Kids & Families News

This is the place to turn to discover the new and noteworthy publications, activities, events and programs that will be of interest to adults wishing to explore ballet in a wide variety of ways with the youngsters in their lives. Whether NYCB is in-season or out, on tour or at our summer home in Saratoga Springs, there are sure to be items of interest for those who wish to grow along with New York City Ballet.

Note to Parents: The NYCB Education Department offers a host of programs for schoolchildren of all ages. Click HERE to see the range of in-school and in-theater educational opportunities available to your child’s school. If you find a program of interest, you should contact your school’s arts administrator or your child’s teacher and have them contact the New York City Ballet Education Department at 212-870-4079 (M-F, 10 am – 5 pm) or email us at: njones@nycballet.com.

Photo © Paul Kolnik

NEW DETAILS ON HANDICAPPED ACCESS

The north-south drive between 65th St. and 62nd St. has ceased to be available to vehicular trafffic and, consequently, is unavailable for patron drop-offs under the Terrace of the New York State Theater.  The best option for patrons requiring the use of wheelchairs or with limited mobility is to be dropped off on W. 62nd St. at the west end of the Theater prior to Damrosch Park. Patrons exiting vehicles at this location should then proceed north (toward Lincoln Center Plaza) along the side of the Theater and turn right at the west end of the Terrace to reach the main Lobby entrance.  The traditional Wheelchair Entrance will be accessible one half-hour before the start of performances and can be reached by going west on 62nd St. to  just beyond the loading dock of the New York State Theater and taking a right into the first driveway. At the bottom of the incline, and just inside the facility, is a place to stop the car, disembark passengers needing a wheelchair or other walking assistance, who can then be admitted through the Wheelchair Entrance. A red telephone just to the right of the doorway will permit you to gain access to the building. Security guards will assist drivers to make a u-turn out of this area so they may proceed to park in one of the Lincoln Center or other area garages.

BALLET: A DANCER'S DIARY

Ballet: A Dancer's Diary is a 2007 publication of InnovativeKids that is perfect for children in Grades 1 and up. Written by Elizabeth Bennett, the volume features color photographs by Costas who has regularly photographed all of the world's great ballet companies, including New York City Ballet, for many years. This charming book follows eight-year-old Ella who loves ballet, just like her mother. Ella walks the reader through her mother's scrapbook, giving the reader a glimpse into the life of a real ballerina while sharing many interesting facts about the beautiful world of ballet. The book includes a very special 14" x 11" 48-piece puzzle of the famous Edgar Degas painting École de Danse (The Dance Class). 

NEW LINCOLN CENTER DINING EXPERIENCE

New York City Ballet ticket-holders wishing to have a pre-performance dining experience at the Metropolitan Opera's Grand Tier Restaurant or Outdoor Terrace and Revlon Bar may now do so. The Metropolitan Opera is just steps away from the New York State Theater and provides excellent views of Lincoln Center Plaza when it is at its most exciting--bustling with patrons on their way to wonderful performances of every type and variety. The Grand Tier Restaurant features creative contemporary American cuisine. The Outdoor Terrace and Revlon Bar offer sushi, paninis and a full beverage service that is perfect for light, casual dining. Click  HERE for more information on the Grand Tier Restaurant or call 212-799-3400 to make reservations. Click  HERE for more information on the Outdoor Terrace and Revlon Bar. No reservations are necessary for the Outdoor Terrace and Revlon Bar. Important Note:  Dining at these restaurants opens two hours before the curtain time of that day's performance at the Metropolitan Opera. Curtain times and performance days are different at all of Lincoln Center's constituents. It is important to coordinate the curtain time at your NYCB performance with when you you may or may not be able to secure a reservation at these restaurants. For example, the Metropolitan Opera is traditionally closed on Sundays.