Sports and leisure activities New York (Manhattan)

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.

Fishers Island Club is a golf club located in Manhattan.

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.

Even more beautiful than the ice rink at Rockefeller Center, there's the one in Bryant Park! In this island of greenery surrounded by buildings and bordered by the magnificent New York Public Library, you can skate to the sound of Frank Sinatra, Barbara Streisand and even Edith Piaf! Here too, there is a Christmas tree decorated with a thousand decorations. And after so much effort, take advantage of the Christmas market in the park to enjoy a good cinnamon hot chocolate or mulled wine. There are people, but the setting is simply magical.

The Baila Society has two branches in Manhattan to teach you how to salsa dance! The big advantage is that you don't have to register year-round or even book your place in advance. Just go to the course that interests you, whatever your level. Beginners are always welcome and can compete with experienced dancers. The other plus is that it is not necessary to come with a partner, you will always find one on site.