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Performing Arts School Trip To New York

Young student performers will experience the excitement and buzz of the Big Apple’s creative entertainment industry on a Performing Arts school trip to New York.

Take part in workshops on Travelbound’s specially designed school trip itinerary.

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Highlights

01

The excitement of a Broadway Show

02

Tailored Broadway workshops

03

A cruise round the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

04

Skyscraping views from the Empire State Building

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Suggested itinerary

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5
Flight to New York. Flight time approximately 7 hours Airport transfer to your accommodation Arrive at accommodation. Evening meal own arrangements
Breakfast own arrangements Manhattan Highlights guided walking tour (Grand Central Station, Theatre District, 5th Avenue, Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick's Cathedral) Broadway workshop Evening meal own arrangements. Broadway Show
Breakfast own arrangements Broadway workshop Radio City Stage Tour and shopping Evening meal own arrangements. Empire State Building for spectacular views
Breakfast own arrangements Ferry ride to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. 9/11 Memorial Plaza. Airport transfer Overnight flight to the UK
Arrive back in the UK

What's included*

Return flights UK to New York
Airport coach transfer to your accommodation
Accommodation, room only
Insurance
1 teacher place for every 10 students
24/7 support on tour

*Please note, entrance fees where applicable are not included in typical price – contact us for more details

Recommended excursions

01 Broadway Inbound Workshop
02 Broadway Show
03 Radio City stage tour
04 Harlem Gospel Experience Walking Tour
05 On Location Tours NYC Film Workshop
06 Top of the Rock
07 Statue Cruises
08 Empire State Building
09 9/11 Memorial Museum
10 National 9/11 Memorial
11 Metropolitan Museum of Art
12 One World Observatory, One World Trade Center
13 Blue Man Group
14 The Edge, Hudson Yards
15 SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
16 High Line
01 Broadway Inbound Workshop

Students can take on a true Broadway experience. Enjoy a workshop led by Broadway stars located next to the audition studios of Matilda. Enter the world of theatre and discover the theory behind movement on stage.

Half day See on map
02 Broadway Show

The Broadway Theatre District has all the buzz and glitz that you’d expect from America’s answer to the West End. Rounding off the day with dinner and a Broadway show is a typical New York past time and it’s an exciting way for student’s to feel part of the city’s twilight activity.

Evening See on map
03 Radio City stage tour

From the start, Radio City was designed to enchant, built just after the stock market crash of 1929 as a symbol of hope. It is the largest indoor theatre in the world but retains a feeling of intimacy through its grand interiors and extraordinary use of space. New ‘Stage Door’ tours reveal both the theatre history and impressive new technological features.

2 - 3 hours See on map
04 Harlem Gospel Experience Walking Tour

Enjoy a neighbourhood tour of the cultural capital of Black America and experience the soulful sounds of gospel music. Explore the streets of greats like Billie Holiday, Malcolm X, and Michael Jackson while viewing legendary sites like the Apollo Theater, Abyssinian Baptist Church, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Striver’s Row, Hotel Theresa, and much more.

3 hours See on map
05 On Location Tours NYC Film Workshop

Offering students a unique insight into life behind the camera, this workshop is the perfect opportunity to develop the professional skills required to build a career in filmmaking. Students will be able to explore key elements including directing, acting, shooting and editing.

2 - 4 hours See on map
06 Top of the Rock

With views to rival those of the Empire State Building, Rockefeller’s multi-floor observation deck is 70 floors high. A thrilling Plexiglass screen installation shows the construction workers hanging on the high beams, with a chance for you to ‘walk’ across one too, far above the city streets. Exhibits include the history and a model of the building.

1 hour See on map
07 Statue Cruises

Take the Statue Cruise from Battery Park to the Statue of Liberty, one of the world’s most iconic structures and a symbol of freedom and democracy. Continue to Ellis Island and be inspired by the history and stories of the immigrants entering America between 1892-1954. This hop-on, hop-off service allows you to explore at your leisure.

Half day See on map
08 Empire State Building

Built at the peak of the skyscraper craze in 1931, the 1250ft Empire State Building is an Art Deco symbol of NYC. A ride in the express lift to the observatory floors gives students an unrivalled view of the city with outdoor decks and restored original interiors. A handheld device acts as an audio and visual companion with engaging videos, image galleries, quizzes and maps.

