What exactly is contemporary ballet?
Contemporary Ballet is a genre of dance that incorporates elements of both classical ballet and modern dance. Contemporary ballet has roots in the classical technique and vocabulary, but uses those roots as a place to explore, experiment, and challenge tradition.
How long is a contemporary solo?
For a solo routine, Vamosi recommends a piece be no longer than two minutes and 20 seconds. For a group routine, he suggests keeping it under three minutes. “Longer is not better,” Vamosi advises. “Leave the judges wanting more!
How much does it cost to do YAGP?
Estimated YAGP 2019 costs: Administrative & participation fee: $475 per dancer (additional fee for multiple competition pieces) Hourly coaching fees: $50/hour once a week for an estimated 20 weeks September to February. Coaching sessions range from 30-45 minutes depending on competition age level.
What are the age groups for YAGP?
YAGP is open to dance students of all nationalities, ages 9 -19 years old. Students younger or older may participate in the Ensemble or Pas de Deux category, as long as the average age of the dancers in the ensemble or Pas de Deux falls between ages 9 and 19.
How old do you have to be to participate in YAGP?
• YAGP is open to dance students of all nationalities, ages 9 -19 years old. Students younger or older may participate in the Ensemble or Pas de Deux category, as long as the average age of the dancers in the ensemble or Pas de Deux falls between ages 9 and 19.
Can a student perform more than one variation in YAGP?
• Students are able to perform more than one variation, however, YAGP reserves the right to restrict the number of variations a student may perform, restrict the number of events a student attends, or decline any registration at YAGP’s discretion.
How to apply for YAGP regional semi finals?
To apply for Regional Semi-Finals, participants must register online on the YAGP website http://www.yagp.org To apply for the New York Finals, participants must be invited from their Semi-Final event, and will receive further instructions from YAGP staff.
Why did YAGP postpone the New York finals?
To limit and reduce the possible spread of COVID-19, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the YAGP 2020 Gala, “Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow” the New York Finals and the International Dance School Festival until further notice.
