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830 5th Ave · Central Park, New York

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Youth Skating Skills

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Ice Explorers, Ages 3 & 4

Introductory program for young preschoolers, focuses on gently acquainting young children with the ice and developing coordination in a creative and playful environment. Children in this program will start the class off the ice getting comfortable walking in skates while exploring and learning about the ice and the rink environment.

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First Steps, ages 4-6

First time skaters will be learning basic balance, proper falling and getting up, beginning forward skating and two-foot glides. The Learn to Skate USA curriculum provides beginner skaters with a strong skating foundation.

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First Steps, ages 7+

First time skaters will be learning basic balance, proper falling and getting up, beginning forward skating and two-foot glides. The Learn to Skate USA curriculum provides beginner skaters with a strong skating foundation.

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Skating Skills, Levels 2-4

Students in levels 2 and 3 work on forward skating with momentum, beginning backward skating and stops. Level 4 introduces forward crossovers, edge glides basic turns and much more!

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Jumping Jacks, boys levels 2-5

Jumping Jacks is designed to accelerate completion of the Learn to Skate USA curriculum through a consistent and progressive method of learning the fundamental skating skills all while fostering friendships and forming a club for boys who love to skate.

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Teen Skillz, Ages 13+

Does your teen need to ‘chill-lax’ at the end of the school week? Bring your friends and come make new ones in this fun, social skating program, specifically for the teen set!

Adult Programs

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First Steps for Adult Beginners

It is never too late to learn to skate! Balance beginning forward skating, glides, stops and basic backward movement will be introduced.

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Adult Foundation Skills

Skaters who are already comfortable on their blades will improve technique, agility, and edge usage while learning forward and backward crossovers and basic turns (3-turns and mohawks).

Private Lessons

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Private Lessons

Whatever your level of experience and interest in skating, Wollman Rink has a specialized coach just for you.

PODS

Set up an after-school skating lesson program exclusively for your child and their school friends! POD classes can focus on basic skating skills, figure skating fundamentals, hockey skills or power skating (based on space availability)

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Freestyle Sessions

Freestyle sessions are a great way for figure skaters and ice dancers to practice their skills with fewer people on the ice.