Introduction

Dates
The PACANZ Board is sad to announce that after discussions, deliberations, research and bean counting, this years' NYPA will NOT be able to be held in October 2020- due to Covid 19.
​HOWEVER, we are excited to announce that we will be holding a MEGA NYPA in Palmerston North, over Labour Weekend, in 2021!!
It will take a little longer to run and final dates will be announced asap.
Ballet : Tap Dance : Vocal : Pianoforte: will be joined by Modern Dance : Highland Dance : Instrumental: Speech & Drama as well as the Troupes.
All that talent, energy and entertainment in one place!!

Venues
Venues will include the Regent on Broadway Theatre, Speirs Centre and The Globe Theatre.

Timetable
To be announced once Venues and Timetable are confirmed

Final Award Concert
To be announced once Venues and Timetable are confirmed. It will be held at the Regent on Broadway Theatre, Palmerston North.

Notes:

• Dress for the Final Award Concert is semi-formal.

Prize Package
The total 2021 prize pool is $90,000, including  Troupe, unplaced finalists, potential and audience-choice prizes, medals and sashes. All prize money is subject to funding and availability. PACANZ reserves the right to alter the amount of prize money.

Prize money for each of the four soloist art forms (Ballet, Tap Dance, Vocal, Pianoforte, Modern Dance, Highland Dance, Instrumental & Speech and Drama):

• Winner: $5,000 Tuition Grant
• 2nd Place: $3,000 Tuition Grant
• 3rd Place: $1,500 Tuition Grant

Prize money for the winning Troupe is $2,000 for 1st place, $1,200 for 2nd place, and $800 for 3rd place.
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All placegetter Prize money for the Troupe section is sponsored by SHE SHINES ON Dance Tours.
The Potential Prize of $300 is sponsored by DanceNZmade

Solo Nominee Entitlements
Each society nominee and direct entry nominee will receive:

•  One entry pass giving access to all venues for all preliminary sessions, semi-finals and the adjudicator review; and
• One complimentary competitors pass to the Final Award Concert (for nominee use only).

 Troupe Nominee Entitlements
Each member of a nominated Troupe, plus one accompanying adult will receive one entry pass giving access to the Regent Theatre for the duration of the Troupe competition.

Requirements

Society Nomination for Soloists
If you receive a Society Nomination to the National Young Performer Awards, you are required to pay an entry fee of $175 inc. GST. This is in addition to the $75 inc. GST. paid as entry fee by your nominating society.

Direct Nomination for Soloists
If you have received a Direct Nomination (Vocal,Pianoforte, Instrumental, Highland Dance, Speech & Drama only)  to the National Young Performer Awards, you are required to pay an entry fee of $250 inc. GST.

Society Nomination for Troupe
If you receive a Society Nomination to the National Young Performer Awards you are required to pay an entry fee of $250 inc. GST.

To Confirm Your Nomination
You are required to complete and submit:

• the official entry form info (link sent to all nominees following official notification of nomination) accompanied by the entry fee;
• titles of your items; and
• in the case of Ballet, Tap Dance, Modern Dance and Troupe competitors, the performance copies of your dance music (mp3 /wmv files only - uploaded as part of the online Entry process

You need to submit the title of the music and artist for APRA purposes. The final date for Troupe  backing music will be 6th September and for Soloist backing music 8th September.

Please note: The first Soloist and Troupe Nominees will receive the invite link to the Soloist or Troupe Dashboard at the end of May 2021.
In the Dashboard they will access -

• Introductory letter and overall NYPA information.
• Entry form link for the relevant genre.
• Nominee Information Booklet :including NYPA Rules and Criteria.
• Merchandise Info : including Photos/Videography, Clothing, Memorabilia.
• Distinction Hotel Coachman Info as the NYPA preferred supplier and Sponsor.
• Ticketing Info and hard copy booking form.
• Post NYPA Workshop Info.
• FAQ Info for Troupes.
• Access to the NYPA Merchandise store : including the payment platform for the Entry Fee.

Entry Close Dates

• 30 June 2021 for those competitors nominated by 31 May 2021  (all solo art-forms).
• 30 August 2021 for those competitors nominated by 31 July 2021 (all solo art-forms).
• Closing dates for Troupe will be relative to their Nomination date but will be no earlier than 30 June 2021.
•  6 September 2021 for all Troupes (this is the final entry and music deadline).
• 8 September 2021 for those competitors nominated before 31 August 2021 (all solo art-forms).
• 8 September 2021 for all music for Ballet, Tap Dance & Modern Dance

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