Skaters' Ballet by Helen Tamiris

Staged from the film of the movie Up in Central Park, with additional research in Helen Tamiris' papers in the Jerome Robbins Dance Collection of the New York Public Library. Performed by Montclair State Universty students on campus and also at the Theatre of St. Jean in the "Lighten Up" concert produced by Audrey Ross, 2026

"From the opening number, The Skaters Ballet, a reimagining from the 1948 musical comedy film, Up in Central Park, it’s clear that pure enjoyment is the expectation. Even the opening image, a Currier and Ives print of 'Central Park-Winter—The Skating Pond'- is a nostalgic delight and comes to life with the dancers."

-- Mari S. Gold, https://tandbontheaisle2.wordpress.com/2026/04/16/good-times/ (2026)

"The Skaters’ Ballet wafts in nostalgia, and is a prime example of how dances were choreographed for Broadway musicals in the 1940’s and also in movie musicals. There is a whole sense of community in this short piece of choreography – and also representing a more innocent time."

--Marc Kappel, News Notes Dance Blog (2026)