Events

E.g., 09/22/2023

  • New York City Ballet Access Workshop and Performance

    Saturday, September 23, 2023
    11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    Off-campus
    • Arts
    • Music
    Open to the families of the Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center Registration for the September 23rd 2023 event closes on Friday September 15th. The Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center at Columbia University Irving Medical Center is pleased to be hosting a series of access workshops for teens and adults with disabilities and/or movement disorders with New York City Ballet (NYBC). The NYBC Access Programs provide experiences for children and adults with disabilities to interact with the Company. Participants of the workshop will also be able to enjoy complimentary tickets to the NYCB matinee performance that afternoon.  NYCB dancers will guide participants in accessible choreography inspired by the Company's performances, followed by a ballet matinee. Each participant is entitled to receive a total of 2 performance tickets. To receive performance tickets, the individual must participate in the movement workshop. Tickets are non-transferable.  Wheelchair transfer and aisle seating is available. PLEASE NOTE THAT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE SEATING IS NOW AT CAPACITY AND NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR THE SEP 23RD EVENT. Event dates: Saturdays, September 23rd 2023, February 24th, 2024, May 18th, 2024 Registration for the September 23rd 2023 event closes on Friday September 15th. For the September 23rd 2023 event, the performance is of George Balanchine’s Jewels. The program consists of 3 acts (Emeralds, Rubies, Diamonds) and two 20-minute intermissions between the acts. The running time is approximately 2-2.5 hours. Learn more about the performance here. Venue: 70 Lincoln Center, New York, NY 10023 11:00 - 12:15: Movement Workshop, The Samuel B. & David Rose Building, 70 Lincoln Center NYCB Dancers will guide participants in an accessible warm-up and choreography inspired by the performance they will be seeing later that afternoon. Performance tickets will be distributed at the movement workshop check-in. 12:15 - 14:00: Lunch Participants are responsible for their own lunch. You can check out the Lincoln Center area restaurants, or grab a bite to eat at the cafeteria in the lobby of the workshop building. 14:00 - 16:00 NYCB Matinee Performance, David H. Koch Theater, 20 Lincoln Center The lobby spaces open for ticket holders at 13:00. Please arrive at the theater at 1:30pm so you can get settled in your seats and explore the space before the show starts.  To register, please email cpcenter@cumc.columbia.edu. Please state name of participant, number of tickets required for the performance and type of seating required. Photo credit: Rosalie O’Connor

  • Infant Movement Evaluation: Who Can Benefit and What to Expect?

    Thursday, September 28, 2023
    7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Online Event
    • Healthcare
    • College of Physicians and Surgeons
    This webinar is suitable for families, physicians and therapists caring for infants and young children who are experiencing motor delays and movement concerns. There will be an opportunity for Q&A with the presenters. This event is free of charge. For infants with motor development concerns, early assessments can help families identify and understand how to best support their child's ongoing development. In this webinar, the Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center (WFCPC)’s Infant Movement Evaluation Team will share and discuss who can benefit and what to expect from an movement evaluation. The following will be covered: Importance of early detection and intervention How to identify infants who can benefit from a movement evaluation What to expect at the evaluation Follow-up and support services How to make referrals The Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center’s Infant Movement Evaluation Clinic assesses infants and young children with movement concerns and provides guidance on next steps. The clinic is led by Pediatric Neurologist, Jason B. Carmel, MD, PhD and Pediatric Physical Therapist, Lisa Yoon, PT, DPT, PCS, who are experts in the development of young children.  The Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center is a part of Columbia University Irving Medical Center and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Through comprehensive medical care, research, and education programs, we aim to expand knowledge of cerebral palsy and access to care across from infancy to adulthood. www.weinbergcpcenter.org

  • Marilyn R. Lindenauer Distinguished Speaker Series

    Monday, October 30, 2023
    5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
    College of Physicians and Surgeons, 630 W. 168 St., New York, NY 10032 4th Floor
    • College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Please join The Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center for the Marilyn R. Lindenauer Distinguished Speaker Series. This year's lecture will feature Bhooma Aravamuthan, MD, DPhil, who will speak on "Dystonia in Cerebral Palsy: A Story of Variability."  Monday, October 30 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Reception to Follow CUIMC Faculty Club 630 West 168th Street 4th Floor New York City   Now in its 10th year, the annual Lindenauer Lecture invites leading cerebral palsy experts around the world to discuss groundbreaking new ideas and emerging technologies related to the care of cerebral palsy patients.  For more information or questions, please contact Heather Messina at cuimcevents@cumc.columbia.edu or 212-304-7222.

