YOUTH AMERICA GRAND PRIX INC
Cause Area
- Arts & Culture
- Children & Youth
Location
417 5th Avenue, 5th FloorNEW YORK, NY 10016 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
To support and develop world-class dancers ages 9 to 19 of all ethnic, economic, and geographic backgrounds by providing scholarship auditions and performance opportunities, and serving as the global network of dance, connecting students, teachers, schools, dance companies, dancers and audiences.
Description
Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) is the world’s largest international student ballet scholarship competition that awards scholarships to 30 leading dance schools worldwide. YAGP was launched in 1999 by two dancers of the renowned Bolshoi Ballet, Larissa and Gennadi Saveliev, and is currently in its 18 th season. The competition is open to dance students of all nationalities ages 9-19 and is held annually around the world with Finals in New York City.