Family Saturdays
For children ages 5+
Event Dates
Join us for these exciting one-hour interactive presentations featuring excerpts from New York City Ballet's diverse repertory performed by Company dancers and members of the NYCB Orchestra.
Megan Fairchild, Principal Dancer and Family Saturdays Creative Director, hosts the programs, offering insight on choreography, music, and dancers. Family Saturdays are the perfect introduction to NYCB and the world of classical dance!
2023-24 Season Events
December 23, 2023
A NUTCRACKER ADVENTURE
Join Marie and the Nutcracker on their magical journey to the Land of Sweets. Experience the intricate costumes, candy-colored sets, iconic music, and beautiful choreography of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® as we explore highlights from this holiday classic.
March 2, 2024
BALLET BY THE NUMBERS
From the three playful sailors in Fancy Free to the six waltzing ballerinas of The Concert, there are unlimited ways to discover numbers at the ballet. Join us as we count our way through the world of New York City Ballet from one to ten and everything in between.
June 1, 2024
A MAGICAL MIDSUMMER
Feuding fairy kingdoms, quarreling couples, and a troupe of bumbling actors become entangled in a magical forest and at the center of it all: a mischievous elf named Puck. Come along as we explore George Balanchine’s beloved ballet inspired by Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
TICKET PRICING
Orchestra and First Ring / $38 per person
Second through Fourth Ring / $25 per person
NYCB Members at the Fellow level and higher receive special pricing to Family Saturdays. Please contact members@nycballet.com to purchase tickets.
Please note that tickets are required for infants, children, and adults.
LOCATION
David H. Koch Theater
Enter via Lobby
West 63rd Street and Columbus Avenue
