Top 10 dancers for the past 10 years at YAGP!

The Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) is one of the most prestigious ballet competitions in the world for aspiring young dancers. Here are some of the top YAGP dancers over the past 10 years:

1. Shale Wagman

In 2018, Shale Wagman became the first Canadian male dancer to win the YAGP Grand Prix Award.

2. Giselle Bethea

In 2019, Giselle Bethea won the YAGP Grand Prix Award for the senior division, as well as the Hope Award for best contemporary dance.

3. Ava Arbuckle

In 2020, Ava Arbuckle won the YAGP Grand Prix Award for the junior division, as well as the Hope Award for best contemporary dance.

4. Chloe Misseldine

In 2017, Chloe Misseldine won the YAGP Grand Prix Award for the senior division, as well as the Hope Award for best classical dance.

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5. Shino Mori

In 2016, Shino Mori won the YAGP Grand Prix Award for the junior division, as well as the Hope Award for best contemporary dance.

6. Vincenzo Di Primo

n 2015, Vincenzo Di Primo won the YAGP Grand Prix Award for the senior division.

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7. Catherine Hurlin

In 2014, Catherine Hurlin won the YAGP Grand Prix Award for the senior division, as well as the Hope Award for best contemporary dance.

8. Michaela DePrince

n 2011, Michaela DePrince won the YAGP Grand Prix Award for the senior division.

9. Lia Cirio

In 2010, Lia Cirio won the YAGP Grand Prix Award for the senior division.

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10. Miko Fogarty

In 2013, Miko Fogarty won the YAGP Grand Prix Award for the junior division, as well as the Hope Award for best classical dance.