Susan paino
dancer ~ teacher ~ costume designer
Classes for Children
Participation in developmentally appropriate dance activities can help children grow physically, emotionally, socially, and cognitively. Not only do children build skills, but they also discover the art of dance and movement through self-expression, imagination, exploration, and story-telling.
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I lead classes for children ages 3 and up. Dates and locations are listed for each class below.
The Events page lists free family programs held at public libraries and other community spaces.
Fall 2024 Class Schedule and Descriptions
Ballet Classes with Susan Paino
Saturday/Sabado: Oct. 5-Dec. 15, 2024
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Ballet Play/Ballet y Juego (ages/edades 3-5), Sat./Sab. 9:30-10:15
Ballet (ages/edades 5-7), Sat./Sab. 10:30-11:30
Ballet (ages/edades 8-11), Sat./Sab.11:30-12:30
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Registration/Registración: online with Apollinaire Play Lab at the Riseman Family Theatre at Chelsea Theatre Works
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More Fall 2024 Classes with Apollinaire Play Lab include:
Acting, Art, and Play Production/Teatro, Arte, y Play Production/Producción Teatral.
Dance & Yoga Storytime
A fun and creative introduction to dance. In a structured and playful learning environment, children practice movement skills derived from yoga and ballet. Story-telling with books, music, and creative movement enhances the development of self-expression and musicality.​
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Date/Time: TBA
Location: TBA
Ballet Play
Students develop a strong understanding of basic dance concepts and vocabulary through developmentally appropriate exercises and games that emphasize body awareness. Explorations with imagery, music, and stories nurture self-expression, discovery, and making choices.
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Date/Time: Saturday/Sabado 9:30-10:15, Oct. 5-Dec. 15, 2024
Location: Registration/Registración: online with Apollinaire Play Lab at the Riseman Family Theatre at Chelsea Theatre Works
Build-a-Ballet
Creativity and technique are blended in a fun and challenging class that refines musicality, flexibility, balance, and control. Students study basic ballet technique through stories and music explorations, tapping into their creative expression. This class enhances children’s cognitive abilities as they learn and create dance combinations.
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Date/Time: TBA
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