Workshop Info
— Workshop Info —
On this page you’ll find helpful information on daily schedule, location and building information, neighborhood recommendations for your time outside of the studio, as well as some helpful tools. Let’s get started!
Location and Building Information
Amy Novinski Ballet Class is located at 1901 S. 9th Street Unit 615, Philadelphia, PA 19148 in the extraordinary BOK Building in South Philadelphia. The entrance that will serve you best is on 8th Street between Mifflin and Dudley Streets; accessibility entrance is on Mifflin Street.
To access the building tap “Virtual Key” on the directory screen outside the 8th Street or Mifflin Street entrance. Hold up the virtual key (amynovinski.com/virtual-key) when instructed by the directory screen to be let in. Use the EASTERN ELEVATOR to access the studio. When entering via the 8th Street entrance, enter through the dark colored doors on your left and you’ll find the elevator. Amy Novinski Ballet Class is on the 6th floor in Room 615.
For information on street parking and public transportation please visit https://www.amynovinski.com/faq-about-in-person-classes
Free Time Recommendations
Philadelphia is a vibrant city with a fabulous food scene, beautiful public parks, and history around every corner. Here are a few of my favorite spots (places closer to the studio will have an asterisk*) :
Coffee (Must have its own category)
Rival Bros. - 11th and Tasker* https://rivalbros.com
Two Persons - Ground Floor at the Bok Building* https://twopersonscoffee.square.site
La Colombe - Rittenhouse Square https://www.lacolombe.com
Menagerie - Old City http://www.menageriecoffee.com
Food and Drink
Bok Bar - Rooftop at the Bok Building* https://www.bok-bar.com (open seasonally)
Irwin’s Sicilian Restaurant - Rooftop at the Bok Building* https://www.irwinsupstairs.com
Machine Shop Patisserie - Ground Floor at the Bok Building* https://www.machineshopphilly.com
Miles Table - Ground Floor at the Bok Building* https://milestablebok.square.site/
River Twice - Passyunk and Tasker* https://www.rivertwicerestaurant.com
Ember & Ash - Passyunk and Greenwich* https://emberandashphilly.com
Suraya - Fishtown https://surayaphilly.com
Reading Terminal Market - 12th and Arch https://readingterminalmarket.org
Sights and Activities (Google for Detailed Info)
Soak up the beauty : Museums on the Ben Franklin Parkway, including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Rodin Museum, and the Barnes Foundation
Take in some fresh air and people watching : Rittenhouse Square, Washington Square, Schyullkill River Walk
See the birth of the nation : Independence National Historical Park in Old City
“Walking Ghost Tour”; need I say more?
See the city skyline at sunset on a dinner boat tour : “The Spirit of Philadelphia”
Helpful Tools
Zoom Link, just in case you’re unable to join us in person for any reason. Please notify me via email so that I can prepare accordingly. Please email me if this is needed as the Zoom version of class will not always automatically run. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8907533383
Nearby Grocery and Drugstores : Acme (Passyunk and Dickinson); CVS Pharmacy (10th and Reed); Rite-Aid (7th and Dickinson)
Masks are optional.
Water Bottle Filling Stations are available on every floor of the building.
Storage : The Bok building is a converted high school and as such we have lockers aplenty that are available for free use. If it makes your life easier, bring a combination lock to store your ballet gear so you can travel a little lighter outside of the studio.
Dressing Rooms : While no locker rooms exist in the building, there are stall bathrooms available on each floor in addition to larger ADA bathrooms that may provide more security and room for changing in and out of ballet gear. Showers are not available.
To find your workshop schedule, please scroll down to the appropriate workshop. If you find that you have any questions or concerns, please notify me via email novinskiamy@gmail.com We’re so excited to welcome you to the studio, see you soon!