“We did Winter Dreams and Summer Dreams and Alma really loves your program. She loves the friends she’s made. I can see her confidence growing on and off the ice. ”
- 2026 Winter Dreams Parent
Winter Dreams FAQs
Everything families need to know before getting on the ice.
Program Experience
What will my child learn?
Students learn and practice figure skating skills
through instruction on the ice. Go fit and the edge classes are taught before on ice instruction. Through the FSH Creed,
they also explore confidence, perseverance, and leadership.
What is the FSH Creed?
The FSH Creed is a set of affirmations that encourages
students to believe in themselves and their potential.
It helps connect their experience on the ice with life
skills such as confidence, perseverance, and leadership. Our Creed encourages students to believe in themselves,
persevere through challenges, and embrace their potential
as leaders.
I am bold and beautiful.
I am confident and strong.
I NEVER GIVE UP.
In life, like on ice, when I fall,
I GET BACK UP.
I am the dreams of women past.
I am the hope of those to come.
I shine bright like a star.
I work hard like a pro.
I have the heart of a champ.
I was born to be a leader.
I am Figure Skating in Harlem.
Are skates and equipment provided?
Yes. Skates and skating equipment are provided.
Contact our registration team with any questions
about equipment or what to bring.
How are students grouped for skating?
Students are grouped by skating level so they can
receive instruction appropriate to their experience
and build their skills.
How is Winter Dreams different from I Can Excel?
Winter Dreams meets once a week on Saturday mornings
for skating and life skills through the FSH Creed.
I Can Excel is a multi-day after-school program that
combines skating with academics and leadership programming.
Program Basics & financial aid
When does the season run?
Winter Dreams runs from December through March.
Exact dates and holiday breaks for the 2026–27
season will be announced.
Is financial aid available?
Need-Based financial assistance is available - inquire with our team. There is a $25 early bird discount for families who register by November 13.
Application & Enrollment
Is the interest form the same as an application?
No. The interest form lets us know you are interested and will add you to the contact list for when applications open. It is not an
application and does not enroll your child in the program.Families who submit an interest form will be notified
when applications open. You will then need to complete
the Winter Dreams application.
Who can help me with registration?
Our registration team can help with questions about
applying and enrollment. Email
registration@figureskatinginharlem.org
or call
(646) 698-3440.
Interested in Winter Dreams?
Complete the Interest FormHave a question we didn’t answer? Call (646) 698-3440 or email our team.