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.
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.
The 2026 YoungArts application opens in July 2025.
What's unique about YoungArts classes and mentorship? | Ernest Baker (2009 Dance & U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts)
What's unique about YoungArts classes and mentorship? | Ernest Baker (2009 Dance & U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts)
How did YoungArts impact your life? | Yara Travieso (2005 Dance)
How did YoungArts impact your life? | Yara Travieso (2005 Dance)
Lillian Mozie | Ballet
Lillian Mozie | Ballet
Yuniel Betancourt | Choreography
Yuniel Betancourt | Choreography
Edward Chen | Hip Hop
Edward Chen | Hip Hop
Vyoma Bhanap | Indian
Vyoma Bhanap | Indian
Isabel Kaiser | Irish Step
Isabel Kaiser | Irish Step
Cassidy Reigel | Jazz
Cassidy Reigel | Jazz
Uriel Ramirez | Mexican Folkloric
Uriel Ramirez | Mexican Folkloric
Samuel Fine | Modern-Contemporary
Samuel Fine | Modern-Contemporary
Amelie Or | Tap
Amelie Or | Tap
See our FAQ for answers to common questions about the competition and application.
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)