Q: Who gets to go

A: Dancers who attend the workshop on February 6, 2010 and Audition on February 13, 2010, and their family members.  The American Alliance of Performing Arts Educators require that non-performers have some relationship with the dancers

Q: What does it cost

A:  At this point and time we are estimating about $ 4000 per person but due to exchange rates and changing air fares we will not have an exact figure until closer to our departure.

Q: What does the $4000 include

A: Airfare to and from London

6 Nights accommodation at 3 and 4 star hotels such as Ramada, Hilton and other comparable hotels on a Bed & Breakfast basis (meaning full buffet English breakfast provided).

Two performances at venues in downtown London on the Thames River and/or Olympic venues.

Your group will be transported to and from performance sites with several hours of free time to explore the Olympics environment and enjoy the world class history and culture of the Thames, including the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Cathedral, Victoria Embankment, The London Eye, the Dali Museum, the Tate Modern Museum, St. Paul's Cathedral, Queen's Walk, Millennium Bridge, Shakespeare's Globe Theater, Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge, Tower Bridge and the Tower of London ~ all within walking distance.

 High profile venues will be professionally managed by our stage managers, with proper sound and staging.

Full day sightseeing by coach accompanied by guide - Oxford & Blenheim Palace or Windsor & Hamp-ton Court (including the John .F. Kennedy Memorial at Runnymede) including entrance fees where applicable (Blenheim Palace / Windsor Castle / Hampton Court Palace).

Thames River cruise Westminster (Parliament, Big Ben) down to Greenwich (the Prime Meridian)

Our own fleet of busses will shuttle you to/from performances and to and from Central London on

off-performance times and nonperformance days. No need to learn tube and train routes,

though they are quite easy and handy to use for exploring on your own.

 Full meet & greet service available at London airports on arrival and departure

Coach transfer on arrival at your London airport to your hotel with a panoramic

sightseeing tour of London on route including services of a local guide to provide a

commentary

Welcome / information desks in the lobby at each designated hotel.

Professional photography of your group at iconic London sites.

Welcome dinner on first evening and celebration farewell dinner on last evening

Q:  When is the money due

A:  There is a non-refundable deposits of $250 per person due on March 1, 2010 and a payment plan will be set up for the remainder.  The full total due early in 2012

Q: What if we want to stay longer than the six nights included or we want to travel to one of the neighboring countries

A:  If there is enough interest to arrange for an extended stay and a side trip to either Ireland; Scotland or France that can be arranged but everyone who wishes to participate will be responsible for the additional expense

If you are interested in venturing out on your own after the stay in London for an additional time you may do so but you must make those arrangements yourself.

Q:  Will there be free time for me to explore London

A: Yes there will be.  Dancers will be required to participate in the performances and any rehearsals while we are in London but once that obligation is met the time is yours.  If you choose not to participate in the remaining group activities you will be responsible for any additional expense.

Q: Do non-performers have to remain with the group

A: No but non- performers must not interfere with performers meeting their performance obligations, and they will not be catered to by the AAPAE or Friends of Baila Baila

Q: Will there be opportunities to fund raise some of the money to cover expenses

A: Yes all performers/parents will be required to participate in group fundraising to help offset some of the expenses.  Fundraising money can only be applied toward the expenses of performers.  ALL non-performers IE: parents, guardians, brothers and sisters will NOT be eligible for money from the fundraising and must pay all their expenses out of pocket

Q: Can we fundraise on our own

A: Yes but a request for the fundraising activity must be given to the board in writing in advance in order that we can ensure there is no confusion and resources are utilized for the greatest benefit

Q: What if we change our mind after we have made our deposit and several payments will we get our money back

A: All payments are non-refundable, once arrangements have been made with the travel company trip insurance may be purchased but Friends of Baila Baila cannot refund any payments

The American Alliance of Performing Arts Educators and Friends of Baila Baila are not travel agencies.  While Friends of Baila Baila will be working closely with The American Alliance of Performing Arts Educators and a reputable travel agency we cannot cater to everyone's request.  If there is a request that we can reasonably assist with we will but we may direct you to the travel agency for additional assistance.