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CategoryNew Victory Arts Break

Explore the arts wherever you are! Whether you’re preparing to attend a show or are just looking for some family-friendly creative inspiration, New Victory Arts Break offers free online activities guided by New Victory Teaching Artists for teachers and families to incorporate performing arts into their learning. In this ongoing series, discover posts related to past and upcoming shows that will flex your creativity and stretch your imagination!

New Victory Arts Break is funded, in part, by Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, and New York State Council on the Arts.

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New Victory Arts Break: Musical Creations

Build a body-percussion beat and pen your own protest song in this New Victory Arts Break inspired by Jabari Dreams of Freedom.


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New Victory Arts Break: Get into Character

What do you stand for? Dress up and perform as your favorite historical heroes, and then dream up your own hero to tackle today’s challenges.


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New Victory Arts Break: The Element of Surprise

Get silly with props, costumes, trips and slips, and tap into your inner clown as you practice the element of surprise!


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New Victory Arts Break: Air Art

From watercolor wows to wacky dance moves, explore different ways of getting creative… with air! Are you a fan?


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New Victory Arts Break: Music and Character

Create a character inspired by music and choreograph a scene using everyday objects in this week’s New Victory Arts Break!


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New Victory On Demand: Three Arts Break Activities

Act! Write! Move! Join New Victory Teaching Artists for three arts activities inspired by shows in the 2021-22 New Victory On Demand season.


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Get Ready to Play in the Great Indoors

Whether you’re attending a show in person at New Victory, enjoying one of our New Victory On Demand titles, or just looking for some creative playtime, New Victory Arts Break continues this season with free activities that offer performing arts engagement wherever you are!


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New Victory Arts Break: Puppet Performance

Try your hand at ensemble puppetry by connecting with a friend—literally! Then gather an audience and practice the art of puppet performance.


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New Victory Arts Break: Character Creation

Anything can be a puppet! Explore unique character voices and craft a stylish sock puppet in this week’s New Victory Arts Break.


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New Victory Arts Break: Songwriting and Music-Making

Warm up your voice and turn the hidden talents of your family and friends into celebratory song lyrics in this week’s New Victory Arts Break.


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