COMPETITIONS
The chapter’s trademark program is our competitions. Every year, we give out monetary awards to winners in Dance (Classical Modern), Youth Photography, Music (Voice), Poetry and more. We also review Dorothy Lincoln-Smith Voice Competition submissions before selecting two chapter finalists for the national competition.
On a four-year, rotating basis, we hold competitions in Dance, Drama, Instrumental Music, and Musical Theater. Chapter winners go on to compete for larger prize money at the national level.
Annual Chapter Competitions
Modern Choreography competition with $2000 in scholarships to be awarded.
High School Students ages 14-18
MaryAnn Fernandez Herding will conduct an adjudicated modern dance class.
Choreography Competition to be held at:
Dance Theater West
3925 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018
Competition Rules:
- Perform an original work not to exceed three minutes.
- Music provided by the dancer. No props or costumes.
- Ladies attire Black leotard, black tights, bare feet (or footies)
- Gentlemen: White t shirt, black tights, ba
2024 Modern Choreography Competition
Competition Date: April 14, 2024 – 1:00pm
To apply, send an email to Susan Silverman at suzerina@aol.com
Competitions FAQ
Q: How can I apply to enter an NSAL Arizona competition?
A: NSAL Arizona conducts, or participates in, various competitions each year. For details, rules and application information, check this page for updates and application forms.
Q: How much does it cost to enter an NSAL Arizona competition?
A: Entrance fees vary, depending on the particular competition. Some are completely free such as the Literature (Essays) Competition. For others, there may be additional expenses, such as the cost of preparing a CD or DVD. Please read each competition’s rules and requirements.
Q: What are the competition age ranges?
A: Each competition has its own age rules, but generally, the youngest is 14 and the upper limit is 25 (with one exception). Check each competition’s description on this page.
Q: How much money do competition winners receive?
A: Monetary awards, which may change from year to year, differ depending on the competition and the winner’s placement after adjudication.
In recent years, the chapter has distributed monetary awards between $100 and $15,000.
Q: How do application deadlines work?
When you submit your application by email, it must be received by 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date. When you submit an application by post or courier, it must be postmarked or dated no later than the deadline date.
Partnerships
In an effort to fulfill our mission of supporting young, talented artists at the beginning of their careers, NSAL Arizona partners with The National Association of Teachers of Singing to award $2000 to winners of its National Music Theater Competition.
The competition is designed for emerging music theater soloists and those who just need that one break to move their careers forward. To be eligible, applicants must be between ages 20-28 as of the application deadline date.
NSAL Arizona partners with the Herberger Theater Center for its Arizona Young Artists’ Competition.
Performances are adjudicated by outstanding professionals in Acting, Modern/Contemporary Dance, Musical Theatre Voice, and Classical Voice.
Finalists perform at the Herberger Theater and compete for scholarships to help further their education in the arts. The audience will also have the opportunity to vote on their favorite performer in all four categories to win the People’s Choice Award.
The competition showcases the diverse and emerging talent of young Arizona artists, introduces them to the audition process, and provides them with an opportunity to interact with highly regarded arts professionals.