The Urdang International Performance Awards have been created to recognise and reward every performance opportunity. We believe that every performance deserves recognition, and our awards provide a motivating and confidence-building pathway for students of all ages and abilities.
These awards are used by dance schools, theatre schools, drama groups, singing teachers, and specialist performance educators around the world, offering an adaptable and inclusive framework that celebrates achievement and encourages artistic growth.
The Performance Awards are designed to complement training and performance, providing meaningful recognition without the formal structure or pressure of graded examinations.
An adaptable and Inclusive Approach
What makes Urdang International Performance Awards unique is their adaptability. Unlike traditional examination systems, teachers and institutions have the freedom to:
Integrate awards into their existing teaching programmes
Use our structured progression framework
Or adapt the awards to suit their own curriculum and performance opportunities
Multiple delivery and assessment options are available, allowing centres to implement the awards in a way that best supports their students and teaching environment.
This adaptable approach ensures that students remain motivated, inspired, and engaged, while celebrating their individual progress and achievements.
Who Are These Awards For?
Urdang International Performance Awards are ideal for:
Dance Schools
Drama Groups
Performing arts academies
Specialist teachers and private instructors
Theatre schools
Singing Teachers
Community arts organisations
The awards are suitable for students at all stages, from beginner to advanced level.
Award Structure and Progression
The Performance Awards provide a clear and motivating progression pathway:
Rosettes
Participation Awards (8 Colour Levels)
Rosettes are designed for younger or beginner students and focus on encouraging participation and performance confidence.
These awards:
Recognise early performance experience
Encourage confidence and enjoyment
Provide a positive introduction to performance achievement
Medals
Foundation Performance Awards Bronze | Silver | Gold
Medals represent the first tier of structured performance awards and are suitable for foundation-level students developing technical and performance skills.
These awards recognise:
Developing performance ability
Growing confidence and technical progress
Commitment to training and performance
Stars
Intermediate Performance Awards Bronze | Silver | Gold
Stars are designed for students with prior performance experience who are developing stronger technical and expressive performance skills.
These awards recognise:
Increased performance confidence
Technical improvement
Artistic development and stage presence
Sashes
Premium Performance Awards (8 Colour Levels)
Sashes represent a premium level of performance recognition, acknowledging significant achievement, dedication, and artistic development.
These awards recognise:
Strong performance ability
Commitment to training
Continued artistic progression
Urdang International Performance Title Awards
The Ultimate Performance Recognition
These awards represent the highest level within the Performance Awards structure and are designed to recognise outstanding performance achievement and dedication.
They celebrate students who demonstrate:
Exceptional performance ability
Artistic maturity
Commitment and excellence
Performance Requirements
Each award level requires candidates to perform one performance piece in a chosen specialist discipline.
Disciplines may include, but are not limited to:
Dance Disciplines
Musical Theatre and Vocal Disciplines
Musical Theatre
Singing – Musical Theatre
Singing – Pop
Singing – Classical
Drama and Communication Disciplines
Acting
Drama
Speech
Public Speaking
This adaptable structure allows teachers to select performance material appropriate to the student’s age, level, and training.
Benefits of Urdang International Performance Awards
This adaptable structure allows teachers to select performance material appropriate to the student’s age, level, and training.
Student motivation and engagement
Confidence and performance experience
Recognition of achievement at every stage
Adaptable implementation within teaching programmes
Preparation for graded examinations and vocational training
These awards provide a valuable stepping stone for students progressing into the Urdang International graded examination and diploma pathways.
Introduce Urdang International Performance Awards at Your School
If you are interested in offering the Urdang International Performance Awards at your school, studio, or organisation, please contact us.
Our team will be happy to support you in introducing this adaptable and inspiring awards programme.
Urdang International Performance Awards provide an inclusive and motivating pathway that celebrates achievement, builds confidence, and inspires the next generation of performers.
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