Youth America Grand Prix 2026 New York Gala

Thursday, April 16, 2026
7:00 pm
David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center

Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) – the world’s largest international youth ballet competition and America's National Youth Ballet Competition – presents its signature spectacular dance gala performance, “STARS OF TODAY MEET THE STARS OF TOMORROW.” Honoring Rebecca Hessel Cohen & Melanie Hamrick.

Featuring stars from leading dance companies worldwide and the most promising young dancers from across the globe. Followed by Gala dinner and Dancing with the stars.

Featuring the stars of:

• American Ballet Theatre (USA)
• Berlin State Ballet (GERMANY)
• La Scala Ballet (ITALY)
• New York City Ballet (USA)
• Paris Opera Ballet (FRANCE)
• The Royal Ballet (UNITED KINGDOM)

and some of the world’s most exciting young dance talent from around the globe!

See the future of dance today!

For further information please contact Sophie Leibowitz, Director of Charitable Giving, at (347) 844-0610 or sleibowitz@yagp.org.