  • New York City Ballet Access Workshop and Performance

    Saturday, February 24, 2024
    11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    Off-campus
    • Arts
    • Music
    Open to the families of the Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center Registration for the February 24th event closes on February 14th. The Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center at Columbia University Irving Medical Center is pleased to be hosting a series of access workshops for teens and adults with disabilities and/or movement disorders with New York City Ballet (NYBC). The NYBC Access Programs provide experiences for children and adults with disabilities to interact with the Company. Participants of the workshop will also be able to enjoy complimentary tickets to the NYCB matinee performance that afternoon.  NYCB dancers will guide participants in accessible choreography inspired by the Company's performances, followed by a ballet matinee. Each participant is entitled to receive a total of 2 performance tickets. To receive performance tickets, the individual must participate in the movement workshop. Tickets are non-transferable.  Wheelchair transfer and aisle seating is available in limited capacity. Venue: 70 Lincoln Center, New York, NY 10023 11:00 - 12:15: Movement Workshop, The Samuel B. & David Rose Building, 70 Lincoln Center NYCB Dancers will guide participants in an accessible warm-up and choreography inspired by the performance they will be seeing later that afternoon. Performance tickets will be distributed at the movement workshop check-in. 12:15 - 14:00: Lunch Participants are responsible for their own lunch. You can check out the Lincoln Center area restaurants, or grab a bite to eat at the cafeteria in the lobby of the workshop building. 14:00 - 16:00 NYCB Matinee Performance, David H. Koch Theater, 20 Lincoln Center The lobby spaces open for ticket holders at 13:00. Please arrive at the theater at 1:30pm so you can get settled in your seats and explore the space before the show starts.  To register, please email cpcenter@cumc.columbia.edu. Please state name of participant, number of tickets required for the performance and type of seating required. Photo credit: Rosalie O’Connor Look out for information on our next workshop on May 18th, 2024 on our website. www.weinbergcpcenter.org  

  • New York City Ballet Access Workshop and Performance

    Saturday, May 18, 2024
    11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    Off-campus
    • Arts
    • Music
    Open to the families of the Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center Registration for the May 18th, 2024 event closes on May 8th, 2024 The Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center at Columbia University Irving Medical Center is pleased to be hosting a series of access workshops for teens and adults with disabilities and/or movement disorders with New York City Ballet (NYBC). The NYBC Access Programs provide experiences for children and adults with disabilities to interact with the Company. Participants of the workshop will also be able to enjoy complimentary tickets to the NYCB matinee performance that afternoon.  NYCB dancers will guide participants in accessible choreography inspired by the Company's performances, followed by a ballet matinee. Each participant is entitled to receive a total of 2 performance tickets. To receive performance tickets, the individual must participate in the movement workshop. Tickets are non-transferable.  Wheelchair transfer and aisle seating is available in limited capacity. Venue: 70 Lincoln Center, New York, NY 10023 11:00 - 12:15: Movement Workshop, The Samuel B. & David Rose Building, 70 Lincoln Center NYCB Dancers will guide participants in an accessible warm-up and choreography inspired by the performance they will be seeing later that afternoon. Performance tickets will be distributed at the movement workshop check-in. 12:15 - 14:00: Lunch Participants are responsible for their own lunch. You can check out the Lincoln Center area restaurants, or grab a bite to eat at the cafeteria in the lobby of the workshop building. 14:00 - 16:00 NYCB Matinee Performance, David H. Koch Theater, 20 Lincoln Center The lobby spaces open for ticket holders at 13:00. Please arrive at the theater at 1:30pm so you can get settled in your seats and explore the space before the show starts.  To register, please email cpcenter@cumc.columbia.edu. Please state name of participant, number of tickets required for the performance and type of seating required. Photo credit: Rosalie O’Connor www.weinbergcpcenter.org