The Global Performing Arts Alliance

GPAA
EVENTS

UNITED KINGDOM

GPAA Events

GPAA Events students standing proud during a performance
Black British Theatre Awards Logo

Est

2015

Our events attract young talent from all backgrounds and cultures from the UK as well as Internationally who wish to pursue their passion in the performing arts. 

We are experts in the field and enable enthusiastic participants to take their talent one step further by participating in our renowned competitions and/or training in our bespoke bite-sized chunks, so dance and musical theatre can be accessible to everyone.

GPAA EVENTS

The Global Performing Arts Alliance

GPAA
EVENTS

UNITED KINGDOM

GPAA Events

GPAA Events students standing proud during a performance
Black British Theatre Awards Logo

Est

2015

Our events attract young talent from all backgrounds and cultures from the UK as well as Internationally who wish to pursue their passion in the performing arts. 

We are experts in the field and enable enthusiastic participants to take their talent one step further by participating in our renowned competitions and/or training in our bespoke bite-sized chunks, so dance and musical theatre can be accessible to everyone.

GPAA EVENTS

The Global Performing Arts Alliance

GPAA
EVENTS

UNITED KINGDOM

GPAA Events

GPAA Events students standing proud during a performance
Black British Theatre Awards Logo

Est

2015

Our events attract young talent from all backgrounds and cultures from the UK as well as Internationally who wish to pursue their passion in the performing arts. 

We are experts in the field and enable enthusiastic participants to take their talent one step further by participating in our renowned competitions and/or training in our bespoke bite-sized chunks, so dance and musical theatre can be accessible to everyone.

GPAA EVENTS

The Global Performing Arts Alliance

GPAA
EVENTS

UNITED KINGDOM

GPAA Events

GPAA Events students standing proud during a performance
Black British Theatre Awards Logo

Est

2015

Our events attract young talent from all backgrounds and cultures from the UK as well as Internationally who wish to pursue their passion in the performing arts. 

We are experts in the field and enable enthusiastic participants to take their talent one step further by participating in our renowned competitions and/or training in our bespoke bite-sized chunks, so dance and musical theatre can be accessible to everyone.

GPAA EVENTS

The GPAA Dance and Musical Theatre Competition  

Contestants take to the floor to demonstrate their artistry, versatility and talent and compete for a chance to win fantastic prizes.

Contestants take to the floor to demonstrate their artistry, versatility and talent and compete for a chance to win fantastic prizes.

All dancers and singers perform in front of our revered judging panel made up of some of the industry’s leading professionals.

This competition is now in its sixth year. For season 2025, confirmed dates so far for Dubai, Northern Ireland, Bristol, Newcastle, Scotland and more are to be announced soon. 

GPAA Summer Weekly Intentsives and Short Courses are designed to allow students to enhance their skills in dance and musical theatre whilst being trained by top professional teachers, many of whom have performed in a variety of West End shows, TV, and Music Videos as well as choreographing and directing musicals. 

The course runs for 5 full days. It’s great fun with the chance to meet like-minded students from all over the UK and beyond! 

The programme includes A choice of focus in Dance or Musical Theatre Training in Dance including ballet, and jazz with specialised dance workshops. Training in Musical Theatre including singing and specialised musical theatre workshops. Developing your skills in the performing arts.  Sharing your work at the end of the week with friends and family.

 Please note these courses are non-residential. Where necessary, students should organise their accommodation.

Masterclasses

With decades of experience, The GPAA master classes 2025 will be held in London and beyond. These classes are a unique opportunity to work alongside other like-minded, passionate and highly motivated students and to experience a professional level of training.

A LEGACY OF DIVERSITY & VERSATILITY

SOLANGE URDANG OBE

The faculty includes teachers many of whom have performed in West End shows and in the commercial field as well as being highly respected teachers, choreographers, musical directors and performers.

A LEGACY OF DIVERSITY & VERSATILITY

SOLANGE URDANG OBE

The faculty includes teachers many of whom have performed in West End shows and in the commercial field as well as being highly respected teachers, choreographers, musical directors and performers.