Over 90 guests attend, they included: Mr. As always, the top students from the YAGP season will perform onstage alongside these dance superstars. In addition, Dancing with the Stars superstar and Emmy award-winning choreographer, Derek Hough has choreographed a ballroom piece for Misty Copeland. It will be a very special evening featuring amazing performances by world class dancers, including the premier of a piece choreographed by Gemma Bond with an original score by Karen LeFrak and costumes by Ralph Rucci. The Fifteenth Anniversary YAGP Gala will be held on Apat Lincoln Center.

Who spoke to the guests about how they came to dance, their biggest challenges, and their experiences with YAGP. The guests of honor were current ABT dancers Misty Copeland and Marcelo Gomes. Christina has a wonderful understanding of dance and she is a former ABT dancer. The reception was held at a private residence on Park Avenue.Īll three returning chairs of the 2013 YAGP Gala, introduced an additional chair to this year’s Gala, Christina Lyon, who lives in California.

Youth America Grand Prix’s (YAGP) 2014 Gala Chairs Stephanie Foster, Heather Georges, and Kamie Lightburn held a cocktail reception and conversation on Novemto announce their plans for the Youth America Grand Prix 2014 Gala.

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