GPAA Dubai 2027: Your Dance Competition Entry Guide
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GPAA Competition 2027 brings dance and musical theatre to New Covent Garden Theatre in Dubai from 2–4 April 2027. Whether you are preparing a solo, a duet or a group routine, this guide brings together the key details for performers, parents and teachers.
The Global Performing Arts Alliance was founded by Solange Urdang OBE. For the full event information, visit the GPAA Competition 2027 page.
When and where is GPAA Dubai 2027?
The event dates are 2–4 April 2027 at New Covent Garden Theatre, Dubai, UAE. Keep the event dates available while planning your entry; individual performance times will be confirmed in the competition schedule.
How much does it cost to enter?
The published 2027 fees are charged in AED per routine:
Solo performer: AED 266
Duet performance: AED 332
Small group performance: AED 399
Large group performance: AED 532
Dance for the DANG: AED 50
Use the official 2027 fee sheet when budgeting for your routines. Read it alongside the competition terms before submitting an entry.
Which dance and performance genres can you enter?
The 2027 categories are Street Dance, Commercial, Contemporary, Ballet, Lyrical Jazz, Theatre Jazz, Tap, Song and Dance, Musical Theatre and Acro. Street Dance and Commercial are separate categories.
Choose the category that fits your routine, then check its full definition in the competition information and terms. The event page also has an expandable guide to each genre, making it easy to compare the requirements before entering.
Age groups and routine lengths
The age groups are Mini (under 6), Petite (6–8), Juniors (9–11), Inters (12–14) and Seniors (15–19). A competitor’s age is taken on the first day of competition; duet and group categories are determined by the oldest dancer.
Musical Theatre sections are available from Petite upwards. Minis can enter solo, duet and small group dance categories. Check these requirements with your teacher before choosing an entry.
Dance routines have a maximum length of 2½ minutes for solos and duets, 3 minutes for small groups and 4 minutes for large groups. Song and Dance and Musical Theatre routines have a 5-minute limit.
How to register through Dance Comp Genie
Registration is handled through the GPAA Dance Comp Genie portal. Open the portal to sign in or create an account, then follow the available registration steps for your entry.
Before completing your registration, confirm each performer’s age group, routine category, music length and applicable fee. The competition terms state that a place is only secure once full payment has been processed and the completed dancer list has been submitted.
For questions about the competition or an entry requirement, contact the GPAA team before submitting your entry.
What is Dance for the DANG?
Dance for the DANG challenges performers to learn choreography on the spot and perform through successive rounds. The published 2027 entry fee is AED 50 per routine. Explore the challenge on the GPAA events page.
Get ready to take the stage
Build your rehearsal plan around the correct category and time limit. Check that your music is age-appropriate, keep a backup USB for the event and follow the organisers’ music-upload deadline. Read the full rules for the remaining entry and attendance requirements.
Start with the GPAA Competition 2027 details, download the official documents and register through Dance Comp Genie when you are ready.
