Fall class registration opens Tuesday. June 2.
Ice Skating Classes for Kids & Adults in NYC
Explore youth & adult skating class options in NYC at Chelsea Piers New York, enhancing a skater's skill and confidence on the ice.
Adult Basic Skills Level 1 (60min)
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Our Adult Skating School caters to all levels, from novices to experienced skaters, with classes based on the learn-to-skate USA curriculum.
Adult Basic Skills Level 1 introduces beginner skaters to the fundamentals of skating. Skaters learn in a supportive group environment led by expert coaches. Skaters are introduced to falling and recovery, forward marching, forward two-foot glides, one forwrad swizzle and one backward swizzle, dips and snowplow stops. This is the perfect beginner class to master the basics.
Adult Basic Skills Level 2
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Adult skaters that have completed Adult 1 will continue to work on the basic skating skills and build more confidence on the ice.
In the next level of Adult Basic Skills, skaters learn forward skating across the ice, forward one-foot glides, forward slalom, backward skating, backward swizzles, two-foot turns in place.
Class Breakdown: 7:00pm-7:20pm Warm-up, 7:20pm-7:50pm Group Class, 7:50pm-8:20pm Free Skate.
Makle-up Class: Monday, June 8th
Adult Basic Skills Level 2 (30min)
Ice Skating ·
Our Adult Skating School caters to all levels, from novices to experienced skaters, with classes based on the learn-to-skate USA curriculum.
In the next level of Adult Basic Skills, skaters learn forward skating across the ice, forward one-foot glides, forward slalom, backward skating, backward swizzles, two-foot turns in place.
Adult Basic Skills Level 2 (60min)
Ice Skating ·
Our Adult Skating School caters to all levels, from novices to experienced skaters, with classes based on the learn-to-skate USA curriculum.
In the next level of Adult Basic Skills, skaters learn forward skating across the ice, forward one-foot glides, forward slalom, backward skating, backward swizzles, two-foot turns in place.
Adult Basic Skills Level 3
Ice Skating ·
Adult skaters who have completed Adult level 2 will focus on learning how to skate on their edges in preparation to start forward crossovers and moving two foot turns.
In Adult 3, skaters focus on techniques including forward stroking with proper blade use, forward half-swizzle pumps, moving forward to backward and vice versa two-foot turns, backward skating into a long glide, forward chasses on a circle and backward snowplow stops.
Class Breakdown: 7:00pm-7:20pm Warm-up, 7:20pm-7:50pm Group Class, 7:50pm-8:20pm Free Skate.
Makle-up Class: Monday, June 8th
Frequently Asked Questions
At Chelsea Piers Sky Rink, kids can start ice skating lessons at a very young age, with programs available for children as young as 3 years old. Starting early is a wonderful way to build balance, coordination, and confidence on the ice in a fun, supportive setting.