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YAGP 2017 FINALS

NEW YORK CITY

April 7 - 14, 2017

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5 - 89 - 14

15 - 2021 - 2425 - 26

27Teacher & Scholarship Presenters 28 - 29

30 - 3738 - 4445 - 5051 - 55

Saturday, April 8, 2017 Program 56 - 70Sunday, April 9, 2017 Program 71 - 84Monday, April 10, 2017 Program 85 - 96Tuesday, April 11, 2017 Program 97 - 107Wednesday, April 12, 2017 Program 108 - 115Notes 116 - 117

Important Addresses

Time Table

Grand Defile Rehearsal Schedule

Soloists Master Classes Schedule

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Ensemble Master Classes ScheduleIntensive Master Classes Schedule

Table of Contents

Schedule of Events

Junior Soloist DirectorySenior Soloist DirectoryPre-Competitive Soloist DirectoryFriday, April 7, 2017 Program

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Jack Skirball Center for the Performing Arts566 LaGuardia Place, New York, NY 10012

Hunter College, Kaye PlayhouseCourtyard Entrance, between Park Ave & Lexington Ave,New York, NY 10065

David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center20 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023

David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center (stage door entrance)The Corner of 62nd Street and Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10023

Manhattan Movement and Arts Center248 W 60th St., New York, NY 10023

Hunter College Studios930 Lexington Ave (between 68th & 69th) 6th and 7th Floor, New York, NY 10065

Gibney Dance Center890 Broadway, New York, NY 10013

Peridance Capezio Center126 E 13 Street, New York, NY 10003

Roosevelt Hotel45 E 45th Street (at Madison Avenue),New York, NY 10017

(SPECIAL DIRECTIONS: There is no official building address; it is located under a bridge, and the address of the building across the street is: 116 East 68th St, New York, NY 10065)

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THEATERS

STUDIOS

Important Addresses

HOTEL

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Thursday, April 6, 2017

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Pre-Registration (Optional) for all ParticipantsRoosevelt Hotel45 E 45th Street (at Madison Avenue)New York, NY 10017

Roosevelt Hotel45 E 45th Street (at Madison Avenue)New York, NY 10017

Friday, April 7, 2017

Jack Skirball Center for the Performing Arts566 LaGuardia PlaceNew York, NY 10012

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Scheduled Events

With so many schools presenting scholarships at YAGP, participants and their parents may find themselveswondering what makes each school different and what school may be the best fit for them.This would be a great opportunity to ask any scholarship-related questions.

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - "Career Guidance" Q&A Session with YAGP Artistic Director & Director of Scholarships

1:30 PM - "Career Guidance" Q&A Session with YAGP Artistic Director & Director of Scholarships

With so many schools presenting scholarships at YAGP, participants and their parents may find themselveswondering what makes each school different and what school may be the best fit for them.This would be a great opportunity to ask any scholarship-related questions.

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Monday, April 10, 2017

Hunter College Studios (Studio 700)930 Lexington Ave (between 68th & 69th) 6th Floor, New York, NY 10065

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

1:30 PM - Misty Copeland Poster Signing

Hunter College Studios (Studio 605)930 Lexington Ave (between 68th & 69th) 6th Floor, New York, NY 10065

6:00 PM - 8:15 PM - Pre-Competitive Scholarship ClassesHunter College Studios930 Lexington Ave (between 68th & 69th) 6th Floor, New York, NY 10065

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Scheduled Events

Meet one of the most celebrated ballet artists performing today! Misty Copeland, Principal Dancer of ABT and alongtime YAGP supporter, will personally sign posters and give them as gifts to YAGP finalists. Available whilesupplies last, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Michael Vernon, Chair of the Ballet Department at Indiana University - one of the leading universitydanceprograms in the US - will lead a discussion of additional options available to dance students for theirtraining. He will make a presentation about his and other universities; dance programs and will have a Q&A,where he will answer any questions you may have about combining dance training with higher education atvarious institutions in the United States. Parents, teachers and students are welcome to attend this informativeand lively presentation.

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM - "College: The Next Step" Lecture Presentation and Q&A with Michael Vernon

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Wednesday, April 12, 2017

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM - Junior & Senior & PC Men Scholarship ClassesManhattan Movement and Arts Center248 W 60th St.New York, NY 10023

David H. Koch Theater (on the Promenade)20 Lincoln Center PlazaNew York, NY 10023

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Final RoundDavid H. Koch Theater20 Lincoln Center PlazaNew York, NY 10023

Thursday, April 13, 2017

9:30 AM - 2:00 PM - Junior, Senior Scholarship ClassesManhattan Movement and Arts Center248 W 60th St.New York, NY 10023

2:00 PM - 4:30 PM - Scholarship Conference

Manhattan Movement and Arts Center248 W 60th St.New York, NY 10023

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM - YAGP 2017 Job FairManhattan Movement and Arts Center248 W 60th St.New York, NY 10023

7:00 PM - YAGP 2017 Gala: "Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow"David H. Koch Theater20 Lincoln Center PlazaNew York, NY 10023

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Teachers Reception

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Scheduled Events

If you have received a scholarship offer and would like to meet with the representative of the school, this is your opportunity to get to know them and ask any questions you may have.

