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Autism-Friendly Access Workshops

For children ages 4-12 with autism and other sensory needs

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Join the artists of New York City Ballet in these movement workshops designed especially for children with autism and their families.

During these one-hour events, children will be guided in a ballet-based warm-up and choreography inspired by a featured ballet being performed this season. Workshops feature live piano accompaniment and a designated quiet space will be available. A visual story will be sent prior to the event to give your child advance notice of what will be happening during the workshop.

No prior dance experience is necessary and siblings are encouraged to participate.

INSTRUCTOR SCHEDULE

Dancer instructors for each Access Workshop will be announced here the week before each workshop takes place. Instructors are subject to change.

TICKET PRICING

$8 per participating child. Please note that accompanying family members/caretakers do not need a ticket to attend. 

Once registered, you will be asked to complete a brief questionnaire providing more information on how we can best meet the needs of your child.

ATTIRE

Clothing that is comfortable to move in. Ballet shoes, sneakers, socks are optional.

LOCATION

New York City Ballet Rehearsal Studios
Samuel B. & David Rose Building, 7th Floor
165 West 65th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam

A workshop participant works on a coloring activity while waiting for the workshop to begin.

© Rosalie O’Connor

Young dancers follow along in a ballet warm-up.

© Rosalie O’Connor

Soloist Olivia MacKinnon leads participants in a ballet warm-up.

©Rosalie O’Connor

NYCB Teaching Artists and Advanced Students from the School of American Ballet serve as Buddies during the workshop, offering support and guidance.

© Rosalie O’Connor

Soloist Brittany Pollack teaches choreography inspired by The Sleeping Beauty.

© Rosalie O’Connor

NYCB Soloist Olivia MacKinnon leads dancers in choreography inspired by George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®.

©Rosalie O’Connor

The workshop closes with a gentle stretch and cool-down.

©Rosalie O’Connor

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