Sports and leisure activities New York

The Barclays Center is the Brooklyn arena that came into being in 2012. The arena hosts the NBA team Brooklyn Nets (the rivals of the Knicks, who play at Madison Square Garden) but also the hockey team Islanders, rivals of the New York Rangers. Many concerts are also organized there, Beyoncé, MGMT and Bob Dylan are regulars. Jay-Z too, in fact the Brooklyn rapper was the first to perform on the Barclays stage a week after it opened. Until 2013, Jay-Z was also one of the shareholders of the Nets franchise.

Play the movie Fame again while you're in New York! A famous dance hall where some great dancers have come out, but which opens its doors to beginners. Foxtrot, swing, hip-hop, waltz, tango, samba, merengue, mambo, cha-cha-cha, learn to dance in a group or in a private lesson. Hourly, weekly or monthly courses. Whatever your age and level, you will find something to satisfy your desire to move! Reservations are not necessary for all courses, see the "drop-in classes" section.

This rink has the advantage of being much larger in size than those in Bryant Park and Rockefeller Center. Skating in the heart of Central Park with an unobstructed view over the trees of the fantastic buildings of Midtown is simply enchanting! At night, it's almost unreal. The best time to enjoy the rink is when it opens, in late October and mid-November, as well as in the beginning of the year, when the holidays are over and the tourists are fewer... Closing at 2:30 pm on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Here's a fun activity for budding artists: participate in a painting class while sipping as many cocktails as you like to unleash your creativity... The class lasts two hours and usually follows a theme. Your teacher will patiently guide you through all the steps. Materials are provided and, as a bonus, you get to take your work home. Drinks are included in the price and, if you want to snack, the dishes on the menu are extra. Very nice to do with friends.

An open-air rink, not very large, but mythical because it is the backdrop to all the love stories filmed in New York in winter. It is located at the foot of Rockefeller Center, along Fifth Avenue and its decorated holiday windows. There are often many people, the ideal is to go there in the morning as soon as it opens or to stay there until late, when it is dark. A unique experience, to play the romantic under the indulgent gaze of Prometheus.

One of the most renowned dance schools in the world, founded in 1959 by the African-American dancer-choreographer of the same name. There is only one adjective to define its contemporary dance ballets: sublime. The company of 32 dancers tours throughout the United States. In New York, they perform on the stage of the New York City Center. The school offers classes for all levels and ages. Please visit the website to learn more about the school.

This studio offers dance classes for all levels. Ballroom dance, salsa, mambo or paso doble are taught. The specificity of the studio is that it uses the Easy Fred Astaire Way, according to a method recognized by the famous dancer. The idea is to reproduce the grace, the elegance, in short the Fred Astaire style, in the dance steps. Guided by qualified teachers and patient with beginners, you will feel like you are growing wings.

Quaker Ridge Golf Club is a private golf club located in Scarsdale, New York. It is home to the Quaker Ridge Golf Course, as well as numerous other facilities such as tennis courts, a swimming pool and a clubhouse. The club was founded in 1916 and the course was designed by architect Albert Warren Tillinghast. The golf course is considered one of the best in the New York area and has hosted several professional competitions, including the U.S. Open in 1936. The club also has a rich history, with links to the American Revolutionary War and famous members such as composer George Gershwin. Quaker Ridge Golf Club is a popular venue for golf enthusiasts, offering a quality playing experience in a beautiful setting.

The Atlantic Golf Club is a golf club located in Water Mill, New York. The club offers a quality golf course and modern facilities for members and visitors.

Friar's Head is a private golf course located in Baiting Hollow, New York. The course offers an exclusive golf experience in a picturesque setting. Players can enjoy well-maintained fairways and impeccable greens while admiring the natural beauty of the surroundings. To get there from New York City, take the Long Island Expressway East to exit 71, then turn left onto Edwards Avenue and continue for about 4 miles to Sound Avenue. From the Hamptons, take Highway 27 West to Exit 65 North (Route 24 North) and continue on Route 105 to Sound Avenue. From Westhampton airport, take Route 31 to Route 104 North, then Route 105 North to Sound Avenue. From Islip airport, take NY-454 to Highway 27, then County Road 101 North to the Long Island Expressway, then follow signs for Edwards Avenue and Sound Avenue.

Fishers Island Club is a golf club located in Manhattan.

Winged Foot Golf Club is a private golf club located in Mamaroneck, New York, close to New York City. The club has two 18-hole courses, the West Course and the East Course, both designed by A.W. Tillinghast. Both courses have a par of 72. The West Course has hosted six U.S. Opens and one PGA Championship, while the East Course has hosted two U.S. Women's Opens and one U.S. Senior Open. The club is famous for its logo, which is taken from a sculpture in the lobby of the New York Athletic Club in Manhattan.

Located in Tuckahoe, New York, Sebonack Golf Club is a private golf course offering a unique experience for golfers. Designed by Jack Nicklaus and Tom Doak, the course opened in 2006 and is adjacent to the National Golf Links of America and Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. Sebonack Golf Club is situated on 300 acres of land and offers panoramic views of Long Island's Great Peconic Bay and Cold Spring Pond. Golfers can enjoy the scenic beauty while tackling the challenges of the course, with its undulating fairways, expansive bunkers and difficult greens. The club offers a unique golfing experience, unlike that of its illustrious neighbors.

Playing bocce in Brooklyn... and why not, after all? Industry City, a neighborhood that has undergone a lengthy redevelopment project and now boasts many cutting-edge restaurants and shops, is home to Carreau Club. With four bocce courts, a stand that serves drinks and snacks, and a few outdoor tables, it's a particularly pleasant place to be on a sunny summer afternoon. On Monday and Tuesday evenings, the courts are reserved for league players. This is serious stuff!

If you are nostalgic for the rollerskate evenings of the disco years, this is the place to come and surround yourself. During the sunny days, parties with DJs are organized every Friday, with themes sometimes kitschy as well: Saturday Night Fever, Britney Spears, David Bowie, hip-hop from the 1990s.... If you come in disguise, you can take part in the contest for the best costume. Roller skate rental is included in the price, but you can bring your own pair. In winter, the track is transformed into an ice rink.

The Harlem Swing Dance Society focuses on the golden age of swing, particularly the Lindy Hop, a couple's dance that originated in Harlem in the 1920s and can quickly become acrobatic. Classes are open to the public on Tuesday evenings and are free for those under 17. If you haven't found a partner to accompany you, don't worry, couples mix, you won't find yourself alone! A moment of dance and sharing.