New York Ballet Trip October 2016 SIGNUP BY SEPT 9

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CWT Victor Travel

101 - 8800 Dufferin Street, Concord, ON L4K 0C5

TICO Ontario registration #1892647

presents

Tours en l'air

Ballet Holidays

escorted by

Canada's Word Lady,

Katherine Barber

New York

13-16 October 2016

4 days, 3 nights

3 ballet performances

One of the world's greatest companies,

New York City Ballet,

performing their signature Balanchine and Robbins repertoire,

plus new creations

PLUS!

exclusive behind-the-scenes opportunities

BALLET BUCKET LIST:

♥ New York City Ballet performing Balanchine and Robbins

♥ Dances at a Gathering and Glass Pieces

BOOKING OPENS 24 AUGUST

REGISTRATION AND DEPOSIT DUE DATE:

2 SEPTEMBER 2016

TO BOOK:

Call Lucy Nati at CWT Victor Travel, (416) 736-6010 x. 234,

toll-free 1-866-699-0199

Thursday 13 October

Arrive New York; check in to the 4-star Empire Hotel, immediately across the street from Lincoln Center. Evening: Suggested activity:

Fiddler on the Roof based on the original staging by Jerome Robbins

Friday 14 October

House of Worth, “Lily Dress” evening dress, black velvet with application of ivory silk in the form of lilies, embroidered with pearls and sequins, 1896

Morning: Private guided tour, led by a museum curator, of 40 extraordinary fashions and accessories from the fabulous wardrobe of Élisabeth de Caraman-Chimay, Countess Greffuhle (1860-1952), one of Diaghilev's most influential patrons, at the Fashion Institute of Technology Museum.

Afternoon at leisure. 630 pm: Meet a New York City Ballet dancer, who will give you a personal guided tour of the David H Koch theatre, NYCB's home. Pre-performance talk. 8pm: New York City Ballet: Jerome Robbins' masterpiece Dances at a Gathering, Firebird (Balanchine)

Saturday 15 October

Morning at leisure. 1230 pm: Meet a New York City Ballet Orchestra musician and learn more about the crucial role of the orchestra. Pre-performance talk. 2 pm: New York City Ballet: New Lovette, New Lopez Ochoa, New Walker, New Peck, Everywhere We Go (Peck). These new creations team leading young choreographers with internationally acclaimed fashion designers. Evening at leisure. Suggested activity: Cats starring New York City Ballet's Georgina Pazcoguin

Sunday 16 October

Morning at leisure. 1 pm: Tour of New York City Ballet's wardrobe department led by one of the wardrobe staff. Pre-performance talk. 3 pm: New York City Ballet: Glass Pieces (Robbins), Thou Swell (Martins) set to music by Gershwin, Balanchine's rousing and fun celebration of Americana, Stars and Stripes. Check out of hotel and depart New York.

GROUP SIZE LIMITED TO 20!

Total Package

double occupancy

CA$1999 per person

single occupancy

CA$2599

All prices valid till 9 September 2016

You may use RBC reward points or RBC certificates towards the purchase of any or all components of these travel arrangements

LAND-ONLY PACKAGE allows you the flexibility of arranging travel from your most convenient departure point,

on the dates and times you prefer,

Victor Travel's experienced agents

will be happy to assist you.

Basic package price includes:

3 nights twin share accommodation in the Empire Hotel

Free wifi in your room

Premium orchestra seats for 3 ballets

Visit to New York City Ballet wardrobe

Private guided tour of David H Koch Theater given by a New York City Ballet dancer

Meet a New York City Ballet Orchestra musician

Pre-performance talk before each show

Ballet Notes provided by tour leader

Private guided tour of the Fashion Institute of Technology Museum “Proust's Muse” exhibition

Not included:

Airfare

Activities listed as optional or suggested in this itinerary

Meals and transfers not specifically mentioned in this itinerary

Items of a personal nature,

e.g. phone calls

Cancellation insurance

Hospital/medical insurance

SIGNUP DEADLINE 9 SEPTEMBER

TO BOOK:

Call Lucy Nati at

CWT Victor Travel

(416) 736-6010 x. 234,

toll-free 1-866-699-0199

Terms and Conditions:

Payment in full of CA$1999 per person (double occupancy) or CA$2599 (single occupancy) is required at time of registration, no later than 9 September, to secure your space for this package**.

Optional cancellation and hospital/medical insurance are also payable at this time.

All cancellations must be received in writing at CWT Victor Travel to the attention of Lucy Nati (lucy@cwtvictortravel.ca)

Manulife out-of-province health insurance (for Ontario residents holding an OHIP card) and trip cancellation insurance are available through Victor Travel and STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. Price will vary according to birthdate. Premium must accompany the deposit and is non-refundable.

Added hotel nights are fully

non-refundable

Total package price is

fully non-refundable

This program must be sold as a package. Extra hotel nights can be added on at extra cost (subject to availability).

We cannot offer individual components separately, break the package into shorter installments, or offer an

“accommodation only” option.

Mobility issues should be discussed with the travel agent before registering.

Travellers wishing to share will be

put in touch with one another.

For more information:

email: toursenlair@gmail.com

phone: 416.693.4496

Visit 

http://toursenlair.blogspot.ca/p/upcoming-ballet-trips.html

for more fabulous escorted vacations

for ballet lovers

and information on Katherine's highly popular ballet appreciation courses

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