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Youth America Grand Prix: The Evolution of Classical Ballet Choreography

New York Public Library for the Performing Arts - Bruno Walter Auditorium
Feb 20 | Thu | 6 PM | FREE
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Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) is the world’s largest student ballet scholarship competition and dance network, designated by the U.S. Senate as America's National Youth Dance Competition. As the number one source of talent for the world's dance schools and companies, YAGP's mission is to support and develop world-class dancers of all economic, ethnic, and geographic backgrounds - ensuring the future of dance by traveling the world and auditioning more than 15,000 talented young dancers annually for scholarships, performance opportunities, and other educational programs.

As part of its ongoing educational initiatives, YAGP presents a talk at the Library for the Performing Arts on the evolution of choreography—from classical ballet pantomime to contemporary works—featuring YAGP alumni from American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, and other esteemed companies. The artists will also share about their journeys with YAGP, from young participants to stars of some of the world's leading dance companies, illustrating YAGP's impact on the dance world and how it has propelled emerging young dancers' careers worldwide.

Venue: New York Public Library for the Performing Arts - Bruno Walter Auditorium

111 Amsterdam Ave, between West 64th and 65th Street Map
212-642-0142