August 03, 2026 // Franchising.com // Roanoke, VA – Kinderdance International is proud to welcome Amalia Barreiro as the newest member of its growing international franchise family. As the owner of Kinderdance Torino, Amalia will bring Kinderdance's internationally recognized educational dance and movement programs to children and families throughout Torino, Italy.
With a strong background in education and many years of experience working in early childhood settings, Amalia has dedicated her career to helping young children learn, grow, and thrive through creativity, movement, and play. Her passion for children's development, combined with her love of dance and education, makes her an outstanding addition to the Kinderdance family.
Family has always been at the center of Amalia's life and has inspired her commitment to creating meaningful learning experiences for young children. Outside of teaching, she enjoys dancing flamenco, cooking, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.
"I chose a Kinderdance franchise because it perfectly combines my love for education, movement, and child development," said Amalia Barreiro. "I truly believe in Kinderdance's unique approach of teaching children through dance while supporting their physical, cognitive, and social growth. It allows me to make a meaningful impact on my community while doing something I genuinely love."
Kinderdance International CEO Richard Maltese expressed his excitement "We are thrilled to welcome Amalia Barreiro to the Kinderdance International family. Her passion for early childhood education, dedication to helping children succeed, and enthusiasm for creative movement perfectly reflect the values that have guided Kinderdance for more than 45 years. We are excited to see the positive impact she will make on children and families throughout Torino and look forward to supporting her as she builds a thriving Kinderdance program in her community."
Kinderdance is an internationally recognized educational dance, gymnastics, yoga, and movement program designed to teach children ages 2–12 through an engaging curriculum that blends movement with academics. For more than 45 years, Kinderdance has partnered with schools, childcare centers, and community organizations to help children develop confidence, coordination, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.
Parents, schools, and childcare providers interested in learning more about Kinderdance Torino or enrolling in upcoming programs are encouraged to contact Amalia directly.
Founded in 1979, Kinderdance International is a leader in developmental movement education for young children. The company offers research-based programs that integrate dance, gymnastics, music, motor development, and educational concepts into a fun, age-appropriate curriculum. With franchisees serving communities around the world, Kinderdance continues its mission of helping children learn through movement while building confidence, creativity, and a foundation for lifelong success.
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Kinderdance® places emphasis on building self-confidence and self-esteem in children through learning to share, lead, interact and respond to others' needs as well as their own.