USA - West Coast Arts

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                      USA - West Coast Arts
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                      USA - West Coast Arts
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                      USA - West Coast Arts

The Concept

Los Angeles is the centre of the entertainment industry, and a glittery mecca for anyone captivated by film and performance. This 10-day tour offers a fascinating glimpse of the magic and mystery of Hollywood, with a behind-the-scenes walking tour, performing arts workshops in dance or acting, and a visit to Universal Studios where students will experience the special effects behind many of the blockbusters today. Students will also take part in a Disney Youth Performing Arts Education Program, and there’s also the option to visit Disneyland or the Disney California Adventure Park. There’s also time for students to experience LA culture, food and shopping.

This tour has been specifically designed for secondary school students of performing arts. Drama, dance and musical theatre students will gain inspiration, experience and improve skills in a number of focused workshops. Performing groups will get the chance to test the response of the American Audience.

Itinerary Day By Day

DAY 1 AUSTRALIA – LOS ANGELES

Check in for your flight to Los Angeles, California. After exiting customs at LAX Airport, you will be met and shown to your coach. Enjoy a five hour guided coach tour of LA’s famous sites, including movie star homes. This afternoon, check in to your accommodation in Anaheim, walking distance from Disneyland resort.

DAY 2 ANAHEIM (B)

After breakfast, take the shuttle bus to the Disneyland Resort and start using your two-day Park Hopper Ticket. Today, you will also take part in a Disney Youth Performing Arts Education Program. Choose from a wide range of drama, dance, musical theatre or costume workshops. You even have the option of performing as a group at Disneyland!

DAY 3 ANAHEIM (B)

After breakfast, take the shuttle bus to the Disneyland Resort and continue using your Park Hopper Ticket to explore either Disneyland or Disney California Adventure Park. Once again, you will have the unique opportunity to gain invaluable experience, participating in a Disney Performing Arts workshop, under the guidance of entertainment professionals.

DAY 4 ANAHEIM – LOS ANGELES (B)

Check out of your accommodation after breakfast. You will transfer by coach to your Los Angeles accommodation, to check in and leave your luggage. This afternoon, travel to Hollywood and take part in a Hollywood Behind-the-Scenes walking tour, with Redline Tours. You will visit movie locations, legendary movie palaces, view the Hollywood sign, see the stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and visit celebrities’ favourite hidden hideaways. There is also the option of performing in the Grand Central Market this afternoon. After your walking tour, visit the GRAMMY Museum to learn how music impacts many aspects of society. You will be encouraged to use music as a gateway to learning and to inspire your creativity and critical thinking, as you experience the museum’s interactive exhibits, films and artefacts.

DAY 5 LOS ANGELES (B)

Enjoy breakfast at your accommodation, before taking part in a Performing Arts workshop. Dancers have the chance to attend the Millennium Dance Complex and take part in a private class in either jazz, ballet, contemporary or hip hop. Drama students can attend the Actors Comedy Studio and participate in a private workshop to develop their comedic skills. This afternoon, enjoy a studio tour at Warner Brother Studios. View sets from shows and movies such as Friends and Harry Potter.

DAY 6 LOS ANGELES (B)

After breakfast this morning, take part in another Performing Arts workshop. Today, dancers will be given the opportunity to attend the Edge Performing Arts Centre and participate in a private class in either jazz, ballet, contemporary or hip hop. Drama students can attend the Stella Adler Acting Academy and take part in a private workshop to develop their acting skills. Enjoy free time this afternoon.

DAY 7 LOS ANGELES (B)

After breakfast, you will spend the day at Universal Studios. You will take part in an educational Special Effects Tech Tour, where some of the technical secrets of Hollywood will be revealed. Working industry professionals will show you the technology behind many popular movies, including green screen effects, stop motion photography and digital imagery. You will also have the opportunity to perform at Universal Studios.

DAY 8 LOS ANGELES – AUSTRALIA (B)

Check out of your accommodation after breakfast. Today you will have full day access to a coach, enabling you to take part in your own activities. Options include spending an afternoon at Santa Monica Pier, or shopping at a local mall. This evening, transfer by coach to LAX Airport and check in for your flight to Australia.

DAY 9 INFLIGHT

Inflight

DAY 10 AUSTRALIA

Arrive Australia

Workshop suggestions could be:

• Dance classes at the Millennium Dance Complex or the Edge Performing Arts Centre
• acting classes at the Actors Comedy Studio or the Stella Adler Acting Academy

Performance options include:

Disneyland (must submit a photo and video for approval)
• Grand Central Market
• Universal Studios (must submit a photo and video for approval)

Inclusions
  • Return international economy airfares including pre-paid taxes and charges
  • 3 nights, 3 star hotel accommodation in Anaheim, twin share including breakfast
  • 4 nights, 3 star hotel accommodation in Los Angeles, twin share including breakfast
  • 6 x full day coach in Los Angeles (Days 1, 4-8)
  • 2 day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Ticket
  • 2 Disney Youth Education programs
  • Half day guided city tour of Los Angeles
  • Entrance to GRAMMY Museum
  • Entry to Universal Studios, including Special Effects Tech Tour
  • Redline Hollywood Behind-the-Scenes walking tour
  • VIP Warner Brothers Studio Tour
  • Two private group Performing Arts workshops, options include dance classes at the Millennium Dance Complex or the Edge Performing Arts Centre, or acting classes at the Actors Comedy Studio or the Stella Adler Acting Academy