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 musical theatre performer, this is your chance to experience a professional audition process while learning from the UK’s leading industry professionals.
With scholarships to top UK summer schools, trophies, medals, and certificates of achievement on offer, the National Performance Awards is more than a competition—it’s a stepping stone towards your future in the Arts.
WHAT DO YOU GET?
You’ll receive live feedback, 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.
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.
READY TO TAKE THE LEAP?
If you’re ready to push yourself, gain invaluable audition experience, and learn from the very best,
this is the competition for you!
Join us in London and Scotland, and take your first step towards professional success.
THE NEXT NPA'S
SATURDAY 25th & SUNDAY 26th OCTOBER 2025
Set across one weekend the NPA's are separated into a Dance and a Musical Theatre day. Those opting to participate in both will attend the full weekend.
Saturday 25th October - Musical Theatre
Sunday 26th October - Dance
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