TECHNIQUE CLASSES + PERFORMANCE TEAMS
Elite training in music theatre, acting for stage + screen, acrobatics, jazz, tap, Hip Hop, lyrical, contemporary, RAD Ballet, private lessons + minis. Enrolments for 2023 have now closed. Join the waiting list for 2024 below. Enrolments for 2024 will open in December and timetable, fee schedules, and enrolment instructions will be sent to those on the waiting list.
The National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) was established in 2006 in response to the growing need for a production-based training institute on the Gold Coast of Australia. Since then it has grown to be one of the largest and most prestigious performing arts academies, offering elite training in Music Theatre, Stage and Film Acting, Acrobatics, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary and RAD Ballet.
Many of our alumni have gone on to study at renowned Performing Arts Universities: The Queensland Conservatorium of Music, WAAPA, NIDA, VCA and Pace University in New York City.
Current students and graduates have worked professionally in musicals ‘Wicked’, ‘Beauty and the Beast’, ‘Tina: The Tina Turner Musical’, ‘Frozen’, ‘Six’, ‘Matilda’, ‘Aladdin’, ‘Mamma Mia’, ‘The Sound of Music’, ‘Les Miserables’, ‘Annie’, ‘The King and I’, ‘Hairspray’ and ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’.
Proprietor Kim Reynolds’ focus is on assisting the talented and dedicated students who wish to seek employment in the theatre and entertainment industry. The experiences we offer instil a love for this art form while improving creative and communication skills.
NAPA is the foundation of my career from developing my skills and my morals as a person and performer. I cherish my time I had training with Miss Kim and Miss Lynn and it still sticks as some of the most valuable training I have received. NAPA fueled my creativity growing up giving me many opportunities and teaching me the fundamentals that would later create my career. I would highly recommend anyone wanting to pursue a career in the arts, or simply just wanting to immerse themselves into it, to go to train at NAPA.
- courtney monsma, frozen
I will always cherish NAPA, being the place that ignited the flame for me. It fed my hunger to embark on a journey of creativity and discover myself as a human being, rather than just an artist. Lynn and Kim have created a family: a family of love, laughs, and support. I hope to always call this place a home.
- michael bishop, superman + lois
This course is for students looking for a professional career in the entertainment industry who exhibit talent and skills in Dance, Acting and Singing. Being a ‘Triple Threat’ gives greater chance of employment in the industry. Study Musical Theatre full time while completing your senior schooling by Distance Education.
NAPA is where I discovered my love for Performing Arts. It gave me a safe place to explore who I was as a young artist and the amazing team have continued to support me in my adult career. NAPA is a family and there is nowhere else like it for training and nurturing young performers.
- ethan robinson, danger close
