WHAT IS THE NPA'S?

The National Performance Awards is a competition like no other—designed to equip aspiring performers with the skills and confidence needed for real-world auditions.

Whether you’re a dancer or a singer, this is your chance to experience a professional audition process while learning from the UK’s leading industry professionals.

You will learn choreography and songs in our masterclasses then use that material to audition.

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WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

You’ll receive live feedback on the day, expert guidance, and invaluable tuition from leading industry professionals, heads of departments from top educational institutions, West End creatives, and from renowned Ballet companies.

We provide a safe, age-appropriate, and supportive environment, ensuring all students feel encouraged and empowered throughout the audition process.

AGE GROUPS

• 7–9 years

• 10–12 years

• 13–14 years

• 15–17 years

Only 40 people per age group are accepted

INDUSTRY AGENTS

We are pleased to welcome leading UK talent agents who will be in attendance across the event.

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TO APPLY IS FREE

We also welcome dancers, performers, parents, and teachers to witness the audition process in action, offering a valuable opportunity to observe how students develop under real audition conditions.