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Susan Paino

Jul 19, 20211 min read

First Blog Post in a LONG Time

It has been one year since I moved to North Carolina and almost two years since I've written a blog post. Back in the pre-pandemic days,...

Susan Paino

Sep 22, 20192 min read

Painting Outdoors in Boston

When I was planning an outdoor summer arts program, I thought it would be fun to include painting activities. Not knowing much about...

Susan Paino

Aug 18, 20191 min read

To Be a Cat

This is a teeny-tiny story about one of my favorite human beings. She loves all animals. She's especially fond of cats. One day, as my...

Susan Paino

Dec 17, 20181 min read

Hearts-in-Hand

With all the scraps of fabric I have left over from sewing projects, I make little puffy hearts that are just right for holding in your...

Susan Paino

Oct 21, 20181 min read

What Is a Story Dance?

I've been using story dances with young learners for many years. It all started during a preschool dance class where I was having trouble...

Susan Paino

Sep 9, 20181 min read

Dancing with the Seals

A regular stop on my morning jog/walk in Boston is the New England Aquarium harbor seals exhibit. When I stretch out my arms and legs in...

Susan Paino

Aug 19, 20181 min read

Story Dancers

Children danced a story with me along Fort Point Channel in Boston this summer - a story of The Curious Cats. The curious cats chased...

Susan Paino

Oct 15, 20171 min read

Kids Have Great Ideas

In my creative-movement classes, children often share ideas that prompt me to invent new games for the classroom. During an open play...

Susan Paino

Aug 20, 20171 min read

Believe in Your Art

One of the mini-musical workshops I led this summer with Apollinaire Play Lab for kids ages 6-10 years was inspired by the picture book,...

Susan Paino

May 21, 20171 min read

Tap Shoes Anyone?

Need a pair of tap shoes? Maybe you should come see me! Many years ago, I began teaching tap dance at a youth theatre, and we didn't want...

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