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 2023 YoungArts application closes on October 14, 2022 at 11:59 PM ET.
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.
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 FAQ or email apply@youngarts.org.

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.”