Educational Group Bangs on the Drum at the Library

The Playtivity performers took all those at the Tuesday afternoon on a magical journey through music, song, and dance.

Playtivity is a program by the husband and wife team of Craig Norton and Virginia Lynn Anderson. The group uses music, song and dance to enrich and teach people of all ages. They have performed for thousands of children since 2003, according to their website. 

On Tuesday, children played African Drums, shook Maracas and performed tribal dances with Anderson. Even some parents danced and played along with the two energetic performers. 

The Playtivity team played a drumming game with the audience called the "Community Drum." Norton explained to the audience how in some countries, there are no cell phones or Internet and the people use large drums to communicate. 

"The community drum could be heard from miles away," Norton said. He added that if there was a community drum in Rocky Hill when it was played people in Hartford would be able to hear it. Each community drum also has a distinct sound to represent each tribe.