Story Dance is a creative movement story hour for children.  Children (along with their parents/caregivers) are invited to dance, play, and use their imaginations to act out a story in this one-hour event led by teaching artist, Susan Paino.

Story Dance is interactive.  At times, everyone will be up and moving.

The program combines natural movement, story-telling with music, games to promote reading-readiness, and discovery time with hands-on materials and music instruments.  The size of the group depends upon the size of the event space.  Formal activities last 45 minutes plus 15 minutes of open play time when everyone is welcome to check out the keyboard, drum, and story dance props.  Stories are created using themes such as animals, space, feelings, make-believe, and every-day-kid-stuff.

Goals and Objectives

· Joy through natural/creative movement, dance, and story-telling

· Practice with listening, responding, taking turns, cooperation, and sharing

· Self-awareness and self-control

· Music appreciation

· Opportunities for self-expression, making choices, and discoveries

To learn more about Susan Paino, visit her website: https://www.susanpaino.com/