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 opens June 7, 2022.
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.
All the requirements for the 2023 competition are listed in the downloadable PDFs below.
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.”
— Nouhoum Koita (2020 Dance & U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts)