WHAT CRITICS ARE SAYING:
“Thrilling, tense, sometimes heart wrenching journey is called the Youth America Grand Prix,
the elite of the elite….. ”
Cynthia McFadden, ABC Nightline
“Youth America Grand Prix is a sort of Olympics of classical ballet…”
Hedy Wess, Chicago Sun Times
“The Youth America Grand Prix, a genuine, internationally recognized event where ballet hopefuls
can win trophies, scholarships and contracts”
Lewis Segal, The Los Angeles Times
“The evening was full of high spirits”
Jocelyn Noveck, Huffington Post (AP)
No ballet fan should miss it!”
Francis Mason, The New York Times Radio
“a game changer in the dance world”
Laura Bleiberg, The Los Angeles Times
“A glamorous platform, where newcomers can share the stage with stars from around the world.”
Robert Johnson, The Star-Ledger
“The explosive growth and prominence that YAGP… accomplished in its 15 years is at least remarkable.”
Jerry Hochman, “Critical Dance”
“No question—Larissa and Gennadi Saveliev, who founded the competition, have made YAGP what it is today—the most exciting platform for young dancers in the world.”
Dance Europe Magazine
“If you want to see the future now, attend the annual Youth America Grand Prix ballet
competition in New York.”
Elena Tchernichova, Ballet Review
“This ballet competition changes lives”
Jordan G. Teicher, Slate Magazine
“…the Youth America Grand Prix has achieved an impressive world-wide status.”
Susan Reiter, Dance Australia
“The educational opportunities that competitions such as YAGP provide, help preserve [the art form] and open it to an ever-widening range of performers and enthusiasts.”
Jerry Hochman, “Critical Dance”
“There was artistry in abundance of today’s most celebrated ballerinas from around the globe … The men were the world’s best as well. The sold-out house was filled with grown-ups who knew how to appreciate what they were watching”
Sondra Forsyth, Dance Art
“A well-crafted delight”
Wendy Perron, Dance Magazine
“Gala of Galas!”
Emma Manning, Dance Europe Magazine
“The YAGP Gala sparks enough excitement to sell out all in the blink of an eye.”
Joseph Carman, Dance Magazine
“The sheer number of ballet greats was enough to leave me completely star struck.”
Rachel Zar, Dance Spirit
“inspiring and memorable from start to finish”
Sondra Forsyth, DanceWorld.com
“Almost overnight, Youth America Grand Prix created a central ballet marketplace.”
Laura Bleiberg, The Los Angeles Times
“a truly impressive parade of artists”
Jocelyn Noveck, The Moscow Times (AP)
“I found myself just staring… with my mouth agape.”
Darrell Wood, “NYC Dance Stuff”
“Dynamic, invigorating and playful”
Brian Seibert, New York Times
“…. the bows naturally brought the audience to its feet”
Brian Seibert, The New York Times
“there was lots of superb dancing and everything was a highlight”
Philip Gardner, Oberon’s Grove
“The Makarova gala crowned three, remarkable evenings of performances by international artists
and by Youth America Grand Prix hopefuls.”
Robert Johnson, The Star-Ledger
