Recommended Grades
Grades 4 – 12
Students: $2
Chaperones: $5
What Kind of Show?
Dance; rich and rhythmic
Running Time
60 minutes with no intermission
Venue
New Victory Theater
209 W 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
About the Show
One boy from India and another from China find themselves on a shared adventure told through enchanting dance—a Little Journey pulled from the pages of Wu Cheng'en's 16th-century epic, Journey to the West. United in courage and curiosity, they support each other and move in concert, leaping, swirling, gesturing in a spirited synergy of Kathak and traditional Chinese dance. Aakash Odedra's choreography blends the classical with the contemporary and captures the universal magic of newfound friendship, reminding us that it doesn't matter where you come from: anyone can be a friend.
"One gorgeous moment after another"
What to Expect
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Modified lighting and sound
Sound in the production will be lowered, and lights in the seating area will be dimmed rather than fully dark.
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Judgment-free, inclusive environment
Audience members may talk, vocalize, leave and re-enter the seating area as they wish.
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Calming corner and activity area
Located downstairs next to the lockers, the Cozy Zone is a dedicated quiet place with coloring sheets and sensory fidgets.
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Specialists and support resources
Additional staff are present and have copies of our Social Narratives, accessibility items and knowledge of the theater to offer patrons.
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About the Artists
Under the artistic leadership of Aakash Odedra, a renowned South Asian choreographer and dancer who studied under Bollywood guru Shiamak Davar, Aakash Odedra Company's thought-provoking stories of modern life are told through the lens of the British-Asian experience. Their mission is to make communities happier and healthier through dance.
Prepare for Your Field Trip
Social Narrative
Character and Story Guide
This Show Guide will be available before the performance.
At New Victory performances, dedicated Education staff and Youth Corps Ushers welcome groups into the theater, ensuring students, chaperones and educators feel comfortable and safe.
And the experience extends beyond the show on stage! Students can connect with the artists at Talk-Backs after most performances. Education Partners can engage with FREE show-inspired, ready-to-implement activities, unit plans and creativity pages ↗.
Accessibility
For every performance at the New Victory Theater…
- Sensory Awareness Notes are available—a short guide including descriptions of the characters, story and technical elements—to help you know what to expect during the show.
- You can request supports like fidgets, earplugs, assisted listening devices, wheelchairs and more.
- Our quiet Cozy Zone and a live feed of the performance are available in the lower lobby at all times for those with sensory sensitivities or anyone who needs a break from the theater.
- Wheelchair-accessible seats are available (see more details when buying tickets).
Get additional accessibility details, and prepare for your visit with our New Victory Social Narrative.
