Drama & Performing Arts Trips To New York

Broadway Show

Give your students an experience to remember by arranging a trip to a Broadway show. They’ll really go home with the ‘WOW’ factor. Current popular shows are Lion King, Wicked, Disney’s Aladdin, Chicago, Hamilton and Back to the Future.

We can arrange tickets for a range of popular shows, both on and off Broadway. Our advice is to keep your choices and budget flexible, prices can get high for popular shows. 

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Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation Classes and Tours

This visit is not to be missed for Dance groups in New York particularly as some students will be studying 'Alvin Ailey' as part of their A levels. The Ailey Studios is the largest facility dedicated to dance in New York offering a wide range of group options.

Private Group Classes can accommodate up to 50 participants. You can choose the technique you like and select either a 60 minute  or 90 minute private classes. 'Horton'  is by far the most popular technique chosen by student groups, as it is a signature technique of the Ailey organisation and each class features live percussion. Hip-Hop and West African are also very popular techniques for groups as well

All techniques offered: Ballet, Horton, Graham-based Modern, Dunham, Jazz (Classical & Theatre), Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Salsa, West African*, Afro/Caribbean*, Samba/Afro Brazilian*, Capoeira. 

Private Building Tours are approximately 45 -60 minutes long, and showcase the  studio and administrative spaces, as well as Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation’s archived artwork and photographs. Groups get an in depth look at the legacy of Alvin Ailey and the history of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. The Ailey Studios at the Joan Weil Center for Dance is one of the largest facilities dedicated to dance in the US. 

Class Observations allow groups to watch the last 30 minutes of Professional Division Classes. Groups over 10 students will be split among classes during the same time frame.

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New York Theatre Workshops

Offer your students an unparalleled opportunity to dive into the world of theatre with New York Theatre Workshops. These sessions, tailored to young aspiring artists, are conducted by industry veterans specialising in a wide array of theatrical disciplines.

Why take part in our New York Theatre Workshops?

• Diverse techniques: Learn from workshops focusing on acting methods, character development, dance, songwriting, vocal techniques, audition coaching, choreography, improvisation, and thematic content.
• Meet the artist: Interact with Broadway's finest, including actors, directors, choreographers, casting directors, and agents. Gain insight into the professional world of theatre through their experiences and advice.
• Theatre games: Engage in acting exercises and theatre games designed to spark creativity, spontaneity, and teamwork in a fun, supportive environment.
• Enter acting: Focus on building trust in one’s talent and finding the truth of the moment through imaginative exercises.
• Quick wits: Explore the fundamentals of improvisation, developing flexibility, concentration, spontaneity, and confidence.
• Wanted: Experienced actor: Receive valuable advice from casting directors on how to stand out in auditions and navigate the acting industry.
• Let’s get technical: Learn about the technical aspects of theatre production from Broadway's stage managers and set designers.
• Stage combat: Participate in a workshop that teaches the art of choreographed combat, emphasising safety and collaboration.

Ready to inspire and educate your students, offering them a glimpse into the world of professional theatre?

Enquire about this trip

Broadway Show

Give your students an experience to remember by arranging a trip to a Broadway show. They’ll really go home with the ‘WOW’ factor. Current popular shows are Lion King, Wicked, Disney’s Aladdin, Chicago, Hamilton and Back to the Future.

We can arrange tickets for a range of popular shows, both on and off Broadway. Our advice is to keep your choices and budget flexible, prices can get high for popular shows. 

Enquire about this trip

Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation Classes and Tours

This visit is not to be missed for Dance groups in New York particularly as some students will be studying 'Alvin Ailey' as part of their A levels. The Ailey Studios is the largest facility dedicated to dance in New York offering a wide range of group options.

Private Group Classes can accommodate up to 50 participants. You can choose the technique you like and select either a 60 minute  or 90 minute private classes. 'Horton'  is by far the most popular technique chosen by student groups, as it is a signature technique of the Ailey organisation and each class features live percussion. Hip-Hop and West African are also very popular techniques for groups as well

All techniques offered: Ballet, Horton, Graham-based Modern, Dunham, Jazz (Classical & Theatre), Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Salsa, West African*, Afro/Caribbean*, Samba/Afro Brazilian*, Capoeira. 

