NAPA Gold Coast

20/10/2026

🎭 YOUR EDUCATION. YOUR PASSION. YOUR NEXT CHAPTER. 🎭

For some young people, a traditional school environment is where they thrive. For others, learning looks a little different ... and having the opportunity to pursue what they love can make all the difference.

At NAPA College, students can continue their schooling while making performing arts training part of their everyday lives. It’s a place for creative young people to feel connected, challenged and supported, surrounded by others who share their passion.

With arts opportunities becoming more limited in some schools, we know families are looking for pathways where creativity remains an important part of their child’s education. We believe young performers deserve space to develop their talents, explore their potential and feel excited about their future.

Applications for our 2027 intake are open to students entering Grades 7–12 and school leavers, with pathways including:

✨ A foundation program for Grades 7–8
✨ Certificate III in Dance for grades 9-10
✨ Certificate IV in Musical Theatre for grades 10-12
✨ Diploma of Musical Theatre for grade 12 and school leavers

Our school-aged students combine their schooling with dedicated performing arts training, while our school leaver pathways offer the opportunity to focus on developing skills for the next stage of their creative journey.

Whether your young person is looking for a different approach to schooling, ready to take their training further, or considering their next step after graduation, we would love to hear from you.

📣 Final audition submissions for 2027 are now open!

Get in touch to find out more about our programs and how to submit your audition. Your next chapter could begin at NAPA College.

Full-time performing arts program for students in Years 10-12

10/09/2026

⭐️HOLIDAY WORKSHOP ALERT⭐️

Come and join us for an acrobatics workshop with Cirque du Soleil performer and renowned acrobatics teachers, Jordan Smith.

Places are strictly limited, so get in quick! All welcome 😀

Book - www.napa.com.au/tickets

08/09/2026

DISCOVER A DIFFERENT EDUCATION PATHWAY AT NAPA COLLEGE 💙

As opportunities to study and participate in the arts become increasingly limited in many traditional school settings, young performers deserve an education pathway where their creativity is treated as central … not optional.

At NAPA College, students can continue their schooling while undertaking specialised performing arts training in a professional, supportive and safe environment. Our programs are designed for young people who are serious about the arts, providing opportunities to develop their skills across performance, production and the broader industry while preparing for their futures both onstage and beyond.

Most importantly, we care about the whole student. We understand that no two young performers have the same goals, strengths or journey, and we are committed to helping each student find a pathway that allows them to thrive.

If your child is passionate about the performing arts and looking for an education environment where that passion is understood, valued and nurtured, we invite you to attend our upcoming NAPA College Information Night. Come along, meet our team and discover whether NAPA College could be the right next step. ⭐️

24/08/2026

Congratulations to our teams for another awesome weekend at Gold Coast Eisteddfod 🩷

12s Team:
Musical Theatre 2nd 🥈
Any Style (S&D) 3rd 🥉

15s Team:
Musical Theatre 1st
Any Style (Acro) 3rd

Opens Team:
Musical Theatre 2nd and VHC 🥈
Any Style (S&D + S&Tap) 3rd & VHC 🥉
Contemporary VHC
Hip Hop VHC

Congratulations on your results, your growth, your brilliant performances and your dedication to your craft 💙

18/08/2026

🕸️✨ Something magical is coming to NAPA this holiday season! ✨🕸️

Get ready to step into the wonderful world of Charlotte’s Web the Musical, a heartwarming story of friendship, courage, kindness and the extraordinary things that can happen when we look out for one another. 🐷💗

Our talented young performers will bring this much-loved story to life on stage with plenty of music, laughter, friendship and a little bit of barnyard magic! Featuring our NAPA College Cert IV 2nd year students, Diploma students and some special guests!

Whether you know and love the story already or are discovering it for the first time, Charlotte’s Web the Musical is the perfect holiday treat for the whole family. 🌟

Gather the family, bring your little ones and join us for a beautiful celebration of friendship that will warm hearts and leave you believing that sometimes, the smallest creatures can make the biggest difference. 💫

Tickets now on sale 🎟️
www.napa.com.au

15/08/2026

🎭 Thinking about NAPA College for 2027?

There’s no better way to hear about the NAPA College experience than from the students who have lived it.

Today, we’re sharing the words of one of our 2025 graduates, who reflects on their time at NAPA College … the training, the opportunities, and the growth that comes from being immersed in a professional performing arts environment.

At NAPA College, our goal is about so much more than simply teaching students how to sing, dance and act. We’re committed to developing confident, versatile and industry-ready performers, while giving students the skills, knowledge and experience they need to build a sustainable future in the performing arts.

✨ 2027 enrolments are now OPEN!

We are welcoming applications for:
🎓 Grades 7–11: our full-time performing arts programs
🎭 Grades 12 and above: our Diploma of Musical Theatre for school leavers looking to take their training to the next level

Whether your goal is to perform professionally, continue your studies, teach, choreograph, work backstage or explore the many careers available within the performing arts industry, NAPA College is designed to help you discover where your talents can take you.

Come and find out what makes NAPA College different.

Applications for 2027 are now open.

📩 Contact us to find out more or visit our website to explore our courses and enrolment information - [email protected]

Info night: September 9 @ 6.30pm

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09/08/2026

Great first week at Gold Coast Eisteddfod!

Started the week off with our College choir and then moved to The Star for dance “small groups”. We are super proud of our cherubs who placed in every section.

College choir: 2nd

8s Any Style: HC

10s Any Style: 2nd
10s Lyrical: 2nd

12s Any Style: 2nd
12s Lyrical: 2nd

Opens Any Style: 2nd
Opens Contemporary: 2nd

It was the week of 2nds!

Well done cherubs and teachers. We are so proud 💙

27/07/2026

🎭 BIG NEWS! NAPA College is Growing! 🎭

We're thrilled to announce that in 2027, NAPA College is expanding to include Years 7 & 8, creating an exciting new pathway for young performers ready to combine their education with their passion.

For students who dream of a career in the performing arts, traditional schooling isn't always the right fit. At NAPA College, we offer an alternative educational pathway where academic learning is integrated with elite training in musical theatre, dance and performance, allowing students to thrive both in the classroom and on the stage.

Our new Middle School program has been designed for passionate young artists who are ready to be challenged, inspired and supported in an environment that truly understands them.

Enrolments for Years 7–12 are now open for 2027.

Email to register for info night: [email protected]

More info:

Full-time performing arts program for students in Years 10-12

16/07/2026

Thank you to our NAPA community for supporting us always 💙

The Gold Coast’s top dance school keeps producing international stars – and now one has come back home to inspire the next generation. FIND OUT WHO 👉 https://bit.ly/4fBjIz3

14/06/2026

ANTIGONE. Let him rest 👑
2 shows only this Friday and Saturday. Book now!
www.napa.com.au/tickets