GPAA Competition 2026
Competition · 2026
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GPAA DUBAI 2027 · KEY DATES
YOUR ROUTINE. YOUR MOMENT.
2–4 April 2027 · New Covent Garden Theatre, Dubai. Make a note of the two submission deadlines below.
Last date to register routines
10 March 2027
Final music upload deadline
19 March 2027
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29
NOVEMBER
06
DECEMBER
29 November & 6 December 2026 · London
Urdang International in collaboration with GPAA
Contemporary, commercial, MT Rep and jazz for ages 10+. Choose one Sunday or come to both.
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Bookings are open
23
LIMASSOL
24
NICOSIA
23–24 January 2027 · Cyprus
Urdang International Awards in collaboration with GPAA and I Got Soul
Masterclasses for ages 10+, auditions and a Sunday networking hub for teachers and school owners.
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Enquiries open · Online booking details to follow
02
APRIL
04
APRIL
2–4 April 2027 · Dubai
GPAA by Solange Urdang OBE
Three days of performance at New Covent Garden Theatre. Explore the entry guide and register through Dance Comp Genie.
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Routine deadline: 10 March · Music: 19 March
AUG
LONDON
27
2027
August 2027 · London
Urdang International · GPAA
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2, 3 & 4 April 2027
New Covent Garden Theatre, Dubai.
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