The Youth America Grand Prix is the largest ballet competition in the world, Orlando Metropolitan Ballet Academy was pleased to attend for the first time this competition in the Atlanta, GA semi-final.
YAGP – Atlanta semi-final 2020 took place at the Georgia Institute of Technology Ferst Center for the Arts, 22 dance academies or schools participated from all over America, 351 students in total; 21 dancers in the Pre-competitive category (9-11 years old), 146 in the Junior (12-14) and 184 in the Senior category (15-17)
Teacher Laura Torres prepared two of our students for this competition, Nicole Bustamante 13, and Camila Moya 12. Nicole danced Kitri Act III variation and Camila Flames of Paris, they both did a great job, first time competing ever, and first time at YAGP for our Academy.
Nicole Bustamante placed top 24 (out of 146) which is recognized as a winner for YAGP, they usually award the top 12 certificates, and the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place but on certain occasions, based on the quality of the dancer in a category, they may also award the Top 24 Certificate, which happened this time.
We are proud of you Nicole, keep the hard work.