Press
YAGP Is Offering Daily Online Classes Taught by Pro Alumni and Master Teachers
Read More“The sheer number of ballet greats was enough to leave me completely star struck.”
Rachel Zar, Dance Spirit
Young Ukrainian dancer in the US uses ballet to ‘get rid of this pain’
Read More“The YAGP Gala sparks enough excitement to sell out all in the blink of an eye.”
Joseph Carman, Dance Magazine
Starry Night
Read More“Gala of Galas!”
Emma Manning, Dance Europe Magazine
YAGP Returns to NYC: 25th Anniversary Kick-Off Gala
Read More“A well-crafted delight”
Wendy Perron, Dance Magazine
Inside YAGP’s Celebration of 25 Years Producing the Stars of Tomorrow
Read More“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
This Week in Events: the Art World Goes Glam
Read More“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”
Youth America Grand Prix’s 2023 Stars of Today Meets the Stars of Tomorrow Gala
Read More“…the Youth America Grand Prix has achieved an impressive world-wide status.”
Susan Reiter, Dance Australia
Ballerinas break world record standing 'en pointe'
Read More“This ballet competition changes lives”
Jordan G. Teicher, Slate Magazine
353 ballerinas broke the world record for dancing on pointe in one place
Read More“If you want to see the future now, attend the annual Youth America Grand Prix ballet competition in New York.”
Elena Tchernichova, Ballet Review
353 Ballet Dancers Set a Record
Read More“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
YOUTH AMERICA GRAND PRIX’S 25-YEAR DANCE WITH BALLET SCHOLARSHIP
Read More“The explosive growth and prominence that YAGP… accomplished in its 15 years is at least remarkable.”
Jerry Hochman, “Critical Dance”
2024 YAGP Winners Announced, Capping 25th Anniversary Celebration
Read More“A glamorous platform, where newcomers can share the stage with stars from around the world.”
Robert Johnson, The Star-Ledger
A Grand Evening
Read More“A game changer in the dance world”
Laura Bleiberg, The Los Angeles Times
Wrapping Up YAGP 2024: Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence
Read MoreNo ballet fan should miss it!”
Francis Mason, The New York Times Radio
This Week in Events: Dior Touches Down in NYC
Read More“The evening was full of high spirits”
Jocelyn Noveck, Huffington Post (AP)
Big Names and Ballet Slippers: Inside YAGP’s 25th Anniversary Gala
Read More“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
Inside The YAGP’s 25th Anniversary Gala
Read More“Youth America Grand Prix is a sort of Olympics of classical ballet…”
Hedy Wess, Chicago Sun Times
Fashion Favorites Came Together For YAGP’s 25th Anniversary Gala
Read More“Thrilling, tense, sometimes heart wrenching journey is called the Youth America Grand Prix, the elite of the elite….. ”
Cynthia McFadden, ABC Nightline