Dancing in NYC is a dream for so many artists. Being in the middle of the dance world, the Broadway world, and the theater world has big advantages to one’s development as a dancer, and as a person. The value of travel, new experiences, un-walked streets and fresh perspectives help us all grow. What we learn translates in being better people, and better artists. 42nd Street Tours offers experiential visits to several national and international destinations for dancers to immerse themselves in the place they travel. One of these, is, naturally NYC.
With 42nd Street Tours, dancers have the opportunity to experience a small slice of what it’s like to dance in the city. That means walking everywhere, and taking the subway to understand how adding all those extra steps can affect your dancing. As Emilee Anderson of 42nd Street Tours shares, “We’re walking everywhere, and we walk quickly, with purpose.” Doing most things quickly and with purpose is a standard in NYC, and this tour utilizes that with the itinerary of a lifetime for the young dancers who come to the city.
Where are all these young dancers walking to exactly? Workshops, Broadway performances, backstage tours, classes, dining and anything else they can squeeze into an action-packed trip. For example, during a recent winter tour, a group attended a Rockettes performance, went backstage and did a workshop. Similar experiences with Broadway shows are also part of the experience, depending on preference.
According to Anderson, the value of exploring a place like NYC has deep impacts on dancer development and is one that parents enjoy. “They want to come and see what it’s like in the city. Do the city things, and expose their kids to teachers – whether they’re taking independent classes at Broadway Dance Center or Steps on Broadway. There are so many options for them to experience the life of someone trying to make it in the city for when they grow up, if that’s something they want to explore on their own.”
Mike Brouwer has been a tour guide since 2014, and loves leading dancers through the city. He says, “I absolutely love sharing New York City with others – and sharing my groups’ adventures. It can be an overwhelming place for many, though, especially for first-time visitors and folks from small or rural communities. Most of the time, by the end of their trip, they don’t want to leave! And that’s when I say, ‘I hope you come back and see us again! There’s always more to do, more to see, and more to eat!’ Adventure awaits!”
For more information on 42nd Street Tours and to book your next dance tour, visit www.42ndstreettours.com.
By Emily Sarkissian of Dance Informa.
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