Private Building Tours are approximately 45 -60 minutes long, and showcase the  studio and administrative spaces, as well as Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation’s archived artwork and photographs. Groups get an in depth look at the legacy of Alvin Ailey and the history of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. The Ailey Studios at the Joan Weil Center for Dance is one of the largest facilities dedicated to dance in the US. 

Class Observations allow groups to watch the last 30 minutes of Professional Division Classes. Groups over 10 students will be split among classes during the same time frame.

Enquire about this trip

New York Theatre Workshops

Offer your students an unparalleled opportunity to dive into the world of theatre with New York Theatre Workshops. These sessions, tailored to young aspiring artists, are conducted by industry veterans specialising in a wide array of theatrical disciplines.

Why take part in our New York Theatre Workshops?

• Diverse techniques: Learn from workshops focusing on acting methods, character development, dance, songwriting, vocal techniques, audition coaching, choreography, improvisation, and thematic content.
• Meet the artist: Interact with Broadway's finest, including actors, directors, choreographers, casting directors, and agents. Gain insight into the professional world of theatre through their experiences and advice.
• Theatre games: Engage in acting exercises and theatre games designed to spark creativity, spontaneity, and teamwork in a fun, supportive environment.
• Enter acting: Focus on building trust in one’s talent and finding the truth of the moment through imaginative exercises.
• Quick wits: Explore the fundamentals of improvisation, developing flexibility, concentration, spontaneity, and confidence.
• Wanted: Experienced actor: Receive valuable advice from casting directors on how to stand out in auditions and navigate the acting industry.
• Let’s get technical: Learn about the technical aspects of theatre production from Broadway's stage managers and set designers.
• Stage combat: Participate in a workshop that teaches the art of choreographed combat, emphasising safety and collaboration.

Ready to inspire and educate your students, offering them a glimpse into the world of professional theatre?

Enquire about this trip

Empire State Building

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Standing at a total of 1454 feet, The Empire State was the world's tallest building for 40 years, from its completion in 1931. 

Located in the centre of Midtown Manhattan, the 86th and 102nd floor observatories provide unforgettable 360° views of New York City and beyond.

Sixteen floors above the 86th Floor Observatory, the Empire State Building’s Top Deck provides the most spectacular views of the city. From here, this is where Central Park comes into full view and on a clear day, you can see beyond the skyscrapers up to eighty miles away.

Why visit the Empire State Building?

• Breath-taking views
• Iconic landmark
• Perfect photo opportunities 
• And more!

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Midtown Manhattan Guided Walking Tour

As always the best way to get around and see a city is on foot, especially when looking at it from a historical perspective. A Midtown Manhattan walking tour during your business studies school trip to New York is the best way to see some iconic sights in a very short time. You tour can include Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue, 42nd street, Central Park and Times Square or can be tailored to suit your choices.

Tour highlights

The destinations of your tour can be tailored to suit your needs, with many iconic landmarks to choose from, such as:

• Empire State Building
• Rockefeller Center
• Fifth Avenue
• 42nd street
• Central Park
• Times Square
• And more!

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Downtown Manhattan & Financial District Guided Walking Tour

This tour of Lower Manhattan includes visits to some of the most famous financial areas of New York City. On a business studies trip to New York, your students will get the chance to experience the energy and excitement of one of the world’s foremost financial hubs first-hand.

Tour highlights

The destinations of your tour can be tailored to whatever is of interest to you and your students, with many iconic landmarks to choose from, such as:

• Wall Street
• New York Stock Exchange
• Battery Park
• The Charging Bull and Fearless Girl statues
• 9/11 Memorial
• Oculus
• Trinity Church
• One World Observatory

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Top of the Rock

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The observation deck at the top of the Rockefeller Center provides a unique 360-degree view of New York, including the Empire State Building.

