Odyssey Youth Dance Theatre 2008

DETAILED ITINERARIES

“ODYSSEY ON STAGE”
APRIL/MAY 2009
17, 20, 27 Day Version

DESTINATIONS
Orlando/Disneyworld, FL
Miami, FL
7 Day Caribbean Performance Cruise: Ports of Call - Puerto Rico, San Juan, St Maartens, Labadee Island, Haiti
Manhattan, NY, NY
Tour Extension Options

Las Vegas

Los Angeles/Hollywood
7 Day Mexico Riviera Performance Cruise Option: Ports of Call – Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta.

ITINERARY

Day 1.Tue. 7th April 2009
Travel.
Sydney to Orlando via LAX or San Francisco
Arrive Orlando, Florida Same Day.Transfer to Disneyworld.
Hotel: All Stars Music or Movies Resort - Disneyworld Resort.

Day 2. Wed. 8th April 2009
Breakfast at the Hotel
Rest Day- Orlando Sightseeing & Shopping (Premium Outlets & Manhattan Mall)
p.m. Disneyworld Theme Parks at Leisure. Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Disney Hollywood Studios, EPCOT Centre Options.

Evening Option: “Illuminations” at Disney Showcase of Nations. Musical Laser and Fireworks Display. @ EPCOT Centre

Day 3. Thu. 9th April 2009
Breakfast at the Hotel
Dance Workshop
a.m. Disney Dancin” Industry Workshop.
Disney Theme Parks at Leisure. Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Disney Hollywood Studios, EPCOT Centre Options.
Evening: Disney Village & Shopping Options.

Day 4. Fri. 10th April 2009
Breakfast at the Hotel
Performance
Magic Kingdom - Galaxy Plaza Stage. 25 min. Program. Time TBA.
Disney Theme Parks At Leisure.
Theatre - “Cirque du Soleil” Evening Option.

Day 5. Sat. 11th April 2009
Travel
Early Charter Bus to Miami ( Breakfast Enroute).
Sightseeing & Shopping at South Beach & Bayside Marketplace
“Liberty of the Seas” – 7 Day Caribbean Performance Cruise
“Embark” Port of Miami.
Passenger Capacity: 3,634; Gross Tonnage: 160,000; Length: 1,112'
FlowRider H2O Zone, Rock-climbing wall, Ice-skating rink, Royal Promenade, Adventure Ocean® youth facilities, Fitness Centre and Day Spa, Sports Pool, Full-size sports court. All meals & entertainment.
Sail Time: 4.30.p.m.

Day 6. Sun. 12th April 2009
Cruising – At Sea
a.m. Blocking Rehearsal. Platinum Theatre Stage.
p.m. Performance- Long Program 30 Mins. Time TBA
Evening: Formal Night

Day 7. Mon. 13th April 2009
Port of Call - San Juan, Purto Rico
Shore Excursion & Shopping Options. Visit Old San Juan & Fort El Morro
Sail Time: 10.00.p.m.

Day 8. Tue. 14th April 2009
Dance Class – 9.00.a.m.-10.00.a.m.
Port of Call – Philipsburg, St. Maartens
Shore Excursion & Duty Free Shopping Options. Visit Orient Bay & Snorkel at Shipwreck Cove.
Sail Time 5.00.p.m.

Day 9. Wed. 15th April 2009
Travel- At Sea.
a.m. Dance Classes & Rehearsal
p.m. Shipboard Activities.
Evening: Performance – Platinum Stage. 30 Minute Program or 2 x 20 minute Back to Back Matinee Performances. Time TBA

Day 10. Thu. 16th April 2009
Dance Class – 9.00.a.m.-10.00.a.m.
Port of Call – Labadee Island.
Visit Labadee Island for Snorkelling, Beaching, Aqua Park Activities & Caribbean BBQ
Sail Time: 4.30.p.m.
Evening: 2nd Formal Night.

