Acclaimed Canadian children’s artist Chris McKhool invites kids and families to sing, dance, and explore a world of rhythms on Global Dance Party!, a musical celebration that brings cultures, generations, and dance floors together.
From the infectious samba grooves of “Animal Samba” and the high-energy bounce of “Jump Jump!” to the Carnival-inspired “Party in the Street” and the spooky fun of “On Halloween,” the album is packed with irresistible rhythms and joyful sing-alongs designed to get the whole family moving.
The journey also celebrates cultural discovery, imagination, and the natural world. “L’arbre dans ses feuilles” embraces French-Canadian musical traditions, while “Somewhere, Anywhere” delights in the absurdity and silliness of A.A. Milne-inspired poetry. “Brand New Day” and “Our Planet Earth” continue McKhool’s longstanding celebration of the environment, while “Breathe (The Sky of a Billion Years)” features a beautiful poem by longtime collaborator and Indigenous Elder Dr. Duke Redbird, offering a moment of reflection and connection to the world around us.
The album features an outstanding ensemble of musicians, including Kevin Laliberté on guitar, Saskia Tomkins on fiddle, Drew Birston on bass, and Marito Marques on drums, joined by a full horn section. Mixed in Dolby Atmos by Grammy-winning engineer John “Beetle” Bailey, Global Dance Party! delivers a vibrant, immersive musical experience for family listening.
The album’s focus track, “Jump Jump!”, is an infectious original jazz tune with a timeless feel and an irresistible invitation to move. Trumpet, saxophone, and trombone fuel its joyful, big-band-style celebration, while playful lyrics encourage kids to sing, dance, and jump together. The song captures the warmth, musicality, and infectious energy that have made McKhool a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal recipient, 2x JUNO Award nominee, and Canadian Folk Music Award winner, inspiring more than one million children through his performances.
With Global Dance Party!, McKhool continues his commitment to creating joyful, meaningful music that brings children and families together through rhythm, movement, storytelling, and musical traditions from around the world. It’s an invitation to discover new sounds, celebrate our differences, and share the universal joy of music.
The party is for everyone — so sing, dance, and join in!
About Chris McKhool
For three decades, Chris McKhool has been one of Canada’s most respected creators of music for children and families. A Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal recipient, 2x JUNO Award nominee, and multiple Canadian Folk Music Award winner, McKhool has performed for more than one million children across Canada and beyond.
His appearances on Mr. Dressup, YTV’s Treehouse, CBC, and countless theatres, schools, and festivals have helped inspire generations of young audiences. Through his music and performances, McKhool celebrates curiosity, kindness, diversity, cultural connection, and the joy of making music together.
With Global Dance Party!, McKhool brings that same spirit to a vibrant world of musical traditions, where every rhythm tells a story and everyone is invited to join the celebration.
Tour Dates
Nov. 29, 2026, artsPlace Canmore, Canmore AB
Dec. 13, 2026, Mississauga Living Arts Centre, Mississauga ON
Jan 19, 2027, River Run Centre Education Series, Guelph ON
Jan 20, 2027, River Run Centre Education Series, Guelph ON
Jan 21, 2027, River Run Centre Education Series, Guelph ON
Feb 7, 2027, 3:00 pm, Kidzac at The Tranzac, Toronto ON
Feb 15, 2027, Family Day at The Rose Theatre, Brampton ON
May 23, 2027, Junior Children’s Festival, Harbourfront Toronto ON
May 25-28, MASC Education shows National Capital Region, ON
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