The Rink at Rockefeller Center Opens on November 5

The Rink at Rockefeller Center Presented by Coach Opens on November 5

Get ready to twizzle and swizzle! The Rink at Rockefeller Center opens for the season on Saturday, Nov. 5. Channel your inner Olympian and have a great skate while enjoying winter, family and tons of fun at the world-famous rink.

Brought to you in collaboration with Coach, the first presenting sponsor of The Rink, this season’s programming will celebrate the return of ice skating to the Center through March 2023. The festivities kick off next month with the opening of The Rink and also include a bespoke holiday gift shop, a custom hospitality cart serving special treats, and live onsite patch customization for Coach products. Additional information on The Rink’s opening festivities can be found here.

This skating season at The Rink at Rock Center is full of wintry fun options for the entire family. Kids can join the skate school for a group lesson or to reserve private lessons to finesse their skating skills. Those planning to skate their hearts out can purchase a membership to have access to the rink and unlimited skating all season long.

The Rink is available for rent for Special Moments and private events, adding extra magic to those memorable times. Special Moments packages include private proposals as well as other events such as anniversaries, birthdays, or other special occasions.

Tickets to The Rink at Rockefeller Center presented by Coach are on sale now and start at $10 per tot (ages 5 and under) and $20 per child and adult and include skate rental. There is discount pricing available for groups of 10 or more. Beginning in January, New York City residents can get discounted access to unlimited skate sessions starting at $65.

Visit The Rink’s website for more information.

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The Ailey School – First Steps and Bounding Boys

<blockquote style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <div dir="ltr"> <div class="m_-3740164643787738207m_4977048992707393770WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #0070c0;">At The Ailey School, FIRST STEPS offers a structured creative movement curriculum that allows girls (ages 3-6) and boys (age 3), to develop body awareness and control and learn the basics of dance technique. BOUNDING BOYS (ages 4-6) provides a more athletic experience, and an energetic approach to teaching dance skills.</span></p> </div> </div> </blockquote>

Play On! Studios

<p>Play On! Studios offers theater day camps and after-school classes on the UWS that are guaranteed to give kids a summer full of acting, music, and fun they won't soon forget! Young actors will rehearse and perform in a full production, work with professional NYC actors/teaching artists, build up their skills in a nurturing, non-competitive environment and play lots of drama games!</p> <p>Creative Drama Camps are perfect for kids entering grades K-4. Campers will work each week to put on a brand-new show! Each session, they will receive a script, rehearse a production, make a set and costumes, and perform their play. Kids will also play drama games, play outside (weather permitting), and have tons of fun!</p> <p>Musical Theater Camps are aimed at kids entering grades 4-9. In Musical Theater Performance Camp, campers put on a complete musical production in a professional NYC theater! Campers will stretch their skills with drama exercises and games, vocal coaching, field trips, and building a professional set. Our incredible teaching artists and campers come together to put on a truly remarkable show!</p> <p>During the school year, classes are great for beginners or more experienced actors - sing, dance, and put on a play! Whether your child is just starting out, or ready for Broadway, we&rsquo;ve got the class for them. Classes are available for grades PreK-8, after school or on Saturdays! Come play with us.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>