Tag: youth america grand prix

Why You Should Know Dynamic Danseur Corbin Holloway

When asked to describe his dancing, Corbin Holloway answered “vibrant, bold, and exciting”—and we couldn’t agree more. The 13-year-old ballet dancer is not afraid to take up space onstage, making his well-coordinated leaps and turns that much more impressive. You might have seen Corbin on NBC’s “Little Big Shots” back in May, where he was […]

YAGP Has Announced the Winners of the 2020 Pas De Deux Virtual Competition

Last weekend, Youth America Grand Prix took to the internet, hosting its first virtual pas de deux competition. Over the course of three days, YAGP streamed videos from its regional events’ highest-ranked competitors for a panel of esteemed judges. And, drum roll please… YAGP has just announced the winners, spanning three categories: Senior Classical, Junior […]

Get to Know Prima-to-Be Ava Arbuckle

Ava Arbuckle is a dancer to watch. At just 15, the Texas native has taken home top medals at Youth America Grand Prix and the ADC|IBC, and won the Grishko model search. In February, she was one of just ten dancers from the United States selected to compete in the 2020 Prix de Lausanne, and […]

Why You Should Know Elegant Danseur Darrion Sellman

At age 15, Darrion Sellman already possesses the traits that make his idols—The Royal Ballet’s Steven McRae and American Ballet Theatre’s David Hallberg—such world-class dancers. Darrion has McRae’s easy grace and controlled turns, plus Hallberg’s noble movement quality and super-archy feet, and he’s taken those gifts and run with them. The talented dancer has earned […]

Why You Should Know Prima-to-Be Keaton Gillespie

Keaton Gillespie has the expressive face of a silent film star. Add in her soaring extensions, elegant port de bras, and gorgeous feet, and it’s no wonder this 15-year-old is turning heads. Currently in her second year at Ellison Ballet in NYC, Keaton made the big move up from South Carolina on her own at […]