Thursday 8 February

Individual arrivals. Check in to La Trémoille, 14 rue de La Trémoille, 75008, Paris. Tel: +33 1 56 52 14 00, Fax: +33 1 40 70 01 08.

7:45pm
Assemble in the foyer to depart on foot for Maison Blanche, 15 Avenue Montaigne.

8:00pm
Welcome Dinner on the stunning mezzanine at the top Paris restaurant, Maison Blanche. Return to the hotel on foot after dinner.

Friday 9 February

BREAKFAST WILL BE SERVED IN THE SENSO RESTAURANT from 7am to 11am dailyOR IN YOUR ROOM AT NO EXTRA CHARGE

Friday 9 February

9:45am
Assemble in the foyer to depart on foot for Eurosites, 28 Avenue George V.

10:00am
Briefing on all aspects of the tour in Paris and London in the Paris Meeting Room at Eurosites. A detailed look at the Itinerary and the highlights of the week; how to enjoy the two cities in the best possible way, from extra performances to exhibitions and recommended restaurants. Please bring this itinerary and information pack with you. Return to the hotel on foot after the meeting.

1:45pm
Coach departs for the Musée d'Orsay, 62 rue de Lille.

2:45pm
Private tour, with an EXPERT GUIDE, of some of the highlights of the Musée d'Orsay.

4:15pm
Coach departs for the hotel.

5:30pm
Coach departs for 41 Rue du Faubourge Saint-Honoré. Please ensure that you have photographic ID with you for this visit.
6:00pm
A private tour and champagne reception at the American Ambassador’s Residence.

7:30pm
Coach departs for the Théâtre du Châtelet, Place du Châtelet.

8:00pm
SYMPHONIE CONCERTANTE (Balanchine), DARK ELEGIES (Tudor) and IN THE UPPER ROOM (Tharp). Performed by the American Ballet Theatre.

10:30pm
Coach departs for the Four Seasons Hôtel George V, 31 avenue George V.

11:00pm Post-performance party with Artistic Guests. Hosted by ABT Trustee Susan Fales-Hill. Return to the hotel on foot after the party.

Saturday 10 February

MORNING FREE

12:00pm
Coach departs for 33 Rue du Faubourge Saint-Honoré.

12:30pm
Lunch at the Cercle de l'Union Interalliée Club in Paris, kindly hosted by ABT Patron, James McConnell, with Artistic Guests.

2:30pm
Coach departs for the hotel.

2:30pm
OPTIONAL MATINEE PERFORMANCE of LA BAYADÈRE (Petipa), DRINK TO ME ONLY WITH THINE EYES (Morris) and FANCY FREE (Robbins). Performed by American Ballet Theatre. At the Théâtre du Châtelet, Place du Châtelet.

7:15pm
Coach departs for the Théâtre du Châtelet, Place du Châtelet.

8:00pm
DRINK TO ME ONLY WITH THINE EYES (Morris), SWAN LAKE - ACT III PAS DE DEUX (McKenzie) and THE GREEN TABLE (Jooss). Performed by American Ballet Theatre.
Coach departs for the hotel after the performance.

Sunday 11 February

10:30am
Coach departs for the Palais Garnier, Place de l'Opéra.

11:00am
Private guided tour of the Palais Garnier.

FREE TIME for lunch

2:30pm
APOLLON MUSAGÈTE, AGON (Balanchine), O COMPOSITE (Brown) and THE VERTIGINOUS THRILL OF EXACTITUDE (Forsythe). Performed by the Paris Opera Ballet.

4:45pm
Coach departs for the hotel.

EVENING FREE

Monday 12 February

MORNING FREE

12:00pm
Latest time for labelled luggage to be outside rooms for the group departure.

1:00pm
Check bags on to the coach and depart for 20 allée de la danse, 92000 Nanterre.

2:00pm
The chance to observe a class at The Paris Opera Ballet School.

4:00pm
Coach departs for the Gare du Nord, 18 Rue Dunkerque.

6:16pm
Travel by Eurostar First Class from Paris Gare du Nord to London Waterloo.

7:58pm
Arrive at London's Waterloo International Station. Transfer by private luxury coach to The Savoy Hotel, The Strand, London WC2R 0EU. Tel: +44 20 7836 4343; Fax : +44 20 7240 6040. Check in.

Tuesday 13 February

BREAKFAST WILL BE SERVED IN THE RIVER RESTAURANT from 7am to 10.30am Monday to Saturday and 8am to

10.30am
Sunday OR IN YOUR ROOM AT A CHARGE OF £3 PER PERSON

9:00am
Assemble in the foyer to depart on foot for the Royal Ballet Upper School, Floral Street.

9:30am
A private visit to the Royal Ballet Upper School, Covent Garden, to observe a class. Continue on foot after the class to The Ivy, West Street for our

12:00pm
Lunch in the Private Room at the Ivy, still the pre-eminent theatrical haunt of London. Return to the hotel on foot after lunch.

6:45pm
Coach departs for the Victoria Palace Theatre, Victoria Street.

7:30pm
BILLY ELLIOT - THE MUSICAL by Lee Hall, with music by Elton John. The original multi-award winning creative team from the film, director Stephen Daldry, writer Lee Hall and choreographer Peter Darling are joined by music legend, Elton John, to create an all-singing, all-dancing, stage spectacular.

10:30pm
Coach departs for the hotel.

Wednesday 14 February

9:30am
Assemble in the foyer to depart on foot for the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.

10:15am
A special visit to the Royal Opera House for the chance to observe the Royal Ballet Company in rehearsal. Followed by a private backstage tour. Return to the hotel on foot after the visit at approximately 1pm.

3:30pm
Coach departs for 47 Chester Square, Belgravia.

4:00pm
Afternoon Tea kindly hosted by Ricki and Bob Conway at their exquisite home in Belgravia; with Artistic Guests.

6:30pm
Coach departs for the Sadler's Wells Theatre, Rosebery Avenue.

7:30pm
SYMPHONIE CONCERTANTE (Balanchine), IN THE UPPER ROOM (Tharp) and PAS DE DEUX'S - LE CORSAIRE and SWAN LAKE. Performed by American Ballet Theatre.

9:40pm
Post-Performance Party with the dancers at Sadler's Wells.

11:15pm
Coach departs for the hotel.

Thursday 15 February

MORNING AND AFTERNOON FREE

6:30pm
Coach departs for the Sadler's Wells Theatre, Rosebery Avenue.

7:30pm
LA BAYADERE ACT II (Markova after Petipa), DRINK TO ME WITH THINE EYES ONLY (Morris) and FANCY FREE (Robbins). Performed by American Ballet Theatre.
Coach departs for the hotel after the performance.

Friday 16 February

9:00am
Coach departs for Blenheim Palace, Woodstock.

11:00am
Private tour of Blenheim Palace, hosted by Lady Henrietta Spencer Churchill. Built between 1705 and 1722, the gift of a grateful nation to John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, Blenheim Palace is one of the finest examples of English baroque architecture. The magnificent collection includes tapestries, paintings, sculptures and fine furniture, displayed in gilded State Rooms. After the tour we shall enjoy lunch with Lady Henrietta.

3:00pm
Coach departs for the hotel.

6:45pm
Assemble in the foyer to depart on foot for the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.

7:30pm
SWAN LAKE, choreography by Marius Petipa and performed by the Royal Ballet Company with Roberta Marquez and Ivan Putrov.

10:25pm
Return to the hotel on foot.

Saturday 17 February

Individual Departures.