Urdang Events 2026–2027: London, Cyprus & Dubai

Dance workshops in London, masterclasses and auditions in Cyprus, and a three-day performing arts competition in Dubai: the Urdang International events calendar brings together opportunities to train, perform and meet people across our network.

This guide covers the announced programme from November 2026 into summer 2027, with a clear next step for dancers, parents, teachers and school owners. Browse all Urdang International events to filter the calendar by company and event type.

What is coming up?

London dance workshops — 29 November and 6 December 2026. Awards in collaboration with GPAA. Bookings open.

Cyprus masterclasses and auditions — 23–24 January 2027. Awards in collaboration with GPAA and I Got Soul. Enquiries open; online booking details to follow.

GPAA Dubai competition — 2–4 April 2027. Registration through Dance Comp Genie.

London Summer Programme — August 2027. Urdang International and GPAA. Exact dates and further details to be confirmed.

London dance workshops: choose one Sunday or come to both

Urdang International Awards, in collaboration with GPAA, presents the London pop-up on 29 November and 6 December 2026. Each Sunday runs from 10am to 4.30pm for performers aged 10 and over, in separate groups for ages 10–13 and 14+.

The programme includes contemporary, commercial, MT Rep and jazz. Choose a single day for £60 or both Sundays for £120. Faculty announcements and the sample timetable are on the workshop page.

The venue is West End Studios at 259–263 Goswell Road, London EC1V 7AH. Explore West End Central’s rehearsal studios in Angel for information about the space.

Book your London dance workshop: choose a date and age group. Complete participant details and payment through the linked shop. A place is secured when payment is completed.

Cyprus dance masterclasses and auditions: Limassol and Nicosia

The Cyprus weekend is led by Urdang International Awards in collaboration with GPAA and I Got Soul, for performers aged 10+. Faculty includes Damien Delaney, Kieran Curtin and Li Li Hodge.

Saturday 23 January: Limassol. Three one-hour masterclasses cover Theatre/Jazz, Contemporary/Lyrical and Commercial, at €60 per student. Afternoon times and the venue will be announced.

Sunday 24 January: Nicosia. Masterclasses run from 10am–3pm, followed by auditions, medals and a Q&A from 3.30–5.30pm. The venue is Bailemos Dance School in Nicosia, Vathylaka 1, Strovolos, Lefkosia 2033. The Sunday fee is to be confirmed.

Teachers and school owners can join the Sunday networking hub. The weekend also offers opportunities to audition for I Got Soul Academy and be considered for a London Summer Programme scholarship, subject to selection.

Enquire about the Cyprus masterclasses and auditions. Share your preferred city, the performer’s age and school, if applicable. Online booking details will follow.

GPAA Dubai dance competition 2027: three days on stage

The GPAA UAE Competition 2027 takes place from 2–4 April 2027 at New Covent Garden Theatre, Dubai, in Mall of the Emirates.

Solo performers, duets and groups can explore dance, Song & Dance and Musical Theatre categories. Studios planning entries should check the published age bands, genres, fees and routine requirements before registering.

Register routines by 10 March 2027. Upload music by 19 March 2027. These are separate submission deadlines, so allow time for both steps.

View GPAA 2027 entry information and register. The event page links to the official information and Dance Comp Genie. For help preparing, read the GPAA Dubai dance competition entry guide.

London Summer Programme 2027: plan ahead

The next London Summer Programme is listed for August 2027, hosted by Solange Urdang OBE. Exact dates, venue and booking information are still to be confirmed.

If you are organising your school calendar or planning a training visit, keep the London Summer Programme 2027 page bookmarked for announcements. Please wait for confirmed details before arranging travel around the programme. For rehearsal space during a London visit, explore West End Central’s studios in Angel. This is a rehearsal-space option; the summer programme venue is still to be confirmed.

Keep developing through the Urdang International network

An event can be a useful starting point for a longer conversation about training. Dancers can try a different style or performance setting; teachers can use the experience to identify what students want to work towards next.

For schools considering structured learning and assessment, explore Urdang International Awards qualification and programme pathways and Performance Awards. Each route has its own requirements. Attending a workshop or entering a competition does not automatically award a qualification, secure an academy place or guarantee a scholarship.

School owners can read how to bring Urdang International Awards into a school, academy or centre and explore school and centre registration. For ongoing local training, visit Urdang International UAE classes.

For competitions and summer opportunities, explore GPAA Events. If your next project needs rehearsal space in London, the West End Central introduction explains the studio offering and links to the venue team.

Choose your next event

Ready to make a plan? View all company events and choose the event that fits your dates, age group and interests. Use the booking or enquiry route on that event’s page for the latest availability and confirmed information.

Event information checked on 11 November 2026. Where arrangements are still being finalised, the individual event page will carry updates.