Urdang International Awards is led by a team of directors with extensive experience across performing arts training, education and industry practice.
Urdang International Awards is led by a team of directors with extensive experience across performing arts training, education and industry practice.




CEO
Solange
Urdang obe
Solange Urdang OBE is a leading figure in performing arts education and a champion of diversity and opportunity within the entertainment industry. She was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2024 New Year Honours for her services to dance and musical theatre.



CEO
Solange
Urdang obe
Solange Urdang OBE is a leading figure in performing arts education and a champion of diversity and opportunity within the entertainment industry. She was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2024 New Year Honours for her services to dance and musical theatre.



Director
Jacqueline
Hadlow-Moore
Jacqueline began her early training in her hometown of St Austell, Cornwall. At the age of 16, she moved to the heart of London’s West End to study at the prestigious Urdang Academy in Covent Garden, where she was awarded a Diploma in Musical Theatre.



Director
Jacqueline
Hadlow-Moore
Jacqueline began her early training in her hometown of St Austell, Cornwall. At the age of 16, she moved to the heart of London’s West End to study at the prestigious Urdang Academy in Covent Garden, where she was awarded a Diploma in Musical Theatre.




Director
Yvette
Curtin MA Hons, QTS, FCIEA, FRSA, FSET
Yvette Curtin is a dynamic creative specialist and international education advocate with over three decades dedicated to nurturing talent and shaping the arts landscape. Her career is a testament to pioneering innovative educational pathways that connect artistic passion with professional excellence.Yvette’s journey began with a vision: in 2003, she was the founder of the UK's first private government-funded BTEC in performing arts. This foundational experience sparked a career defined by leadership at prestigious performing arts institutions.



Director
Yvette
Curtin MA Hons, QTS, FCIEA, FRSA, FSET
Yvette Curtin is a dynamic creative specialist and international education advocate with over three decades dedicated to nurturing talent and shaping the arts landscape. Her career is a testament to pioneering innovative educational pathways that connect artistic passion with professional excellence.Yvette’s journey began with a vision: in 2003, she was the founder of the UK's first private government-funded BTEC in performing arts. This foundational experience sparked a career defined by leadership at prestigious performing arts institutions.
Get in touch with our team to discuss your needs and find the right pathway for you

Get in touch with our team to discuss your needs and find the right pathway for you

Get in touch with our team to discuss your needs and find the right pathway for you
Get in touch with our team to discuss your needs and find the right pathway for you


