Press
“The sheer number of ballet greats was enough to leave me completely star struck.”
Rachel Zar, Dance Spirit
“The YAGP Gala sparks enough excitement to sell out all in the blink of an eye.”
Joseph Carman, Dance Magazine
“Gala of Galas!”
Emma Manning, Dance Europe Magazine
“A well-crafted delight”
Wendy Perron, Dance Magazine
“There was artistry in abundance of today’s most celebrated ballerinas from around the globe … The men were the world’s best as well. The sold-out house was filled with grown-ups who knew how to appreciate what they were watching”
Sondra Forsyth, Dance Art
“The educational opportunities that competitions such as YAGP provide, help preserve [the art form] and open it to an ever-widening range of performers and enthusiasts.”
Jerry Hochman, “Critical Dance”
“…the Youth America Grand Prix has achieved an impressive world-wide status.”
Susan Reiter, Dance Australia
“This ballet competition changes lives”
Jordan G. Teicher, Slate Magazine
“If you want to see the future now, attend the annual Youth America Grand Prix ballet competition in New York.”
Elena Tchernichova, Ballet Review
“No question—Larissa and Gennadi Saveliev, who founded the competition, have made YAGP what it is today—the most exciting platform for young dancers in the world.”
Dance Europe Magazine
“The explosive growth and prominence that YAGP… accomplished in its 15 years is at least remarkable.”
Jerry Hochman, “Critical Dance”
“A glamorous platform, where newcomers can share the stage with stars from around the world.”
Robert Johnson, The Star-Ledger
“A game changer in the dance world”
Laura Bleiberg, The Los Angeles Times
No ballet fan should miss it!”
Francis Mason, The New York Times Radio
“The evening was full of high spirits”
Jocelyn Noveck, Huffington Post (AP)
“The Youth America Grand Prix, a genuine, internationally recognized event where ballet hopefuls can win trophies, scholarships and contracts”
Lewis Segal, The Los Angeles Times
“Youth America Grand Prix is a sort of Olympics of classical ballet…”
Hedy Wess, Chicago Sun Times
“Thrilling, tense, sometimes heart wrenching journey is called the Youth America Grand Prix, the elite of the elite….. ”
Cynthia McFadden, ABC Nightline