The Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP), founded in 1999, is the world’s largest international ballet competition for dancers aged 9 to 19. It offers scholarships to top dance institutions and opportunities to perform for renowned judges and directors.
Each year, YAGP holds regional auditions worldwide, culminating in the prestigious Finals in New York City. The competition is known for discovering and nurturing young dance talent, serving as a gateway to professional ballet careers.
The Universal Ballet Competition (UBC) is a leading U.S. ballet competition for young dancers, offering opportunities to compete, learn, and earn scholarships. Founded by former principal dancers Lissette Salgado and David Lucas, UBC combines competition with education, featuring master classes and exposure to top schools and companies worldwide.
With over $300,000 in annual scholarships, UBC supports dancers' growth and advancement in their ballet careers.
ADC|IBC is a non-profit, 501 (c)(3), Youth International Scholarship Ballet Competition for all nationalities, ages 9-21, that was formed in 2005. Over the last decade, the organization has developed into a leader in its field with an ever-growing network that helps connect and facilitate the progress of professional training. The event serves as an annual meeting ground for dancers, teachers, directors, choreographers, professionals, dance media, vendors and dance lovers. With more than $250,000 in scholarship funds being awarded each year through the collaborative efforts of our Scholarship Partners, we are able to carry out our NON PROFIT MISSION to place students into professional training programs.