Dance

Dance is one of 10 artistic disciplines in YoungArts’ national competition. This discipline encompasses ballet, choreography, hip hop, jazz, modern-contemporary, tap, and world dance forms.

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Dance winners at National YoungArts Week

Competition Eligibility

To be eligible, you must be able to answer ”Yes“ to these statements:

I am either a citizen of the United States, a permanent resident/green card recipient, or I can demonstrate that I am legally able to receive taxable income in the United States.
I am in grades 10–12 or 15–18 years of age on December 1 of the year I am applying.
If I’m selected as an award winner with distinction, this would be my first time attending National YoungArts Week.

Application Requirements

The strongest auditions demonstrate a clear technique, a strong, unique voice and a sophisticated sense of nuance and range.

Requirements are for reference only and will be updated in June 2024.

Ballet

Choreography

Hip Hop

Jazz

Modern-Contemporary

Tap

World Dance Forms

The 2025 YoungArts application opens in June 2024.

Resources

Tips and Testimonials from Winners and Guest Artists

Select Performances from Winners

See our FAQ for answers to common questions about the competition and application.

Nouhoum Koita (2020 Dance & U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts) performing during National YoungArts Week

The monetary award I received after National YoungArts Week helped make it possible for me to continue my training at The Juilliard School… and I’m extremely grateful for that.”

— Nouhoum Koita (2020 Dance & U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts)