers topics such as alternative energy, polymers, careers in science, acids & bases, and more. The show is touring nationwide May 16th - June 12th 2011

Testimonials

Our students and staff were talking about this assembly for a whole week. It was one of their favorites, EVER!
Paul L. Vickers
Mill Run Elementary
Ashburn, VA

Students were engaged and energetic. Asked for participation from the audience. Addressed GLE's in Science and at the same time entertained the students with dancing. Taught the studetns that they can learn how to do anything if they set their mind to it. Very well done!
Katie Vaccaro
Broad Street School
Nashua, NH

Jeff was great! He really knew how to relate to our students. We enjoyed having him visit with both of our elementary schools. Jeff is an alumnae at Roberge School. He even shared photos with us. It was wonderful for our students to see what the future can be with hard work and dedication. Jeff made Science FUN!
Our teachers enjoyed his presentation as well! Keep on Dancing!
Geralynn Della Pesca
Roberge School
Woodside School
River Vale, NJ

Jeff was great with communication and we were thrilled with his performance, the kids were totally engaged.  We will definitely have him back.
Connie Foley
Saints Faith, Hope and Charity School
Winnetka, IL

The Dancing Scientist was great! Audiences were mesmerized by his fascinating science tricks and sweet dance moves. Our museum visitors loved being involved in the presentation, too. What a fun way to engage people in scientific exploration!
Sarah Schoenlaub, Physical Science Gallery Leader
Saint Louis Science Center
St Louis, MO

The Dancing Scientist show not only engaged and entertained our guests but created an energetic atmosphere that remained even after the performance was over.  I wouldn’t hesitate to bring him back for future shows.
Kim Szondy, Promotions Coordinator
Maryland Science Center
Baltimore, MD

At the onset of the school year, we had a fire that destroyed a good portion of our science equipment.  It has been a difficult year putting our program back together. Your visit, which was filled with high energy and fun facts, made Science come to life again here at George Washington Elementary School. The children are already clamoring for your return next school year!
Terry Glaney, Principal
George Washington School
West Hempstead, NY

Thank you very much for the OUTSTANDING performances as well as the email. We received feedback from some of our staff members who attended the Dancing Scientist presentations and they were excited and thankful that you presented to their sites. The children were excited and amazed by the performances. Again, thank you for all of your hard work and your phenomenal presentations.
Aisha Carr, Administrative Assistant
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Jeffrey Vinokur, the Dancing Scientist, was a fantastic culminating show for our large community science event. Hundreds of families stayed to watch his mesmerizing science performance.  The dancing captivates the curious and the science fills their brains. The science has depth and is motivating.  After the performance, there were smiles everywhere.
Butch Beetle, Teacher
Evansville Middle School
Evansville, WI

The Dancing Scientist had our students laughing so hard they forgot they were learning at the same time. It was entertaining, interactive, and educationally relevant.
Melissa Richmond, Upward Bound Program Advisor
Notre Dame University
South Bend, IN

Based on the average of responses, your show was ranked the #1 activity (out of 10) in terms of enjoyment by seniors, sophomores, and freshmen. Freshmen also ranked your show as the most educational activity they participated in all year.
Alison K. Wilson, Outreach Specialist
Information Technology Academy
Madison WI

Once again, thank you for an extremely rewarding and high energy performance that charged the "chemistry neurons" in many of our kids minds. The kids are still talking about your dance moves and the mask. You make a geniue connection with the kids. Your sincerity and knowledge explode with a complete infusion of laughter, learning and excitement!
Jo Ann Summer Lee, 6th Grade Science
Binghamton, NY

The Dancing Scientist show is an amazingly engaging assembly.  Our students in grades k4-8th grade were completely engaged and excited about the show.  The students talked about science and were excited to try experiments.  I'd recommend the show to all schools as a tool for building the love of science.
Kim Taylor, Principal
Concordia University School
Milwaukee, WI

Our kids talked about the show for several days so you were definitely a hit!  Thanks so much for dealing with the issues and just winging it...you would make an excellent teacher!!
Kathy Hafner, Biology Teacher
Danville High School
Danville, IL

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to show the members of the Club some really cool science experiments in a very engaging and energetic way!  We would love to have you back in the future!
Sukie McFadden, Assistant Executive Director
Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich
Greenwich, CT

The Dancing Scientist assembly program was extremely well received by our students and staff.  The program allowed students to comprehend higher level science concepts through a unique and exciting experience. Brookside School would definitely recommend this program for all elementary schools!
Matthew Wilson, Principal
Brookside Elementary School
Westwood, NJ

Thank you for a wonderful performance. The students at Memorial School thoroughly enjoyed the show last week. It was both an educational and entertaining experience for the students and staff. The students loved to participate in the contests and the hands-on experiments. You are welcome back to Memorial School at any time.
David Collier, Principal
Memorial School
Montvale, NJ

Your stage performances have been highly praised and we greatly appreciate the time, effort and participation you extended to us. The event was a tremendous success thanks to your involvement! Thank you again.
Susan Magnano, Associate Producer
World Science Festival
New York, NY

The show was absolutely wonderful!!!  Very upbeat and energetic!!!  Great feedback from students and teachers alike!!!!  More shows needed like this!!!!!!
Tracy Ivanic
PS 153
Maspeth, NY

The Dancing Scientist was great! Audiences were mesmerized by his fascinating science tricks and sweet dance moves. Our museum visitors loved being involved in the presentation, too. What a fun way to engage people in scientific exploration! Sarah Schoenlaub, Physical Science Gallery Leader
Saint Louis Science Center
St Louis, MO

The Dancing Scientist show not only engaged and entertained our guests but created an energetic atmosphere that remained even after the performance was over.  I wouldn’t hesitate to bring him back for future shows.
Kim Szondy, Promotions Coordinator
Maryland Science Center
Baltimore, MD

At the onset of the school year, we had a fire that destroyed a good portion of our science equipment.  It has been a difficult year putting our program back together. Your visit, which was filled with high energy and fun facts, made Science come to life again here at George Washington Elementary School. The children are already clamoring for your return next school year!
Terry Glanney, Principal,
George Washington School (West Hempstead, NY)

Thank you very much for the OUTSTANDING performances as well as the email. We received feedback from some of our staff members who attended the Dancing Scientist presentations and they were excited and thankful that you presented to their sites. The children were excited and amazed by the performances. Again, thank you for all of your hard work and your phenomenal presentations.
Aisha Carr, Administrative Assistant Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee  
Milwaukee, WI

Jeffrey Vinokur, the Dancing Scientist, was a fantastic culminating show for our large community science event. Hundreds of families stayed to watch his mesmerizing science performance.  The dancing captivates the curious and the science fills their brains. The science has depth and is motivating.  After the performance, there were smiles everywhere.
Butch Beetle, Teacher
Evansville Middle School
Evansville, WI

The Dancing Scientist had our students laughing so hard they forgot they were learning at the same time. It was entertaining, interactive, and educationally relevant.
Melissa Richmond , Upward Bound Program Advisor Notre Dame University
South Bend, IN

Based on the average of responses, your show was ranked the #1 activity (out of 10) in terms of enjoyment by seniors, sophomores, and freshmen. Freshmen also ranked your show as the most educational activity they participated in all year.
Alison K. Wilson, Outreach Specialist
Information Technology Academy
Madison WI

Once again, thank you for an extremely rewarding and high energy performance that charged the "chemistry neurons" in many of our kids minds. The kids are still talking about your dance moves and the mask. You make a geniue connection with the kids. Your sincerity and knowledge explode with a complete infusion of laughter, learning and excitement!
Jo Ann Summer Lee,6th Grade Science
Binghamton, NY

The Dancing Scientist show is an amazingly engaging assembly.  Our students in grades k4-8th grade were completely engaged and excited about the show.  The students talked about science and were excited to try experiments.  I'd recommend the show to all schools as a tool for building the love of science.
Kim Taylor, Principal
Concordia University School
Milwaukee WI

Our kids talked about the show for several days so you were definitely a hit!  Thanks so much for dealing with the issues and just winging it...you would make an excellent teacher!!
Kathy Hafner, Biology Teacher
Danville High School
Danville, IL

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to show the members of the Club some really cool science experiments in a very engaging and energetic way!  We would love to have you back in the future!
Sukie McFadden, Assistant Executive Director
Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich, CT
Greenwich, CT

The Dancing Scientist assembly program was extremely well received by our students and staff.  The program allowed students to comprehend higher level science concepts through a unique and exciting experience. Brookside School would definitely recommend this program for all elementary schools!
Matthew Wilson, Principal
Brookside Elementary School
Westwood, NJ

Thank you for a wonderful performance. The students at Memorial School thoroughly enjoyed the show last week. It was both an educational and entertaining experience for the students and staff. The students loved to participate in the contests and the hands-on experiments. You are welcome back to Memorial School at any time.
David Collier, Principal
Memorial School Montvale, NJ

Your stage performances have been highly praised and we greatly appreciate the time, effort and participation you extended to us. The event was a tremendous success thanks to your involvement! Thank you again.
Susan Magnano, Associate Producer
World Science Festival
New York, NY