Storytelling through Movement
Downtown Bala Vihar - Dance Program

Jan 24, 2026 - Mar 21, 2026

02:30 PM - 03:30 PM EST

Saturday

7 Sessions

$175.00 per student

Location: Location sent to registered attendees

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Chinmaya Mission New York

Description:

Storytelling through Movement

In Bala Vihar, we learn beautiful stories that carry lessons of devotion and culture. This class is a way to live out those stories through dance and movement, so they stay with us forever.

No prior dance experience is required! This class is open to all, from our enthusiastic 2nd Graders to our curious and fun-loving parents! The emphasis is on expression, communication, and confidence, not on technical dance steps. Students will learn to share devotion and values through movement while building confidence and creativity they can carry into daily life.

Details:

Time: Saturdays, 2:30 – 3:30 PM
Location: Chelsea, NYC (Details provided after registration)
Dates: Jan 24, Jan 31, Feb 7, Feb 21, 28, Mar 14, Mar 21 (8 classes)
Ages: 7 years and older
Donation: $175
Open only to 25/26 CM Downtown Bala Vihar Families

Session Dates: 01/24/2026, 01/31/2026, 02/07/2026, 02/21/2026, 02/28/2026, 03/14/2026, 03/21/2026

Additional Information:

About the Teacher:

Chinmayee Balabhadrapatruni is a Kuchipudi dancer trained under Guru Smt. Mrinalini Sadananda and Dr. Sathyapriya Ramana, both disciples of Padma Bhushan Guru Vempati Chinna Satyam. She has completed her Master’s in Kuchipudi and has over five years of teaching experience in Virginia. Chinmayee has performed as a lead dancer at prestigious venues including the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Sri Shiva Vishnu Temple, and across multiple cities in India. A life-long Bal Vihar student, she is passionate about using the arts to imbibe devotion, celebrate Indian culture, and inspire confidence, storytelling, and charisma in daily life.

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