21st Annual World Championships of Performing Arts Celebrates Global Talent
Singers, dancers, actors, models, and instrumentalists are competing at the 21st Annual World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) July 1-9, 2017 in Long Beach, California. This international meet is often cited as the official "Talent Olympics" for performers and is the only event of its kind!
Performers are selected from the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, Central and South America, Europe, Asia and South Africa. Contestants from over 60 countries will be vying for the gold with more than a quarter of a million dollars in scholarships and prizes from New York Conservatory, New York Film Academy, Millennium Dance Complex, LA Models, Oleg Cassini, Indasoul Records and CSM Words/Music, to name a few...
The talent competitions run throughout the week culminating with the Finals Competition WCOPA 2017 Grand Finale Show and Webcast, Friday, July 7, held at the Terrace Theatre in the Long Beach Performing Arts Center. The pre-show starts at 6:30 pm, followed by the 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm live show and webcast. Final Night Judges include Troy Laureta WCOPA 1998 multi-medalist now award-winning musical director/keyboardist/arranger for Ariana Grande...Pierre Parisien, Senior Director of Cirque du Soleil Resident Shows Las Vegas...LA Models' top runway agent in America, Crista Clayman whose exclusive clients include Gucci, Chanel, Christian Dior and Louis Vitton.
In addition to the world class contenders selected from 60 countries vying for Championship titles, the event will feature a performance by the 2016 Grand Champions JNS Dance Crew.
The 2017 Grand Finale Show Tickets are $15 for California residents and are available at www.eventbrite.com/e/world-championships-of-performing-arts-finals-competition-2017-tickets-34587077881 Tickets can be pre-purchased online or at Check-in with a California ID. Check-in opens at 5:45 pm. Seating: General Admission - Loge and Balcony levels. Patrons must bring Ticket Confirmation and their California ID. Patrons must be seated by 6:45 PM. NO LATE SEATING! Patrons may not bring backpacks, large purses or large bags of any kind into the venue. Event organizers reserve the right to check any items being brought into the Performing Arts Center. Parking ($15) is available at the facility in both garages. (Accessible Parking is available.) Appropriate for ages 5 and up.
For more information please call the WCOPA Hotline (888) 214-9511
For more about WCOPA 2017:
www.Facebook.com/worldchampionshipsofperformingarts
www.Twitter/officialWCOPA
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