The MGA annual trip to New York is a four-night visit for MGA students including theatregoing, workshops, masterclasses and sightseeing in the Big Apple this January.

Saturday 5th – Thursday 10th January 2019

This trip is open to all MGA students aged 16+ and a great chance to learn about both the theatre industry and training culture of the USA, and gain insight into the work-ethic of those across the pond.

BOOKINGS NOW OPEN*. Limited places available. Confirm your place with a £250 deposit at the MGA Shop or pay in full and save £100 off the price of the trip (ask at reception).

Return flights, Airport transfers, accommodation in Times Square, three incredible Broadway masterclasses and a Broadway show all included! Not to mention a life-changing experience with loads of extra activities organised by the MGA team for you to take part in.

*An online transaction fee of £5 applies – marked as shipping.

An education… and an amazing time to boot!

The MGA Dance trip to Los Angeles is back!

17th – 22nd October 2018

Our second annual Dance break (see what we did there!) – MGA students will be taking a four-night trip of theatre, movies, classes, lectures and sightseeing in Los Angeles! That’s right, we are heading back to the USA in October 2018.

This is a trip for MGA students aged 16 and over who want to work on their Dance training with the best America has to offer. Students will have the opportunity to experience both the theatre and Hollywood film industries, the dance culture of the USA and the work ethic of students and performers living on the West Coast!

An education… and an amazing time to boot!

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