2011 - 12 Season
September 13 - June 10 

Group Adventures

Great add-ons to complete your group experience

When you purchase group tickets to New York City Ballet the adventure is just beginning! Read on for more great ways to enhance your group's experience. For additional information call 212-870-4071 or email  groupsales@nycballet.com today!

Ballet Experience

Private class with a NYCB dancer
In this once-in-a-lifetime experience, young dance students, ages 14 and older with prior ballet experience, have the opportunity to take a thrilling, private, hour-long class taught by a NYCB dancer and piano accompanist.  There’s no better way to learn ballet than from the professionals themselves.

Offered Tues–Sat, at 10:00 AM.  Class sizes are restricted to a minimum of 10 students. Location: Samuel B. & David Rose Building, 165 West 65th Street. Dressing rooms are available. (Non-participating group members may observe at no additional cost) 

Dance Clinic  --  Customized Offering!

Photo © Paul Kolnik

Personalized class and coaching with a NYCB dancer. 
Performance and dance groups are invited inside NYCB for a unique experience.  Following an introductory ballet barre taught by a NYCB dancer, groups are offered the special opportunity to have a Company member observe them perform a routine and provide direction in ballet technique that will help enhance their performances. Call for details.

Offered Mon–Sat, at 10 AM.  Location: Samuel B. & David Rose Building, 165 West 65th Street. Dressing rooms are available. (Non-participating group members may observe at $10 p/p)

Meet the Dancer

Experience ballet from the other side of the footlights

From your NYCB dancer escort, your group will gain insight into the life of a dancer and learn about the performance the group is attending,  interesting moments from the history of both NYCB and our home, the David H. Koch Theater, formerly the New York State Theater. You’ll also have a breathtaking opportunity to view the auditorium from onstage. $8 - $10 

Meet the Musician 

See the music and hear the dance from a musician’s perspective

Join a member of the NYCB Orchestra before the performance for a discussion of music’s integral contribution to the beauty of a ballet performance with a first row view of the orchestra pit and the splendor of the David H. Koch Theater.$8 - $10 

Meet the Dancer and Meet the Musician are Offered Tue–Sun, during repertory season.  Price for groups of 15-19 is $10; groups of 20 or more pay only $8 per person. This pre-performance program begins promptly one and a half hours prior to curtain. Location: David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, 63rd Street and Columbus Avenue.

Dress Makes the Dance  

Behind-the-scenes glimpse into NYCB’s costume shop
Take an exciting look at some of New York City Ballet’s exquisite and intricately detailed costumes, and see how they’re made. NYCB’s Costume Shop Director will guide you on a tour of various locations where costumes are stored and readied for use in performances, while sharing insights on costume design, creation, and maintenance.  $10 

DMTD is offered Mon–Fri, during repertory season; appropriate for ages10 and older. Scheduling is flexible for this pre-performance program. Location: David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, 63rd Street and Columbus Avenue.

Customized Programs

Ask your representative about customized panels, education programs and discounts to NYCB Seminars and Studio Talks. 

New York City Ballet Gift Shop

Just ask and we'll be happy to send 15% discount coupons so your group can enjoy shopping and saving at our Gift Shop. Enjoy shopping at our Gift Shop located on the Promenade Level.  It is open during all performances. (Must request when booking NYCB tickets; some restrictions apply.)

Lincoln Center Tour

Get an inside look at what happens on and off the stages of the world’s leading performing arts center by taking a journey through the venues;  Avery Fisher Hall, David H. Koch Theater, Metropolitan Opera House, and Alice Tully Hall. You might even see part of a rehearsal in progress. Guided tours start from the David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center on Broadway between 62nd and 63rd Streets). Foreign language and Art and Architecture tours available for groups. For reservations, group rates, and tour times, call (212) 875-5350 or visit www.lincolncenter/Atrium.org. For information about American Sign Language tours, call (212) 875-5374.

AROUND NEW YORK CITY

Photo by D. Finnin	The American Museum of Natural History Enjoy nature at its most fascinating, whether it is dinosaurs or outer space. Additional museum options include the new Space Show at the new Hayden Planetarium and much more. The Museum is located at Central Park and 79th St. Call 212- 496-3676.
	MoMA The Museum of Modern Art located in midtown Manhattan is now in its elegant new home designed by architect Yoshio Taniguchi. MoMA's unparalleled collection of modern and contemporary art includes work by such renowned figures as Matisse and Picasso as well as contemporary artists like Cindy Sherman and Gerhard Richter. For group visit information, write groupvisits@moma.org or call 212-708-9685.
Photo © Lissa Martin	The Museum of The City of New York Conveniently located on Museum Mile, the MCNY is housed in a landmark Georgian-style mansion. Its collection contains more than 1.5 million objects that capture the 400-year history of New York City and its people. The MCNY also offers group tours and a wide range of public programs. The Museum is located at 1220 Fifth Ave. Call 212-534-1672 ext. 237.
	Steps on Broadway hums with vibrancy and vitality, and provides the training ground where both the professional and beginner student are able to nurture their talents. Exclusive Private Dance Classes Performance and Audition Workshops Scheduled Classes For detailed information and reservations for Steps Studio, call 212-874-2410. Then end your day of classes with a world-class performance by New York City Ballet. Ballet tickets are booked with NYCB.