Day 11. Fri. 17th April 2009
Travel - At Sea
Classes, Rehearsal & Performance – 30 Minutes. New Program. Time TBA
Midnight: Grand Buffet – Cruise Farewell

Day 12. Sat 18th April 2009
Travel
Disembark “Liberty of the Seas”. Miami
Transfer to Miami Intl. Airport.
Flight to New York, NY (La Guardia AP).
Sightseeing- Midtown, Times Square, Theatre District, Manhattan NY.
Dinner: Grand Central Station Food Court or Times Square Venues.

Hotel: Holiday Inn-Harmon Meadow, NJ.

Day 13. Sun. 19th April 2009.
Breakfast at the Hotel
Transfer to Manhattan.
Dance Classes.
Alvin Ailey Dance Centre Classes. (Intermediate-Advanced Level). Ballet, Modern, Jazz or Hip Hop Styles
Lunch: Rockefeller Centre
Broadway Theatre
Matinee-Show TBA.
p.m/Evening. Manhattan Sightseeing - Districts of New York (West Side/Central Park, 5th Ave, Museum Row, Upper East Side, Greenwich Village, SoHo, China Town, Theatre District, Fashion District, Financial District, Ground Zero & Trinity Church.
Battery Park & Statue of Liberty/Staten Island Ferry.
Dinner: Midtown-Times Square Venues.
Late Transfer to Holiday Inn Hotel – NJ

Day 14. Mon. 20th April 2009
Breakfast at the Hotel
“Capezio” on Broadway or “Centre Stage” Shopping. (Dancewear)
Broadway Theatre & Dance Classes

Broadway Dance (Show Specific) with Broadway Artists. e.g. Chicago, Mama Mia…
Broadway Dance Centre. Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop Style (Intermediate-Advanced)
Open Dance Class – Broadway Dance Centre. Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop or Theatre Dance.
Lunch: South Street SeaPort.

Downtown & Midtown Sightseeing

Incl. Battery Park & Statue of Liberty/Staten Island Ferry.

Fashion/Garment District, Macy’s & Manhattan Mall Shopping.
“Ladies Mile Shopping”. Incl.Union Square, Madison Square Flat Iron District & Gramercy Park District

Dinner: Midtown Venues ( Manhattan Mall)

Late Transfer to Holiday Inn Hotel – NJ

Day 15. Tue. 21st April 2009.
Breakfast at the Hotel
Broadway Theatre Classes

Broadway Musical Theatre Vocal Workshop (Show Specific). e.g. Mary Poppins, Chicago, Mamma Mia, Hairspray…
“The Cell Block Tango” – A “Chicago” Tap Workshop or “Ha-Cha”- Fosse Theatre Dance Methods.
“Meet the Broadway Artists” (Conversations, Q & A) with Current Broadway Performers from Current Broadway Shows).

Lunch: Midtown Venues (Macy’s, Manhattan Mall…)
Manhattan at Leisure

Visit Lincoln Centre for the Performing Arts/Juilliard School (Dance).

Central Park, Museum Row (Choices of Museums & Galleries…Metropolitan Museum of Art, Guggenheim Galleries, MoMa, American Museum of Natural History…)
Harlem Sights & Attractions. Incl. Apollo Theatre & Malcolm Shabazz Market or Independent Walking & Shopping Itineraries.
Group Dinner – Planet Hollywood or Ellen’s Diner ( Musical Themes & Entertainment)

Late Transfer to Holiday Inn Hotel – NJ

Day 16. Wed. 22nd April 2009
Breakfast at the Hotel
Performances
2 x 25 Minute Performances – New York School/Assembly Venue.

Lunch: Theatre District Venues.
Broadway Theatre
Broadway Matinee: Choice of Shows - Shows TBA.
Sightseeing

Visit Chelsea & Greenwich Village Districts.
Dinner Options.

Late Transfer to Holiday Inn Hotel – NJ

Day 17. Thu. 23rd April 2009
Breakfast at the Hotel
Dance/Theatre Classes

“Steps on Broadway” Tap or Modern Style Dance.
Broadway Theatre Hair & Make-up Class (Show Specific. e.g. Hairspray, Grease…). Or “Steps on Broadway” Audition & Resume Dance Workshop.

