Dance
Dance accepts auditions in ballet, choreography, hip hop, jazz, modern-contemporary, tap, and world dance forms. The strongest auditions demonstrate a clear technique, a strong unique voice, and a sophisticated sense of nuance and range.
Are you a dancer who is 15–18 years old or in grades 10–12?
The 2022 application is open June 22-October 15, 2021.
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 a Finalist, this would be my first time attending National YoungArts Week.
Ask a question – artist to artist
Want to know more about the YoungArts community and pursuing a career in the arts? Complete the following form and you’ll get insight from a previous YoungArts award winner about YoungArts programs, pursuing a career in the arts, the benefits of applying and your artistic discipline. You will receive a response via email.
For questions about the application process, requirements and eligibility, please check out our FAQs or email [email protected].
Ernest Baker (2009 Dance & U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts)
Ernest Baker (2009 Dance & U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts)
Andrea Murillo (2006 Dance)
Andrea Murillo (2006 Dance)
Connor Yockus (2014 Dance)
Connor Yockus (2014 Dance)
Yara Travieso (2005 Dance)
Yara Travieso (2005 Dance)
Jorge "Fabel" Pabon, Guest Artist
Jorge "Fabel" Pabon, Guest Artist
Vernon Scott, National Selection Panelist
Vernon Scott, National Selection Panelist
Nouhoum Koita, Modern-Contemporary
Nouhoum Koita, Modern-Contemporary
Isha Parupudi, Classic Indian
Isha Parupudi, Classic Indian
Rush Carson, Choreography
Rush Carson, Choreography
Tomoe Carr, Hip Hop
Tomoe Carr, Hip Hop
Amelie Or, Tap
Amelie Or, Tap
Tyrone Reese, Ballet
Tyrone Reese, Ballet
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.”