Portland, OR · Pop-Up Story Time

Story Time
With A
Ballerina

A free pop-up reading experience bringing magic, movement, and books to Black children all across Portland's parks — one tutu at a time.

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Nai in ballet attire
Meet Your Ballerina

Where Books
Meet Ballet

Hi, I'm Nai — Portland-based dancer, storyteller, and proud girl-dad on a mission to bring the magic of books to our babies across the city.

Every pop-up is free, joyful, and full of goodie bags. Girls are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite fairy or ballerina. I'll be there in full ballet attire, ready to read, dance, and celebrate our kids.

Story Time With A Ballerina is community love made visible — because our melanated babies deserve to see themselves in every beautiful space.

Free
Always & Forever
PDX
Parks All Across Portland
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Full Ballet Attire at Every Pop-Up
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Goodie Bags for Every Child
From Our Pop-Ups

Magic in the Park

Nai reading to children gathered on picnic blankets at a Portland park story time
Story circle under the trees
Ballerina in a pink tutu placing a crown on a little girl in a fairy costume
Crowning our little fairies
Three little girls dressed as ballerinas and princesses smiling in the park
Dressed up & ready to dance
Schedule

Upcoming Pop-Ups

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Pop-ups coming soon to a park near you!

Once events are added, they'll appear right here.

Private Bookings

Princess Character
Parties

Bring a real-life princess to your celebration! Nai will arrive as Princess Tiana — in full costume and character — for story time, dancing, photos, and pure magic your little one will never forget.

Private parties available — birthdays, tea parties, and special celebrations across the Portland area.

Party Pricing

First hour$150
Each additional hour$50
Example: a two-hour party is $200.
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Nai in full ballet attire crowning a little girl at a party
Book Your Party

Invite the
Princess

Tell Nai about your celebration and she'll be in touch to confirm the details and reserve your date.

Request received! Nai will be in touch to confirm your party. 👑
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Let's Connect &
Make Magic

Whether you want to host a pop-up, partner on a community event, or explore a collaboration — use the form to reach out.

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