It’s a Carnival of Animals at PS 166

It’s a carnival … of animals at PS 166 on Oct. 5.

Performed by PS 166 parents Jihea Park, Claudia Knafo, Bruno Eicher, Kari Docter and friends from the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, “The Carnival of the Animals” is one of the most famous pieces by French composer Camille Saint-Saens. This timeless children’s classic is brought to life alongside the verses of Ogden Nash, which will be read by Derek Bruun. The show features a variety of instruments, each depicting a different animal, from the royal lion to the graceful swan, and is suitable for children 4 and older. The lions, the donkeys, the hens and kangaroos “all come together in a perfect harmony of poetry and music.”

“The Carnival of the Animals,” on Oct. 5 from 4:30 to 5:30 pm. Tickets are $15 adults, $10 children.

PS 166 [132 W. 89th St., between Columbus and Amsterdam avenues on the Upper West Side; www.ps166.org].

Athletic Association of Yorkville Youths

Serving the families and children of NYC for over 50 years with high-quality recreational activities that foster life-lessons which empower young people to succeed beyond sports. Our programs encourage positive attitudes and growth through teamwork and sportsmanship, attendance, fair play, respect, hard work, integrity and fun. Your child can participate in clinics and leagues in such sports as baseball, basketball, flag-football, lacrosse, soccer, hockey, wrestling, track, and tennis. We also offer weekly dodgeball tournaments, drama and musical theater workshops, and after school programs.

Chickenshed NYC

Chickenshed is an inclusive theatre company that began in the UK in 1974. Chickenshed NYC is a young organization bringing that same ethos and unique methodology to the USA. Chickenshed&rsquo;s mission is to create entertaining and outstanding theatre that celebrates diversity and inspires positive change. Chickenshed's model of Inclusive Theatre is based in the belief that everyone can flourish when everyone is included. At Chickenshed everyone is welcome, everyone is valued, and together we produce remarkable theatre. We want to break down barriers between people to create a world without labels and where differences no longer divide. At Chickenshed, support is given to those who need it, and given by those who can . We believe that creative activities, self-expression and performance should be available to anyone who has the desire, no matter their background or circumstances. We know that when everyone has the opportunity to shine, amazing things happen. Chickenshed NYC provides programming for little ones, children and youth through semester-long activities and performances.

The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center

The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center offers year-round, community-based dance and music programming in a fully inclusive and nurturing environment, located in the heart of the Brooklyn Cultural District. The School&rsquo;s diverse and professional faculty provides progressive and non-competitive instruction with all of our classes accompanied by live music. Though we are a non-recital school, there are opportunities for students to perform and for parents to see their dancers in action.