Recognizing the cultural and educational contributions of the Youth America Grand Prix throughout its 25 years of service as the national youth dance competition of the United States.

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Introduced on April 19, 2024 by Jerrold Lewis Nadler

Legislation Details

Recognizes the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) as the largest student ballet scholarship competition in the world and the first in the United States.
Acknowledges YAGP’s dedication to promoting dance within the U.S. and internationally.
Highlights YAGP’s 25-year history of providing scholarship opportunities to ballet students across all 50 States and over 40 countries on 5 continents.
Notes YAGP’s role in giving young dancers from all 50 States opportunities to perform professionally both domestically and abroad.
Mentions YAGP’s organization of competitions, master classes, educational events, and performances in over 15 countries.
Credits YAGP with offering more than 250,000 dance students of all backgrounds the chance to receive top-quality dance education and pursue dance careers.
States YAGP has awarded over $5,000,000 in scholarships to prestigious dance schools.
Observes a 30 percent increase in the representation of dancers from diverse backgrounds in the U.S. and international dance schools and companies, attributed to YAGP’s efforts.
Points out that over 450 YAGP alumni are dancing professionally in 80 companies worldwide, including 60 alumni in the American Ballet Theatre, recognized by Congress as America’s National Ballet Company.
Recognizes YAGP’s contribution to international dance, as acknowledged by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Commends YAGP for over 25 years of service as the national youth dance competition of the U.S., providing world-class instruction and performances nationwide.
Acknowledges YAGP as a platform for cross-cultural exchanges among ballet students from the U.S. and around the globe.
Recognizes YAGP’s innovative education, outreach, scholarship, and performance opportunities for young dancers.
Celebrates YAGP’s role in ensuring the future of dance in the U.S. and worldwide by supporting the next generation of dance artists and audiences.

Last updated 8/8/2024