by Amy Brandt | Apr 16, 2015 | Company Life
For the last week, New York City has been teeming with bunheads, here to compete for over $300,000 in scholarships at Youth America Grand Prix. Out of 7,000 dancers who competed in regional semi-finals, 350 were selected as NYC finalists, with over 70 moving forward...
by Pointe Magazine | Dec 1, 2009 | Company Life
Student Opportunities: Youth America Grand Prix Each year, Youth America Grand Prix, the world’s largest student ballet competition, is literally filled with the stars of tomorrow. Some of ballet’s best and brightest have competed on the YAGP stage,...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 23, 2009 | Company Life
When American Ballet Theatre offered Katherine Williams a place in its corps, she had no idea how big a transition lay ahead. Williams’ long line, liquid-smooth control and elegant port de bras had helped her advance quickly from student at the Jacqueline...
by Nicole Loeffler-Gladstone | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
Leave it to Nigel to utilize all available outlets in his quest to bring dance to a wider audience. His latest project is Dance School Diaries, a web-based reality series that follows four Southern California dancers as they prepare for Youth America Grand Prix. The...
by Margaret Fuhrer | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
Last night, I attended the final round of Youth America Grand Prix’s New York City finals. Every year, I’m overwhelmed by the level of talent at the competition, and this year was no exception. There’s nothing more exciting than spotting the stars of...
by Margaret Fuhrer | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
You can always count on Youth America Grand Prix to bring in ballet’s biggest names—and last night’s YAGP gala in NYC was no exception. Teresa Reichlen? Viengsay Valdés? Dorothée Gilbert? Marcelo Gomes? Maria Kochetkova? Check, check,...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
It’s that time of year again: Youth America Grand Prix finals. This weekend, scores of talented young dancers will descend on New York City, hoping to impress, to be seen, to win a medal, a scholarship or maybe even a job. Merde to all of the Pointe readers who...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
If you’ve ever been curious about ballet competitions, you need to check out First Position. The new documentary follows a handful of super-talented ballet students as they train for and compete in Youth America Grand Prix. All of them make it to the finals in...