About us

Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) is a New York-based 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization formed in 1999 to support and develop world-class dancers ages 9 to 19 in the United States, Europe, South America and the Far East, inclusive of all racial, ethnic and economic backgrounds.

Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) is the world’s largest dance network and dance education organization that fulfills its mission through scholarship auditions, master classes, alumni services, educational and outreach activities, performances, and films.

Mission Statement: To support and develop world-class dancers, ages 9-19, of all ethnic, economic, and geographic backgrounds by providing scholarship auditions, performance and education opportunities, and serving as the global network of dance, connecting students, teachers, schools, dance companies, dancers, and audiences.