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.

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.

Spring 2025 Class Schedule and Descriptions

Ballet Classes with Susan Paino

Saturday/Sabado: March 1-May. 18, 2025

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

Registration/Registración: online with Apollinaire Play Lab at the Riseman Family Theatre at Chelsea Theatre Works

More Spring 2025 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.

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.

Date/Time: Saturday/Sabado 9:30-10:15, March 1-May 18, 2025

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.