The Rink at Rockefeller Offers New Ways to Enjoy Ice Skating

Temperatures just dropped in New York City, making it the perfect weather to go ice skating! The holiday season in NYC is a great excuse to do all of the touristy activities you usually wouldn’t—the Rink at Rockefeller has some great offerings!

Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes!

This package at The Rink promises the perfect New York City evening during the holidays. Enjoy guaranteed orchestra seating for the classic Christmas Spectacular, along with access to the rink from the VIP Igloo, where you can enjoy hot chocolate and holiday cookies to warm you up. And if you’d like to go all out, you can also get a three-course dinner at one of the rink-side restaurants with a beautiful view of Rockefeller Center.

Breakfast with Santa

Imagine surprising your kids to an early morning trip to the ice skating rink and a visit from Santa! Sit down for a lovely family breakfast where they will pull out all the stops—brioche french toast, applewood-smoked bacon and sausage, freshly squeezed juices, and even a charcuterie table. You can even personalize your experience a bit more with your choice of venue, from the Sea Grill to the Rock Center Cafe, where kids can even get something magical called the “Candy Bar Experience.”

First Skate & Starlight Skate Reservations

If you’re in the process of planning the perfect day this winter season, where better to start or end it than at the Rink at Rockefeller? With these reservations, you can skip the line and go skating at 7am or skate at The Rink until the stroke of midnight.

Afternoon Tea & Skating

If you’re in the mood for a lovely afternoon tea and skating session, this VIP reservation promises a 3:30pm reservation at Rock Center Cafe, where you can eat an assortment of tea sandwiches and gourmet teas from Harney & Sons. It also includes admission to the rink afterwards.

Skating & Dinner or Skating & Lunch Experiences

From January though April, stop by The Sea Grille or the Rock Center Cafe to satisfy your appetite with these three-course meals of celebrity-fare dining. Reservations include general admission access to the rink prior to your dinner reservation, as well as skate rentals.

Ice Skating Season Passes

If you purchase season passes, you can enjoy The Rink all winter long! You get your own permanent locker, unlimited skating time, discounted private lessons, and more. This is definitely a great offer for anyone with a deep passion for ice skating and could be a great holiday gift to your loved one.

Academics West

<p>Academics West is an accredited high-support college preparatory school designed to meet the academic and social-emotional goals of its students. Our unique model allows for each student to benefit from a customized educational experience to ensure they are acquiring the skills necessary to navigate their post-secondary lives whether they attend college or pursue another path to future success. Students can select different tracks to construct the most beneficial program to suit their needs and goals. Unlike conventional education, this innovative model enables students to prepare for an ever-changing world that requires young people to have advanced executive functioning, interpersonal and leadership skills to become independent and resilient adults. &nbsp;</p>

TADA! Youth Theater

<div> <div style="text-align: center;"><strong>TADA! Youth Theater </strong>- Camps &amp; Classes</div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;">Gotta Sing! Gotta Dance! Gotta Act!<br /><br />Join TADA! this fall for after-school and weekend musical theater classes available to students ages 4-12!</div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;">Throughout the semester students will:</div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"><br />ENGAGE IN MUSICAL THEATER TRAINING</div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;">STAY ACTIVE</div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;">LEARN VOCALS &amp; CHOREOGRAPHY TO FUN, UPBEAT BROADWAY SONGS</div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;">RECEIVE INDIVIDUALIZED ATTENTION AND SOLO OPPORTUNITIES</div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;">EXPERIENCE ENSEMBLE-BASED INSTRUCTION BY TWO PROFESSIONAL NYC TEACHING ARTISTS</div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;">MAKE CONNECTIONS WITH NEW FRIENDS!</div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;">Limited spots available! All of our classes take place in person at <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/15+W.+28th+Street?entry=gmail&amp;source=g" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/maps/search/15%2BW.%2B28th%2BStreet?entry%3Dgmail%26source%3Dg&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1726934764446000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0VHbAyCvA7tMsvjssdURPg">15 W. 28th Street</a> (between Broadway &amp; 5th) and culminate in a final sharing for an invited audience.</div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;">Classes Schedule September 28 - December 17, 2024 (10 Sessions)</div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"><br />Mondays:&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;">Mondays, Ages 4-5 | 3:45PM-5:15PM</div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;">Mondays, Ages 6-8 | 3:45PM-5:15PM</div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;">Wednesdays:</div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;">Wednesdays, Ages 8-12 | 4PM-5:30PM</div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;">Saturdays:</div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;">Saturdays, Ages 5-7 | 10AM-11:30AM</div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;">Saturdays, Ages 8-12 | 12N-1:30PM<br /><br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;">Class Descriptions:</div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;">AGES 4-5, MUSICAL THEATER MINIS:</div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;">Creativity takes center stage! In this upbeat, high-energy class, your Musical Theater Mini will learn new introductory skills in the areas of singing, dancing, and acting. Each session, students participate in fun, creative-play activities as well as learn vocals and choreography to popular Broadway songs.&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"><br />AGES 5-7, 6-8 JAZZY JUNIORS and AGES 8-12, RISING STARS: This class offers the perfect blend of musical theater exploration and fun theater games to keep kids creative and active all semester long! Each session, students participate in musical theater training as well as learn vocals and choreography to popular Broadway songs.&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;">REGISTER TODAY!<br /><br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;">Link:&nbsp;<a href="https://tadatheater.com/education-overview/fall-classes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://tadatheater.com/education-overview/fall-classes/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1726934764446000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0H9gU2AKJIVibL0qw-2lOn">https://tadatheater.com/<wbr />education-overview/fall-<wbr />classes/</a><br /><br /></div> </div> <div> <div dir="ltr" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div>&nbsp;</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

The Music Institute of Long Island

<p dir="ltr">Established in 1990, the Music Institute of Long Island (MILI) is a classical music school staffed by exceptional instructors from many of the most prestigious conservatories and graduate music schools in the United States and Europe. Long Island&rsquo;s foremost musical academies, its instrumental programs include violin, viola, cello, piano, flute, clarinet, saxophone and voice classes. MILI has been voted # 1 BEST MUSIC SCHOOL Consistently.&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">They teach the Traditional, Suzuki, and ABRSM methods. Students participate in All-National, All-Eastern, All-State, youth orchestras, and score highly in NYSSMA and Royal Academy Music Festivals. First prize winners of competitions earn solos at Carnegie Hall and with orchestras. MILI offers Fall/Spring semesters plus Summer Sessions. Semesters include 15-17 weeks of private lessons, solo recitals with a final GALA Concert featuring chamber music.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>About the Directors: Carol &amp; Geri Kushner:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">The sisters are violinists, violists, chamber coaches &amp; performers. They believe in instilling the love of music, &nbsp;fostering proficiency, success, confidence &amp; believe all MILI students achieve success.</p> <p dir="ltr">Degrees BM, MM (+), K-12 certifications, attended Manhattan School of Music, Queens College &amp; Stonybrook University.They have been adjunct professors at Syracuse University, Aaron Copland School of Music Pre-College &amp; Five Towns Colleges, Stonybrook University &amp; have taught in L.I. public schools.</p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-e9f5dcc8-7fff-2ad2-edea-98d61c367d72"></span></p>