Lunch: La Guardia or JFK Intl. Airport

Travel
Flight to Las Vegas or Los Angeles

Early Tour Exit Group – Los Angeles to Sydney. Arrives a.m. Day 19. Sat 25th April 2009.
Extended Tour Group – Arrives Los Angeles Evening; Transfer to Hollywood.

Hotel: Excalibur Or Flamingo Hotel, Las Vegas.

EXTENDED TOUR SECTORS COMMENCE
Las Vegas, Los Angeles & 7 Day Mexico Performance Cruise Option
Day 18. Fri 24th April 2009
Breakfast at your hotel.
Theatre

Bally’s “Jubilee” Backstage Tour.
Mardi Gras Costume/Parade& Entertainment at Rio.
Evening – Las Vegas Show: Cirque de Soleil.. Early Show.

Las Vegas Sightseeing

At Leisure
Grand Canyon Flight/Tour Option

Dinner: Las Vegas/Fremont Experience Options.

Day 19. Sat 25th April 2009
Breakfast at your Hotel
Travel
Early. a..m. Flight to Los Angeles. Transfer to Universal Film Studios.
Performance
Universal Film Studios Theme Park. Venue TBA.
Sightseeing

Universal Film Studios/Universal City Walk at Leisure.

Hollywood Boulevarde, Walk of Fame & Highland Centre Attractions.

Lunch: Universal Studios/Citywalk.
Dinner: Highland Centre & Hollywood Boulevarde Venues.

Day 20 Sun 26th April 2009
Breakfast at the Highland Centre.
Dance Classes - “Edge” Performing Arts Centre
Tap, Jazz , Hip Hip or Open Dance Class (Dancers Choice of Style).
Travel
Transfer to Port of Los Angeles via Rodeo Drive/Beverley Hills.
Embark - “Mariner of the Seas”-7 Day Mexico Riviera Performance Cruise
Passenger Capacity: 3,114 persons; Gross Tonnage: 138,000; Length: 1020'
Lunch: Buffet(Onboard)
All Meals & Entertainment on Board.
Tour Exit Option. LAX-Sydney. Arrive Day 22. Sun 28th April.

Day 21. Mon. 27th April 2009
Travel- At Sea
Rehearsal -Savoy Theatre. 30 Minute Concert Program
Performance
Matinee – 30 Minute Concert Program-. Time TBA.
Evening: Formal Night

Day 22. Tue 28th April 2009
Cruise Day 3 - Port off Call- Cabo San Lucas, Mx.
Exclusive Beaches, Water Activities, Artisans, Crafts, Jewellery & Markets

Day 23. Wed. 29th April 2009
Cruise Day 4 – Port of Call – Mazatlan, Mx
Shore Excursions, City Tours and Shopping.

Day 24. Thu. 30th April 2009
Cruise Day 5 – Port of Call – Puerto Vallarta, Mx.
Shore Excursions, Dolphin Adventure Option, Countryside Tours, Beaches, Resorts & Bargain Shopping.

Day 25. Fri. 1st May 2009
Cruise Day 6 - At Sea.
Rehearsal – Featured Artists Program
Performance- Matinee. 30 minute Program.
Evening - 2nd Formal Night.

Day 26. Sat. 2nd May 2009
Cruise Day 7- At Sea
Shipboard Activities
Evening: Performance #3. 30 minute Concert Program.
Midnight: Grand Farewell Buffet.

Day 27. Sat 3rd May 2009
Travel
Disembark “Mariner of the Seas”. Transfer to Los Angeles/ Disneyland.
Disneyland Theme Parks

Magic Kingdom & California Adventure Theme Parks.
Dance Workshop or Performance Option

Evening: Transfer to LAX. Late Evening Flight to Sydney.

Day 28. Sun. 4th May 2009
In Flight

Day 29. Mon. 5th May 2009.
Early a.m. Arrive Sydney

YOUR "ODYSSEY ON STAGE" APPLICATION FORM
Mail, e-mail or fax your printable “Odyssey On Stage” website application.
ClassRooms Around The World Pty Ltd/Odyssey Youth Dance Theatre
136 Avery St. Aberglasslyn 2320 NSW
Fax: 02 4932 1990