YAGP 2020 GALA
“STARS OF TODAY MEET THE STARS OF TOMORROW”

YAGP 2020 GALA “Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow” April 16, 2020 at 7 PM David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center Followed by post-performance dinner with the Guest Artists*       “Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow” is an annually sold-out, spectacular Gala performance, featuring...

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“STARS OF TODAY MEET THE STARS OF TOMORROW” GALA 2019

    Save the date for Youth America Grand Prix’s “Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow” 20th Anniversary Gala on April 18, 2019. Sponsorship of the New York Finals or Gala available upon request. To customize your benefits or for early ticket purchases, please contact Anna Covatta, Assistant...

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“STARS OF TODAY MEET THE STARS OF TOMORROW” GALA 2018

  The YAGP 2018 Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow Gala took place once again on the illustrious stage of the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, featuring performances by leading dancers from the world’s most prominent companies (Stars of Today—many of whom are YAGP alumni) alongside...

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JULIO BOCCA: A TRIBUTE TO A DANCE LEGEND

    Presented as part of YAGP’s “Legends in Dance” series. On Friday, April 14, 2017 YAGP will present a special tribute to a legendary Argentinian ballet dancer, Julio Bocca. This Gala performance will be presented as part of YAGP’s “Legends in Dance” series in honor of Mr. Bocca’s 50thBirthday....

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“STARS OF TODAY MEET THE STARS OF TOMORROW” GALA 2017

  The YAGP 2017 Gala marked the first time that Youth America Grand Prix presented a Lifetime Achievement Award. Instituted as part of YAGP’s educational mission to inform and inspire the next generation of young artists, the YAGP Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes legendary figures in dance who have left an...

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“STARS OF TODAY MEET THE STARS OF TOMORROW” GALA 2016

Thursday, April 28, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. Friday, April 29, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. Howard Gilman Opera House, Brooklyn Academy of Music The 2016 Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow Gala will feature a night of thrilling performances by leading dancers from the world’s most prominent companies (Stars...

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2016 YAGP – SAO PAOLO, BRAZIL WINNERS

      SOLOISTS                         Andrey Jesus   10   Ballet Jovem de São Vicente         Isabela Moreira Buback   9   Expressao e Arte Studio de Dança         Rafael de Andrade  ...

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TAMPA GALA 2016

Saturday January 9th, 2016   Featuring: Youth America Grand Prix 2016 Tampa Semi-Final Participants Youth America Grand Prix 2015 Winners and Alumni and Adiarys Almeida (Principal Guest Artist) Skylar Brandt* (Soloist, American Ballet Theatre) Taras Domitro (Principal, San Francisco Ballet) Gonzalo Garcia (Principal, New York City Ballet) Alexandra Mukhamedov* (Soloist,...

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Indianapolis Gala 2015

Indianapolis Gala 2015 (Stars of Today Meet The Stars of Tomorrow Gala ) Sunday, May 31st at 7 PM Tarkington Theater, Carmel, IN   Click here to buy tickets   After thrilling audiences in New York, Sao Paulo, Tokyo and Mexico City, Youth America Grand Prix’s highly acclaimed Gala, “STARS OF TODAY MEET...

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2015 YAGP – NEW YORK CITY FINALS WINNERS

      SENIOR AGE DIVISION                     GRAND PRIX   Not awarded                                   CLASSICAL DANCE CATEGORY – WOMEN              ...

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David Hallberg Presents: Legacy Gala

April 17, 2015 at 7:00 pm   TO BUY TICKETS PLEASE CLICK HERE   This spectacular evening of dance offers an intimate look at some of the world’s most renowned ballet companies performing varied and rarely-seen contemporary works representative of each world-famous institution, many never seen in NYC. Celebrated international...

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2015 YAGP – AUSTIN, TX SEMI-FINAL WINNERS

      SENIOR AGE DIVISION                     GRAND PRIX   Taylor Ciampi   16   The Rock School For Dance Education, PA                           CLASSICAL DANCE CATEGORY – MEN &...

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2015 YAGP – DENVER, CO SEMI-FINAL WINNERS

      SENIOR AGE DIVISION                     GRAND PRIX   Sage Humphries   17   Dmitri Kulev Classical Ballet Academy, CA                           CLASSICAL DANCE CATEGORY – WOMEN    ...

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2015 YAGP – DALLAS, TX SEMI-FINAL WINNERS

      SENIOR AGE DIVISION                     GRAND PRIX   Not awarded                                   CLASSICAL DANCE CATEGORY – WOMEN              ...

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2015 YAGP – PITTSBURGH, PA SEMI-FINAL WINNERS

      SENIOR AGE DIVISION                     GRAND PRIX   Stefan Goncalvez   19   The Washington School of Ballet, DC                           CLASSICAL DANCE CATEGORY – WOMEN    ...

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2015 YAGP – BOSTON, MA SEMI-FINAL WINNERS

      SENIOR AGE DIVISION                     GRAND PRIX   Theophilus Pilette   15   Ellison Ballet – Professional Training Program, NY                           CLASSICAL DANCE CATEGORY – WOMEN  ...

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2015 YAGP – TAMPA, FL SEMI-FINAL WINNERS

      SENIOR AGE DIVISION                     GRAND PRIX   Nicole Fannéy   15   International Ballet Academy, NC                           CLASSICAL DANCE CATEGORY – WOMEN        ...

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A Night on Broadway with “An American In Paris”

Taking place in early March, Youth America Grand Prix will host a trip to the Broadway show “An American in Paris,” featuring New York City Ballet Principal, Robert Fairchild, choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon. The performance will be followed by a talk-back with Fairchild and Wheeldon. The guest list will include...

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The Making of a Costume

Barbara Brandt will explore the dynamics of costume design, from concept to creation, with fashion designer B Michael and choreographer Andrea Schermoly. Also participating in the panel and debuting an original pas de deux are Chase Finlay and YAGP alumnus Lauren Lovette, both of New York City Ballet. B Michael...

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Alice and Olivia Shopping Benefit

Beginning at 5:00pm, Youth America Grand Prix will partner with Alice and Olivia to present a glamorous shopping party hosted by Margot London, YAGP Vice Chair, and YAGP Alumni Sara Mearns, Principal Dancer of New York City Ballet and Hee Seo, Principal Dancer of American Ballet Theatre. The guest list...

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Dance & Fashion Exhibit and Luncheon

Beginning at 11:00am, Youth America Grand Prix will host 50 guests, including YAGP alumni and American Ballet Theatre artists Isabella Boylston, Hee Seo, Gabe Stone Shayer, and Calvin Royal III, for a private tour of The Museum at FIT’s brand new exhibit, Dance & Fashion, lead by Director Dr. Valerie...

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YAGP 2015 Winners – Paris, France

    SENIOR AGE DIVISION             GRAND PRIX Not awarded                   CLASSICAL DANCE CATEGORY – WOMEN             1st Place Katharina Sophie Nikelski 16 Berlin State Ballet School, GERMANY   2nd Place Alicia...

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