Why visit the Rockefeller Center?

• See historic art and architecture
• Observe New York City in 360 degrees, from the pinnacle of the Rockefeller Center’s 70 floors
• During winter months, ice skate at the world-famous and iconic rink
• Get a unique look at the landmark building in the Rockefeller Center Tour

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Ellis Island Immigration Museum & Statue of Liberty Cruise

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Two fantastic visits in one! Your island cruise allows you to hop off at the Statue of Liberty Monument - the first sight for millions of immigrants, and then Ellis Island itself. The fascinating museum holds the history of the 12 million immigrants who passed through the old immigration centre. Today, the descendants of those immigrants account for almost half of the American people. A 45-minute audio tour, invites visitors to relive the immigrant experience as if they were the "new arrival."

Why visit the Ellis Island Immigration Museum & Statue of Liberty Cruise?

• Learn about your own history
• Widen your cultural understanding
• Witness these dual symbols of freedom and hope in real life
• And more!

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Empire State Building

• View on Map

Standing at a total of 1454 feet, The Empire State was the world's tallest building for 40 years, from its completion in 1931. 

Located in the centre of Midtown Manhattan, the 86th and 102nd floor observatories provide unforgettable 360° views of New York City and beyond.

Sixteen floors above the 86th Floor Observatory, the Empire State Building’s Top Deck provides the most spectacular views of the city. From here, this is where Central Park comes into full view and on a clear day, you can see beyond the skyscrapers up to eighty miles away.

Why visit the Empire State Building?

• Breath-taking views
• Iconic landmark
• Perfect photo opportunities 
• And more!

Enquire about this trip

Midtown Manhattan Guided Walking Tour

As always the best way to get around and see a city is on foot, especially when looking at it from a historical perspective. A Midtown Manhattan walking tour during your business studies school trip to New York is the best way to see some iconic sights in a very short time. You tour can include Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue, 42nd street, Central Park and Times Square or can be tailored to suit your choices.

Tour highlights

The destinations of your tour can be tailored to suit your needs, with many iconic landmarks to choose from, such as:

• Empire State Building
• Rockefeller Center
• Fifth Avenue
• 42nd street
• Central Park
• Times Square
• And more!

Enquire about this trip

Downtown Manhattan & Financial District Guided Walking Tour

This tour of Lower Manhattan includes visits to some of the most famous financial areas of New York City. On a business studies trip to New York, your students will get the chance to experience the energy and excitement of one of the world’s foremost financial hubs first-hand.

Tour highlights

The destinations of your tour can be tailored to whatever is of interest to you and your students, with many iconic landmarks to choose from, such as:

• Wall Street
• New York Stock Exchange
• Battery Park
• The Charging Bull and Fearless Girl statues
• 9/11 Memorial
• Oculus
• Trinity Church
• One World Observatory

Enquire about this trip

Top of the Rock

• View on Map

The observation deck at the top of the Rockefeller Center provides a unique 360-degree view of New York, including the Empire State Building.

Why visit the Rockefeller Center?

• See historic art and architecture
• Observe New York City in 360 degrees, from the pinnacle of the Rockefeller Center’s 70 floors
• During winter months, ice skate at the world-famous and iconic rink
• Get a unique look at the landmark building in the Rockefeller Center Tour

Enquire about this trip

Ellis Island Immigration Museum & Statue of Liberty Cruise

• View on Map

Two fantastic visits in one! Your island cruise allows you to hop off at the Statue of Liberty Monument - the first sight for millions of immigrants, and then Ellis Island itself. The fascinating museum holds the history of the 12 million immigrants who passed through the old immigration centre. Today, the descendants of those immigrants account for almost half of the American people. A 45-minute audio tour, invites visitors to relive the immigrant experience as if they were the "new arrival."

Why visit the Ellis Island Immigration Museum & Statue of Liberty Cruise?

• Learn about your own history
• Widen your cultural understanding
• Witness these dual symbols of freedom and hope in real life
• And more!

Enquire about this trip