The Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) is the only student ballet competition in America which awards scholarships to leading dance schools in the U.S. and abroad. The competition is held annually in New York City and is open to dance students of all nationalities 9 - 19 years old.
Launched in the year 2000 by two former dancers of the Bolshoi Ballet, Larissa and Gennadi Saveliev, YAGP was created to provide educational and professional opportunities for young student dancers, acting as a stepping stone to a professional dance career.
Since its inception, Youth America Grand Prix has become known internationally as a forum where students and their teachers can openly exchange ideas and experiences, as well as, share the latest information on a variety of issues in ballet and contemporary dance.
YAGP's reputation as a showcase for dance students from the United States and abroad is such that passing the preliminary round to be selected to participate in the New York City Finals is in itself, a immense accomplishment which gives the participant an important distinction and boosts their professional dance career. (Adopted from the YAGP website).