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Friday, April 14, 2017

David H. Koch TheaterThe Corner of 62nd Street and Columbus AvenueNew York, NY 10023

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM - Participant Party (directly after the Awards Ceremony)David H. Koch Theater (on the Promenade)20 Lincoln Center PlazaNew York, NY 10023

7:30 PM - "JULIO BOCCA: A Tribute to a Dance Legend" GalaDavid H. Koch Theater20 Lincoln Center PlazaNew York, NY 10023

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Scheduled Events

1:30 PM - Awards Ceremony (participant lineup at 12:30 PM at backstage door)

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1:00 PM Lobby & Registration Opens

1:30 PM Backstage Opens

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Open Stage - Junior Contemporary Group 1 (Ages 12) (#001 - #035)

3:00 PM - 4:40 PM Junior Contemporary Competition Group 1 (Ages 12) (#001 - #035)

4:40 PM - 5:00 PM Open Stage - Junior Contemporary Group 2 (Ages 12) (#036 - #069)

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Junior Contemporary Competition Group 2 (Ages 12) (#036 - #069)

6:30 PM - 6:50 PM Open Stage - Junior Contemporary Group 3 (Ages 13) (#070 - #101)

6:50 PM - 8:30 PM Junior Contemporary Competition Group 3 (Ages 13) (#070 - #101)

Jack H. Skirball Center for the Performing Arts

Friday, April 7, 2017

Competition ScheduleYAGP 2017 FINALS

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8:15 AM Lobby & Backstage Opens

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Open Stage - Large Ensemble Category Group 1 (#801 - #822)

10:00 AM -11:30 AM Large Ensemble Competition Group 1 (#801 - #822)

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Open Stage - Large Ensemble Category Group 2 (#823 - #843)

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Large Ensemble Competition Group 2 (#823 - #843)

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Open Stage - Junior Contemporary Group 4 (Ages 14) (#102 - #134)

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Junior Contemporary Competition Group 4 (Ages 14) (#102 - #134)

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Open Stage - Classical Pas de Deux Group 1 (#701 - #717)

4:00 PM - 5:45 PM Classical Pas de Deux Competition Group 1 (#701 - #717)

5:45 PM - 6:15 PM Open Stage - Large Ensemble Category Group 3 (#844 - #865)

6:15 PM - 7:45 PM Large Ensemble Competition Group 3 (#844 - #865)

7:45 PM - 8:15 PM Open Stage - Large Ensemble Category Group 4 (#866 - #888)

8:15 PM - 10:00 PM Large Ensemble Competition Group 4 (#866 - #888)

Jack H. Skirball Center for the Performing Arts

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Saturday, April 8, 2017

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8:15 AM Backstage Opens

8:30 AM Lobby Doors

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM Open Stage - Large Ensemble Category Group 5 (#889 - #911)

9:30 AM - 11:15 AM Large Ensemble Competition Group 5 (#889 - #911)

11:15 AM - 11:35 AM Open Stage - Senior Classical Group 1 (Ages 15-16) (#201 - #231)

11:35 AM - 1:00 PM Senior Classical Competition Group 1 (Ages 15-16) (#201 - #231)

1:00 PM - 1:20 PM Open Stage - Senior Classical Group 2 (Ages 16-17) (#232 - #263)

1:20 PM - 2:40 PM Senior Classical Competition Group 2 (Ages 16-17) (#232 - #263)

2:40 PM - 3:00 PM Open Stage - Classical Pas de Deux Group 2 (#718 - #736)

3:00 PM - 4:45 PM Classical Pas de Deux Competition Group 2 (#718 - #736)

4:45 PM - 5:05 PM Open Stage - Senior Classical Group 3 (Ages 17-19) (#264 - #296)

5:05 PM - 6:30 PM Senior Classical Competition Group 3 (Ages 17-19) (#264 - #296)

6:30 PM - 6:50 PM

6:50 PM - 8:15 PM

8:15 PM - 8:35 PM Open Stage - Senior Men Classical Category (Ages 15-19) (#363 - #411)

8:35 PM - 10:00 PM Senior Men Classical Competition (Ages 15-19) (#363 - #411)

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Sunday, April 9, 2017

Jack H. Skirball Center for the Performing Arts

Junior/Senior Men Classical Competition (Ages 12-15) (#151 - #192 & #351 - #362)

Open Stage - Junior/Senior Men Classical Category (Ages 12-15) (#151 - #192 & #351 - #362)

