Start spreading the news – Exchange Me has welcomed back another successful group from their New York Arts tour! The concrete jungle where dreams are made has so much to offer for both creative and performing arts. Our latest tour was arranged for Drama, Dance, Music and Visual Arts students. It was jam-packed with workshops lead by industry professionals, Broadway performances and loads of touring and sightseeing. The package included flights, accommodation, a tour manager every day, city passes and unforgettable experiences.  

There are great benefits to travelling for anyone studying either performing or creative arts or both! Not only do the new surroundings spark new inspiration for current projects but leave lasting impressions on young artists for future work.  

Reader Question:
Plato’s “Art imitates the objects and events of ordinary life” vs “Life imitates art far more than art imitates life” - Oscar Wilde
Which do you consider the most relevant? 

Art and life inarguably intertwine, as shown throughout history. Travelling anywhere as interesting and complex as New York City, allows the opportunity of exposure to different art forms, styles, trends, methods, societies, events and understandings of cultural and human histories. Enriching your knowledge of movements and art history while enhancing your skills through one-of-a-kind experiences that provide an intimate understanding of procedures and works from beyond the viewing seat.  

These programs also provide opportunities for young individuals to build connections and collaborate with industry experts through workshops and provide insight into people and networking in the industry. 

Our most recent group paired tickets to Chicago on Broadway and an exclusive post-show cast Q&A session with a Broadway Song & Dance Workshop. As well as tickets to the Broadway production of The Great Gatsby with a Broadway Behind the Curtain Workshop. This allowed the students to experience many of the moving parts within the performing arts and live stage production industry. Not to mention, fantastic dance and movement workshops with top academies and visual and cultural experiences all over NYC with qualified professionals. 

Travelling on an organised tour as mentioned above takes the hassle and stress out of trying to build an educational program from scratch and allows ALL group members to completely embrace the experience.  

Explore your creativity with us in the city that never sleeps!