2 - 3 hours See on map
9 9/11 Memorial Museum

Documenting September 11, 2001, the museum examines the implications of the events and commemorates the nearly 3,000 men, women and children who died on 9/11 and in the 1993 World Trade Centre bombing. Using multimedia displays, narratives, archives and artefacts, the museum presents powerful accounts of the monumental struggles faced by a nation and the legacy of that day.

1- 2 hours See on map
10 National 9/11 Memorial

The memorial quadrant is a poignant reminder of the 9/11 devastation and an inspiring testimony by citizens to honour those who died. Twin reflecting pools and manmade waterfalls mark the spot where the Twin Towers stood, with the names of everyone lost inscribed into bronze panels around the outside.

1 hour See on map
11 Metropolitan Museum of Art

This vast museum has over two million artworks spanning 5,000 years. It’s one of the most important collections in the world and a fantastic source of inspiration for students of all disciplines. A labyrinth of corridors holds paintings, textiles, ceramics and costume, chronologically reflects global regions in sky-lit spaces and architectural relics

Half day See on map
12 One World Observatory, One World Trade Center

The One World Observatory is located within the One World Trade Center providing unmatched views stretching across Manhattan to New Jersey. Groups will be able to learn about the history of the Trade Center in New York, its history and construction. Free educational material is available for the following subjects: Economics, History, Science, Math and Value Diversity.

1-2 hours See on map
13 Blue Man Group

At the modern BLUEMAX theatre in Potsdamer Platz the Blue Man Group is a unique experience and a great evening entertainment for groups. Berlin is the only place in Europe where the show can be seen.  The show is an upbeat and exciting mix of live music, comedy and visual effects and non-verbal which makes it an ideal choice for international groups.

2 hours See on map
14 The Edge, Hudson Yards

Complement your visit to the Edge with REACH FOR THE SKY, a virtual STEM education Programme. Students take a behind-the-scenes look at amazing innovations of architecture and engineering and learn about the STEM, history, and social impact of this gravity-defying structure through digital resources and a Virtual Field Trip.

 

 

1 hour See on map
15 SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

This unique visitor attraction offers three levels of multi-sensory immersive experiences on the top of the fourth tallest building in Manhattan. Visitors will experience a blend of art installations and technology against the backdrop of the Manhattan skyline. Amazing photo opportunities during the day or at night!

2 hours See on map
16 High Line

This innovative park has been built on an elevated section of a disused railway line in Manhattan’s West Side, 30 foot above street level. This successful urban renewal project saved the railway line from demolition and the surrounding area is now being renovated and gentrified. The High Line offers great views of the Hudson River

1- 2 hours See on map
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Typical accommodation

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West Side YMCA See on map

Why groups like it:

Steps away from the Lincoln Centre, Broadway & the American Museum of Natural History
Close to Central Park
Brilliant access to public transport

Facilities:

Twin bedded bunk rooms; Shared facilities
Large health facility including two indoor pools
24 hour security & free Wi-Fi in lobby

 

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The New Yorker Wyndham Hotel See on map

Why groups like it:

Large iconic Art Deco style building
Great location in Midtown West
Just a few minutes from Penn Station and Madison Square Garden

Facilities

All rooms with private facilities
TV, hairdryer and flat-screen TV
Breakfast and dinner can be arranged at a diner next door (on request)

Performing arts learning outcomes


Subject focus

Students can:

  • Experience learning outside the classroom in another country
  • Develop a range of performance skills in workshops led by professional performers
  • Experience live professional performance
  • Evaluate their own and others’ work
  • Build confidence and learn to value the skills and techniques needed for personal and team success
  • Discover, explore and have fun with fellow students and teachers

Student outcomes

Students will have an opportunity to:

  • Gain performance skills
  • Understand more about the importance of the performing arts industry in New York
  • Gain independence and self-confidence
  • Strengthen existing friendships and make new friends
  • Gain personal organisation skills, co-operation skills and work with others in a variety of environments

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  • 24/7 local help is only ever one phone call away.
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