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8:15 AM Backstage Opens

9:00 AM Lobby Opens

10:00 AM - 10:20 AM Open Stage - Pre-Competitive Category Group 1 (Ages 9-10) (#501- #537)

10:20 AM - 11:45 AM Pre-Competitive Competition Group 1 (Ages 9-10) (#501 - #537)

11:45 AM - 12:05 PM

12:05 PM - 1:30 PM Pre-Competitive Competition Group 2 (Ages 10-11) (#538 - #575)

1:30 PM - 1:50 PM Open Stage - Junior Classical Group 1 (Ages 12-13) (#001 - #038)

1:50 PM - 3:15 PM Junior Classical Competition Group 1 (Ages 12-13) (#001 - #038)

3:15 PM - 3:35 PM Open Stage - Junior Classical Group 2 (Ages 13) (#039 - #067)

3:35 PM - 4:45 PM Junior Classical Competition Group 2 (Ages 13) (#039 - #067)

4:45 PM - 5:05 PM Open Stage - Pre-Competitive Category Group 3 (Ages 11) (#576 - #612)

5:05 PM - 6:30 PM Pre-Competitive Competition Group 3 (Ages 11) (#576 - #612)

6:30 PM - 6:50 PM Open Stage -Senior Contemporary Group 1 (Ages 15) (#201 - #231)

6:50 PM - 8:15 PM Senior Contemporary Competition Group 1 (Ages 15) (#201 - #231)

8:15 PM - 8:35 PM Open Stage - Senior Contemporary Group 2 (Ages 15-17 ) (#232 - #264)

8:35 PM - 9:45 PM Senior Contemporary Competition Group 2 (Ages 14) (#232 - #264)

Hunter College - Kay Playhouse

Open Stage - Pre-Competitive Category Group 2 (Ages 10-11) (#538 - #575)

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Monday, April 10, 2017

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8:15 AM Backstage Door Opens

8:30 AM Lobby Opens

9:00 AM - 9:20 AM

9:20 AM - 10:15 AM

10:15 AM - 10:35 AM

10:35 AM - 12:15 PM Junior Men Contemporary Competition (Ages 12-14) (#157 - #192)

12:15 PM - 12:35 PM Open Stage - Senior Contemporary Group 3 (Ages 17-19) (#265 - #296)

12:35 PM - 2:00 PM Senior Contemporary Competition Group 3 (Ages 17-19) (#265 - #296)

2:00 PM - 2:20 PM Open Stage - Junior Classical Group 3 (Ages 13-14) (#068 - #105)

2:20 PM - 3:45 PM Junior Classical Competition Group 3 (Ages 13-14) (#068 - #105)

3:45 PM - 4:05 PM Open Stage - Junior Classical Group 4 (Ages 14) (#106 - #134)

4:05 PM - 5:15 PM Junior Classical Competition Group 4 (Ages 14) (#106 - #134)

5:15 PM - 5:35 PM

5:35 PM - 6:45 PM

6:45 PM - 7:05 PM

7:05 PM - 8:30 PM

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Hunter College - Kay Playhouse

PC Men 1st Solo/Junior Men Contemporary Competition (Ages 9-12) (#651 - #675 & #151 - #156)

Senior Men Contemporary Competition Group 1 (Ages 15-16) (#351 - #379)

Senior Men Contemporary Competition Group 2 (Ages 16-19) (#380 - #411)

Open Stage - Junior Men Contemporary Category (Ages 12-14) (#157 - #192)

Open Stage - Senior Men Contemporary Group 1 (Ages 15-16) (#351 - #379)

Open Stage - Senior Men Contemporary Group 2 (Ages 16-19) (#380 - #411)

Open Stage - PC Men 1st Solo/Junior Men Contemporary Category (Ages 9-12) (#651 - #675 & #151 - #156)

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

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8:30 AM Lobby Opens

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

10:45 AM - 11:05 AM

11:05 AM - 12:30 PM

12:30 PM - 12:50 PM Open Stage - Contemporary Pas de Deux Category (#751 - #768)

12:50 PM - 2:00 PM Contemporary Pas de Deux Competition (#751 - #768)

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Open Stage - Small Ensemble Group 1 (#912 - #936)

2:30 PM - 3:45 PM Small Ensemble Competition Group 1 (#912 - #936)

3:45 PM - 4:00 PM Open Stage - Small Ensemble Group 2 (#937 - #951)

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Small Ensemble Competition Group 2 (#937 - #951)

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Open Stage - Pre-Competitive Category Second Piece Group 2 & Men (Ages 9-11) (#564A - #675A)

Pre-Contemporary Competition Second Piece Group 2 & Men(Ages 9-11) (#564A - #675A)

Open Stage - Pre-Competitive Category Second Piece Group 1 (Ages 9-11) (#501A - #563A)

Pre-Contemporary Competition Second Piece Group 1 (Ages 9-11) (#501A - #563A)

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Hunter College - Kay Playhouse

Competition Schedule