Hailey Kolker
Hailey Kolker is a former dancer and pre-professional school administrator, a teacher, and Senior Communications Manager for Youth America Grand Prix. Through this blog, she aims to bring together the stories, advice, and topics that matter most to all who are passionate about ballet and dance. Welcome!
Newsletter: Summer 2022
Dear Friends,
The registration for the YAGP 2023 Season is now well underway – and we can’t wait to...
Newsletter: Spring 2022
Dear Friends,
As we have just finished the U.S. audition tour and are getting ready for the Season Finals...
Newsletter: 2021 Highlights
Dear Friends,
As we continue to navigate the “new normal,” what gives us confidence to continue into the year...
Newsletter: Fall 2021
Dear Friends,
As we are about to celebrate Thanksgiving in the United States, we could not be more thankful...
Newsletter: Summer 2021
Dear Friends,
Having just finished our last event of the 2021 Season, we invite you to join us in...
Newsletter: Spring 2021
Dear Friends,
One year ago, YAGP finished its last semi-final of the 2020 Season in Toronto, Canada, after which...
Newsletter: 2020 Highlights
Dear Friends,
2020 has been a challenging year – and dancers worldwide have accepted the challenge: to work harder,...
Newsletter: October 2020
Dear Friends,
It is with gratitude and appreciation for our global community of dancers, teachers, schools, friends, and supporters...
Q&A with Sascha Radetsky
How to audition successfully? What is crucial in becoming a great partner?
Sascha Radetsky, Artistic Director of ABT...
Q&A with Peter Stark
How do dancers deal with a pandemic? How does the world pandemic affect ballet companies' recruitment process for the upcoming season? How...
