The Florida Academy of Performing Arts (FAOPA) Competition Team had an incredible weekend at the National Performing Arts Festival (NPAF) at Universal Studios! This audition-based team, composed of talented performers ages 8–18, travels to competitions across the United States, showcasing their passion and dedication to the performing arts.

This past weekend, they put on show-stopping performances and brought home an impressive list of awards, demonstrating their hard work and talent. Here’s a look at their amazing achievements at NPAF:

Award Highlights:

🎭 Adjudicator Award – Performance on the Lagoon Stage (MainStage) for “Imaginary”
🎭 Superior Rating – “Imaginary”
🎭 Senior Soloist Showcase Award (MainStage) – Charlotte Godin (“Carrie”)
🎭 Junior Soloist Showcase Award (MainStage) – Kayden Williams (“Never Ever Getting Rid of Me”)
🎭 Duet Showcase Award (MainStage) – Kat Baudoin and Gabriela Vazquez (“I’d Give It All For You”)
🎭 Spotlight Awards:
⭐ Kat Baudoin as Milo
⭐ Danisha Elisme as Oogie
⭐ Morgan Sheriff as Big Brenda
⭐ Kayden Williams as Sam
🎭 Outstanding Solo Performance Awards:
⭐ Kat Baudoin
⭐ Charlotte Godin
⭐ Gabby Rivera
⭐ Kayden Williams
🎭 Outstanding Duet Performance Award:
⭐ Kat Baudoin and Gabriela Vazquez

The Competition Team’s dedication to excellence and passion for performing continues to shine, and we couldn’t be prouder of their success at this prestigious festival.

Want to Learn More?

The FAOPA Competition Team is always looking for talented and dedicated performers to join their ranks. If you’re interested in auditioning or learning more about the team, visit FAOPA’s Competition Team page.

For additional questions, feel free to contact Music Showcase at this link or reach out to FAOPA directly here.

Congratulations to all the performers on a fantastic weekend! Keep reaching for the stars! 🌟