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Dancing Arts Center Students Compete in Youth America Grand Prix
Local dancers aged 12-17 to compete among top ballet and contemporary students in the U.S. and around the world
Holliston, Massachusetts – Dancing Arts Center is proud to announce that seven of its students will be competing in the Youth America Grand Prix regional competition to be held at the Hanover Theater for the Performing Arts in Worcester, Massachusetts from February 9-12, 2023.
Each year Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP), the world’s largest global network of dance, hosts a season of regional events for top ballet and contemporary dance students in the U.S. and around the world, culminating in the YAGP finals. Dancing Arts Center students have been participating in the regional YAGP semi-finals for well over a decade. In the 2023 season, seven local dancers will travel to Worcester to present their classical and contemporary pieces.
In the Junior Category, 12-year-olds Amelie (Lili) Perrott of Holliston, Brooke Holden of Medfield, and Camryn Augustyn of Mansfield will present solo variations from the ballets Sleeping Beauty, Don Quixote, and Fairy Doll along with 14-year-old Avery Marion dancing a variation from the ballet Raymonda. Miss Perrott, Miss Holden, and Miss Marion will also compete with contemporary pieces.
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17-year-old dancers competing in the Senior category are Meghan Bourque of North Attleboro, who will dance a variation from La Fille Mal Gardée and a contemporary piece entitled “I Don’t Want to Think,” Gabrielle Schmid of Holliston who will dance a variation from La Esmeralda and the contemporary piece “Sonder,” and John Fumia of Hopedale who will perform a ballet variation from Giselle and a contemporary piece called “Simplicity of Life.”
The ballet pieces were set and staged by Dancing Arts Center co-directors Gregg Saulnier and Patrick Notaro and faculty member Kristy DuBois, while the contemporary pieces were choreographed by faculty member Stephanie Shaw. All students train under the direction of Gregg Saulnier and Patrick Notaro at Dancing Arts Center in Holliston.
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“This group of dancers is part of a long history for Dancing Arts Center students with Youth America Grand Prix. Each brings their own special quality to the stage and we’re confident that DAC will be beautifully represented by these talented, promising young dancers,” said Mr. Saulnier. “For them, it’s truly a chance to step onto the world stage and have the unique opportunity to interact with other dancers from around the state, country, and world. They’ve worked hard and we’re excited to cheer them on as they elevate excellence!”
About Dancing Arts Center
Located in Holliston, Massachusetts, Dancing Arts Center provides children of all ages world-class instruction in classical ballet, grounded in the American Ballet Theatre® National Training Curriculum, as well as modern dance, improvisation, tap, jazz, and choreography. With a faculty of teaching artists, a variety of performance opportunities throughout the year, exceptional summer programs, and exposure to professional companies, Dancing Arts Center is committed to providing a uniquely supportive artistic environment where young people can embark on their own journeys of personal growth.
Open Enrollment is available year-round with prorated tuition and discounts for families. Open classes are also available for teens and adults. Dancing Arts Center is currently enrolling summer programs for students of all ages.
For more information about the Dancing Arts Center, please contact DAC Directors Patrick Notaro and Gregg Saulnier at (508) 429-7577 or info@dancingartscenter.com, or visit www.dancingartscenter.com.
About Youth America Grand Prix
For more information about Youth America Grand Prix please visit https://yagp.org
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