Welcome winter: 39th annual Winter Solstice Celebration at St. John the Divine

Come and enjoy the 39th annual Winter Solstice Celebration at St. John the Divine on Dec. 20, 21, and 22.

The 10-piece Paul Winter Consort will be joined by powerhouse gospel singer Theresa Thomason, the 25 dancers and drummers of the Forces of Nature Dance Theatre, and special guests. This event has become New York’s favorite holiday spectacular.

A dazzling extravaganza of music and dance within the awesome space and acoustics of the world’s largest cathedral, the event is a contemporary take on ancient solstice rituals, when people felt a calling to come together on the longest night of the year to welcome the return of the sun and the birth of the new year.

The 39th annual Winter Solstice Celebration, Dec. 20 and 21 at 7:30 pm and Dec. 22 at 2 pm and 7:30 pm. Reservations not required. Tickets $38 general admission ($148 prime reserved; $123 premium reserved; $98 reserved; $58 preferred general admission).

Cathedral of St. John the Divine [1047 Amsterdam Ave. at 112th Street in Riverside, (866) 811–4111; www.solsticeconcert.com].

The Ailey School – First Steps and Bounding Boys

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HudsonWay Immersion School

A pioneer in language immersion since 2005. After school language classes provide a fun and effective way for preschool and elementary children to learn Mandarin or Spanish language skills through project based learning and fun, engaging themes.

Steps on Broadway Youth Programs

<p class="m_6201101365486487057m_1751229968981391907gmail-m-6447730382188674378msonospacing" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">For 40 years, the Youth Programs at the internationally celebrated Steps on Broadway have nurtured young dancers, ages 18 months to 18 years.&nbsp; Whether seeking a fun dance experience or comprehensive pre-professional training, there is a program suited for everyone.&nbsp; Classes include ballet, tap, jazz, theater dance, hip hop, contemporary, modern, pointe and more.&nbsp; Taught by a faculty of internationally-recognized concert, ballet, Broadway and celebrated guest artists, every student is encouraged to discover their artistic uniqueness, deepen their passion for the art form, while growing as dancers and individuals.&nbsp; Classes are offered throughout the academic year and summer. First Steps (ages 18 mos &ndash; 5 yrs) Kids &amp; Teens (ages 6-18 yrs) Pre-Professional Program (ages 7-18 yrs, by audition only)